mn-R-04986: Proposed Rules and RuleAmendments Relating to Merchandise Prizes. Minnesota Rules, Part 7861.0260, subpts. 2 and 4

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Dr. Martin Luther King Jr Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55155 U.S. Government Printing Office – Fax: (202) 512-1262 http://www.mncourts.gov https://www.federalregister.gov/ Contents Minnesota Rules:Amendments andAdditions ...320 Minnesota Department of Human Services Notice of Grant Opportunities ........................................................................................326 Withdrawn Rules Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT) Minnesota Gambling Control Board Office of Sustainability and Public Health Notice of Withdrawn Rule for Proposed Rules and Rule Amendments Relating to Request for Proposal for National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program Grants .......327 Merchandise Prizes. Minnesota Rules, Part 7861.0260, subpts. 2 and 4; Revisor’s ID Number R-04986 ................................................................State Contracts.............................321 Official Notices Request for Proposals for Ballot Printer and Processor needed for Minnesota Commodity Minnesota Department of Human Services Council Elections ............................................................................................................327 Health CareAdministration Public Notice Regarding Changes to Payment Rates and Methodologies, and Services under the Medical Assistance Program ...........................................................................321ities (Minnesota State) Notice of Bid and Contracting Opportunities .................................................................328 Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Minnesota Lottery Division of Fish and Wildlife Request for Proposals for Minnesota State Lottery Sponsorship Agreements ...............328 Request for Comments for Special Provisions for Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area; Revisor’s ID Number R-4996 ..............................................Minnesota Teachers RetirementAssociation Division of Lands and Minerals Request for Proposals for Actuarial Services ..................................................................329 Notice of Proposed Boundary Issue Resolution through Exchange of Quit Claim Deeds .........................................................................Minnesota Department of Transportation (MnDOT)........323 Engineering Services Division State Grants & Loans Notices Regarding Professional/Technical (P/T) Contracting ........................................330 MinnesotaAmateur Sports Commission (MASC) Notice of Request for Proposals for the James Metzen Mighty Ducks Ice Arena GraNon-State Public Bids, Contracts & Grants Program Information and Guidelines ..............................................................................324 MetropolitanAirports Commission (MAC) Department of Employment and Economic Development (DEED) Notice of Call for Bids for 2026 ANE Building Addition for Crew Quarters ................330 Notice of Grant Opportunity ...........................................................................................326nfrastructure Upgrade Program ................331 Notice of Call for Bids for 2026 Terminal 2 Baggage Handling System .......................332 Front CoverArtwork: Thousands of people walk the streets of the Minnesota State Fair on a sunny, blue-sky day in early September. Photo by Grady McHugh (Cite 51 SR 319) Minnesota State Register, Tuesday 8 September 2026 Page 319 Minnesota Rules:Amendments andAdditions NOTICE: How to Follow State Agency Rulemaking in the State Register The State Register is the official source, and only complete listing, for all state agency rulemaking in its various stages. State agencies are required to publish notice of their rulemaking action in the State Register. Published every Monday, the State Register makes it easy to follow and participate in the important rulemaking process. Approximately 80 state agencies have the authority to issue rules. Each agency is assigned specific Minnesota Rule chapter numbers. Every odd-numbered year the Minnesota Rules are published. Supplements are published to update this set of rules. Generally speaking, proposed and adopted exempt rules do not appear in this set because of their short-term nature, but are published in the State Register. An agency must first solicit Comments on Planned Rules or Comments on Planned Rule Amendments from the public on the subject matter of a possible rulemaking proposal under active consideration within the agency (Minnesota Statutes §§ 14.101). It does this by publishing a notice in the State Register at least 60 days before publication of a notice to adopt or a notice of hearing, or within 60 days of the effective date of any new statutory grant of required rulemaking. When rules are first drafted, state agencies publish them as Proposed Rules, along with a notice of hearing, or a notice of intent to adopt rules without a hearing in the case of noncontroversial rules. This notice asks for comment on the rules as proposed. Proposed emergency rules, and withdrawn proposed rules, are also published in the State Register. After proposed rules have gone through the comment period, and have been rewritten into their final form, they again appear in the State Register as Adopted Rules. 