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BWSR meeting (Minutes January 27, 1999 Page Four management sessions, activities in lakes, and RFP generic impact search on animal ag GEIS. Sharon Clark, Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) reported that Commissioner Hugoson was reappointed. MDA went before the House and Senate Ag Finance committees. The appointed commissioners will be meeting with Governor Ventura tomorrow on the budget. Governor Ventura met with newly appointed commissioners last Friday, very productive day, the Governor is very sincere, a lot of information will be forthcoming. MDA is working with USDA on the hog price issue. House and Senate Ag Finance bill to help pay for vaccine pseudorabies. MDA is working with PCA on animal waste liability account, to assist on closure of abandoned feedlots. MDA is also working with PCA on feedlot management rules and public hearings on rules will be held in March. Sharon reported that commercial animal waste will need licensure effective in 2000, MDA will administer this licensing program. MDA has learned of processes to use pig manure and turkey manure as productive ventures. Roger Bjork, Pollution Control Agency (PCA), reported that the deputy commissioner also stated that it was a rewarding day meeting with Governor Ventura. PCA has not received word yet on the appointment of commissioner. Wayne Edgerton, Department of Natural Resources (DNR), no word yet on new commissioner. Ron Nargang resigned, Ray Hitchcock is now acting commissioner. Wayne stated that a February 26 is a tentative date for a farewell gathering for Rod Sando, Ron Nargang, and Gail Llewellyn. Committee Recommendations Watershed Management Plan, Prior Lake-Spring Lake `Watershed District -Barb Cobb, on behalf of the metro water planning subcommittee, reported that the watershed management plan was a very good, informative organizational model. Moved by Barb Cobb, seconded by Sharon Clark, to approve the Prior i_ake-Spring Lake Watershed District second generation Watershed Management Plan. Motion passed on a voice vote. Scott County Groundwater Plan -Barb Cobb, on behalf of the metro water planning subcommittee, reported that the plan has a web page on the Internet, this is a good plan that sets the standards. Moved by Barb Cobb, seconded by Ginny Imhoite, to approve the Scott County Groundwater Plan. Chair Roer stated that Scott County will take action on this plan. Motion passed on a voice vote.