Rulemaking Docket

In accordance with Minnesota Statutes, section 14.366, MnDOT is required to maintain this public rulemaking docket, which lists all pending rulemaking proceedings.

Pending rulemakings

Aeronautics, Chapter 8800

Airport Zoning

MnDOT contact: Rylan Juran, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics, 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155. Rylan.Juran@state.mn.us, 651-234-7190.
Revisor No.: R-04655
Current Status/ Timetable: MnDOT published a Dual Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules in the December 30, 2024, State Register.
Published Notices (SR cite):
- Request for Comments, 46 SR 566 (10/25/2021)
- Dual Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules, 49 SR 728 (12/30/2024)
Comment Period/Inspection Location &Time: Comments and requests for a hearing may be submitted to the Department until 4:30 PM on January 29, 2025.
Hearing Information (Location, Requests for Public Hearings & Inspection): If the Department receives 25 or more requests for a public hearing, one will be held via WebEx on February 25, 2025. The Dual Notice, proposed language, and SONAR may be viewed on the Department's website at www.dot.mn.gov/rules/airport-zoning.html.
Date of Rule Adoption: TBD
Date Filed with SOS: TBD
Effective Date of Rule: TBD

Housekeeping updates

MnDOT contact: Rylan Juran, MnDOT Office of Aeronautics, 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155. Rylan.Juran@state.mn.us, 651-234-7190.
Revisor No.: R-04654
Current Status / Timetable: After MnDOT completes the airport zoning rulemaking, the Aeronautics Office will start a new rulemaking to make housekeeping amendments to the remainder of Chapter 8800.
Comment Period / Inspection Location & Time: MnDOT has not formally opened a comment period on these rules.
Hearing Information (Location, Requests for Public Hearing & Inspection): N/A
Date of Rule Adoption: TBD
Date Filed with SOS: TBD
Effective Date of Rule: TBD

Limousine Service, Permit Requirements; Chapter 8880

MnDOT contact: Laura Roads, 395 John Ireland Blvd. MS 420, St. Paul, MN 55155. Laura.Roads@state.mn.us, 651-366-3647.
Revisor No.: R-04594
Current Status/ Timetable: MnDOT will publish a Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules without a Public Hearing in the June 9, 2025, State Register
Published Notices (SR cite):
- Request for Comments, 44 SR 1479 (06/08/2020)
Comment Period/Inspection Location &Time: Comment period formally opened when the Request for Comments was published and will remain open until further notice. A new comment period will begin upon publication of the Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules.
Hearing Information (Location, Requests for Public Hearings & Inspection): N/A
Date of Rule Adoption: TBD
Date Filed with SOS: TBD
Effective Date of Rule: TBD

Minnesota Vehicle Requirements for Special Transportation Services and Limousines

MnDOT contact: Laura Roads, 395 John Ireland Blvd. MS 420, St. Paul, MN 55155. Laura.Roads@state.mn.us, 651-366-3647.
Revisor No.: R-04916
Current Status/ Timetable: MnDOT is using the good cause exemption process under Minnesota Statutes, section 14.388, subd. 1, clause (3) and intends to complete the rulemaking in early summer 2025.
Published Notices (SR cite):
Comment Period/Inspection Location &Time: The Department provided a Notice of Submission of Rules Proposed for Adoption Without a Public Hearing to the Office of Administrative Hearings to all persons who have registered their name with the Department under Minnestoa Statutes, section 14.14, subdivsion 1a. Interested parties had until May 5, 2025, to provide comment. No comments were received.
Hearing Information (Location, Requests for Public Hearings & Inspection): N/A
Date of Rule Adoption: TBD
Date Filed with SOS: TBD
Effective Date of Rule: TBD

Recently completed rulemakings

Bridge Rehabilitation, Construction, and Reconstruction; Chapter 8810

MnDOT contact: Mark Vizecky, 395 John Ireland Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155. mark.vizecky@state.mn.us, 651-366-3839.
Revisor No.: R-04830
Current Status / Timetable: The adopted rules were effective September 16, 2024.
Published Notices (SR cite):

Request for Comments, 48 SR 301 (09/18/2023)
Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules, 48 SR 955 (04/15/2024)
Notice of Adoption, 49 SR 279 (09/09/2024)

Comment Period / Inspection Location & Time: A 30-day comment period began on April 15, 2024 and ended on May 15, 2024.
Hearing Information (Location, Requests for Public Hearing & Inspection): No hearing was held because the Department did not receive 25 or more requests for a hearing.
Date of Rule Adoption: July 23, 2024
Date Filed with SOS: August 23, 2024
Effective Date of Rule: September 16, 2024