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

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: The Aeronautics Office will start a new rulemaking to make housekeeping amendments to the remainder of Chapter 8800 not covered by the airport zoning rules updates (R-04655).
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 published 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)
- Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules, 49 SR 1333 (06/09/2025)
Comment Period/Inspection Location &Time: Comments and requests for a hearing may be submitted to the Department until 4:30 PM on July 9, 2025
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

Airport Zoning; Chapter 8800

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 Notice of Adoption in the June 9, 2025, 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)
- Notice of Adoption, 49 SR 1348 (06/09/2025)
Comment Period/Inspection Location &Time: A 30-day comment period began on December 30, 2024 and ended on January 29, 2025.
Hearing Information (Location, Requests for Public Hearings & Inspection): No hearing was held because the Department did not receive 25 or more requests for a hearing.
Date of Rule Adoption: May 14, 2025
Date Filed with SOS: May 22, 2025
Effective Date of Rule: June 16, 2025

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 published a Notice of Adoption in the June 9, 2025, State Register.
Published Notices (SR cite):
- Notice of Adoption. 49 SR 1349 (06/09/2025)
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 Minnesota Statutes, section 14.14, subdivision 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: May 13, 2025
Date Filed with SOS: May 16, 2025
Effective Date of Rule: June 9, 2025

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