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For copies or subscriptions to the State Register, contact the editor at 651-201-3204 or email at sean.plemmons@state.mn.us Volume 51 - Minnesota Rules (RulesAppearing in Vol. 50 Issues #27-52 are in Vol. 50, #52 - Monday 29 June 2026) Volume 51, #10 Monday 6 July - Tuesday 8 September Department of Labor and Industry 1315.0200 (adopted) ...........................................................................161 5205.0010 (proposed exempt) ............................................................203 Department of Natural Resources 6230; 6234 ............................................................................................29 6230; 6232 (expedited emergency) .....................................................103 6230; 6234; 6236; 6237; 6240 (expedited emergency) ......................149 6232.2550 (expedited emergency) ......................................................157 Pollution ControlAgency 7152 (adopted expedited) ....................................................................160 7050 (proposed) ..................................................................................219 Department of Public Safety 7404; 7406 (proposed) ........................................................................177 (Cite 51 SR 320) Minnesota State Register, Tuesday 8 September 2026 Page 320 Withdrawn Rules An agency may withdraw rules from review (Minnesota Statutes 1400.2240, Subp.8; 1400.2300, Subp 4; and 1400.2410, Subp.4) by submitting a notice of withdrawal to the chief judge signed by a person authorized to withdraw the rule. Withdrawing a rule is appropriate unless the withdrawal of the rule or a portion of the rules makes the remaining rules substantially different. The notice must explain the person’s authority to withdraw the rule. The office must return the agency’s filing promptly after receiving this notice. Minnesota Gambling Control Board Notice of Withdrawn Rule for Proposed Rules and RuleAmendments Relating to Merchandise Prizes. Minnesota Rules, Part 7861.0260, subpts. 2 and 4; Revisor’s ID Number R-04986 The Minnesota Gambling Control Board is withdrawing its proposed amendments to rules relating to Merchandise Prizes that were published in the State Register on June 22, 2026 (50 SR 2026). This withdrawal specifically addresses the proposed changes, additions, and deletions to Minnesota Rules part 7861.0260. The remaining proposed rules identified in the Minnesota Gambling Control Board’s publication in the State Register on June 22, 2026 remain intact and unchanged. The Minnesota Gambling Control Board determined that it is not in the best interests of the State of Minnesota to continue with the identified proposed amendments on account of the possibility of misuse and confusion. Therefore, the Minnesota Gambling Control Board withdraws the following proposed amendments: Minnesota Rules, part 7861.0260. This Notice of Withdrawal serves as a modification to the Minnesota Gambling Control Board’s Notice of Intent to Adopt Rules Without a Public Hearing published in the State Register, volume 50, number 51, pages 1465-1469. Laura Wade, Executive Director Minnesota Gambling Control Board Official Notices Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes §§ 14.101, an agency must first solicit comments from the public on the subject matter of a possible rulemaking proposal under active consideration within the agency by publishing a notice in the State Register at least 60 days before publication of a notice to adopt or a notice of hearing, and within 60 days of the effective date of any new statutory grant of required rulemaking. The State Register also publishes other official notices of state agencies and non-state agencies, including notices of meetings and matters of public interest. Minnesota Department of Human Services Health CareAdministration Public Notice Regarding Changes to Payment Rates and Methodologies, and Services under the MedicalAssistance Program Making all Integrated Health Partnerships (IHPs) eligible for shared savings Effective January 1, 2027, this SPA makes all Integrated Health Program (IHP) entities eligible for shared savings if the total cost of care decreases. Previously, only one of Minnesota’s two tracks of IHPs were eligible for shared savings; (Cite 51 SR 321) Minnesota State Register, Tuesday 8 September 2026 Page 321 Official Notices that track is also responsible for losses. This change is anticipated to have no impact on the state budget. Statutory Authority: Section 1905(a)(25) of the Social Security Act Contact: Leah.S.Montgomery@state.mn.us Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Fish and Wildlife Request for Comments for Special Provisions for Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area; Revisor’s ID Number R-4996 Subject of the Rule. The Minnesota Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is requesting comments on possible rule amendments that extend a longstanding history of nontoxic ammunition use on land acquired for the Keystone Woods Wildlife Management Area (WMA) in northern Washington County. Keystone Woods WMA users would be required to possess only nontoxic ammunition when in the wildlife management area. In one exception, persons who possess a valid permit to carry a pistol could possess ammunition that does not meet nontoxic requirements, but they would not be allowed to use the pistol with lead ammunition to take wild animals on Keystone Woods WMA. PersonsAffected. The Minnesota DNR is seeking input from anyone interested in the proposed permanent nontoxic ammunition requirement at Keystone Woods WMA. Persons potentially affected by this rule include squirrel and rabbit hunters, trappers who use firearms to dispatch their catch, upland bird hunters, big game hunters, muzzleloader hunters and other hunters who might otherwise use lead ammunition and would be required to transition to nontoxic alternatives to hunt at Keystone Woods WMA. Falconers whose birds may be exposed to spent lead ammunition may also be affected. Non-hunting users—such as wildlife watchers, hikers, and other recreationists—as well as adjacent landowners and residents may also have perspectives on how the requirement influences use of the area. The City of Hugo, May Township, and Washington County may experience administrative impacts associated with changes in recreational use patterns and increased constituent communication needs, particularly where municipal and county park boundaries are adjacent to Keystone Woods WMA. The request for comments is also intended to gather input from organized stakeholders, including conservation groups, hunting and trapping organizations, and other interested parties, as well as tribal governments. StatutoryAuthority. The Minnesota DNR’s statutory authority to adopt this rule governing wildlife management areas is established in Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.06, which provides that each managing agency shall promulgate rules relating to units of the outdoor recreation system within its jurisdiction and administer those units in the manner specified in section 86A.05 and applicable laws. Authority to regulate the use of wildlife management areas, including hunting and related activities, is established in Minnesota Statutes, section 86A.05, subdivision 8(c), which directs that wildlife management areas be administered to perpetuate and, if necessary, reestablish quality habitat for maximum production of a variety of wildlife species, while ensuring public uses such as hunting, fishing, and trapping remain consistent with resource limitations and protection of habitat and wildlife populations. The DNR’s authority to protect species of wild animals is established in Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.045, subdivision 2(a), which authorizes the commissioner to further limit or close seasons or areas, or reduce limits, as necessary to prevent depletion or extinction and to promote propagation. Authority to regulate public access and use of wildlife management areas, including closures, is established in Minnesota Statutes, section 97A.137, subdivisions 1 and 2, which provide that areas are open to hunting and fishing unless closed by rule or posting, and authorize the commissioner to designate and post closed areas to minimize wildlife disturbance, with entry allowed only as authorized by rule or permit. The DNR’s authority to prescribe restrictions on taking deer is established in Minnesota Statutes, section 97B.311(a), which authorizes the commissioner, by rule, to prescribe restrictions for taking deer by firearms, muzzleloading firearms, Page 322 Minnesota State Register, Tuesday 8 September 2026 (Cite 51 SR 322) Official Notices and archery. Similar authority to prescribe restrictions on taking bear is established in Minnesota Statutes, section 97B.411, and authority to prescribe restrictions on taking small game is established in Minnesota Statutes, section 97B.605. Agency Contact Person. Written or oral comments, questions, requests to receive a draft of the rule, and requests for more information on this possible rule should be directed to Sarah Middleton at 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155, telephone 651-259-5197, or email wildliferules.dnr@state.mn.us. Public Comment. Interested persons or groups may submit comments or information on this possible rule in writing or orally until 4:30 p.m. on October 8, 2026. The Minnesota DNR will not publish a notice of intent to adopt the rule until more than 45 days have elapsed from the date of this request for comments. This public comment opportunity is associated with the development of a possible rule. Comments received in response to this notice will not be included in the formal rulemaking record submitted to the Administrative Law Judge when a proceeding to adopt the rule is started. The Minnesota DNR is required to submit to the judge only those written comments received in response to the rule amendments after they are proposed. If you submit comments during the development of the rule amendments and you want to ensure that the Administrative Law Judge reviews the comments, you must resubmit the comments after the rule amendments are formally proposed. Rule Drafts. The Department has drafted the possible rule amendments. Alternative Format. Upon request, this information can be made available in an alternative format, such as large print, braille, or audio. To make such a request or if you need an accommodation, please contact the agency contact person at the address or telephone number listed above. Date: August 7, 2026 Sarah Strommen Commissioner Minnesota Department of Natural Resources Division of Lands and Minerals Notice of Proposed Boundary Issue Resolution through Exchange of Quit Claim Deeds NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources, Division of Lands and Minerals, proposes to exchange quit claim deeds, under the authority of Minnesota Statutes, section 84.0273, to correct boundary line issues affecting the ownership interests of the State and adjacent private landowners, Lamont Herness, a/k/a Lamont A. Herness, a/k/a Monte Herness, a single person, Amber Herness, a single person, and Leticia Herness, a single person. This involves land located in Government Lot 1, Section 23, Township 131 North, Range 41 West, Otter Tail County, Minnesota. The reason for the exchange of quit claim deeds is to correct the legal description of the common boundaries. The existing legal descriptions of the State’s parcel and private landowners’ parcels are deficient, as they create potential ambiguity and uncertainty. For more information about this conveyance or a copy of the proposed quit claim deeds, contact Derek Hilding, Department of Natural Resources, Division of Lands and Minerals, 500 Lafayette Road, St. Paul, Minnesota 55155; telephone: (651) 259-5388; TTY: 1-800-657-3929; email: derek.hilding@state.mn.us. (Cite 51 SR 323) Minnesota State Register, Tuesday 8 September 2026 Page 323 State Grants & Loans In addition to requests by state agencies for technical/professional services (published in the State Contracts Section), the State Register also publishes notices about grants and loans available through any agency or branch of state government. Although some grant and loan programs specifically require printing in a statewide publication such as the State Register, there is no requirement for publication in the State Register itself. Agencies are encouraged to publish grant and loan notices, and to provide financial estimates as well as sufficient time for interested parties to respond. SEE ALSO: Office of Grants Management (OGM) at: https://mn.gov/admin/citizen/grants/ MinnesotaAmateur Sports Commission (MASC) Notice of Request for Proposals for the James Metzen Mighty Ducks IceArena Grant Program Information and Guidelines GENERALINFORMATION The State of Minnesota, acting through its agency, the Minnesota Amateur Sports Commission (MASC), is seeking proposals from interested communities to improve ice arenas. Minnesota communities will be eligible to be awarded grants for improving indoor air quality in ice arenas or eliminating R-22 refrigerant. Grant applications must come from a local government unit (LGU), a political subdivision of the State. The LGU will be the fiscal agent for the grant funds and will execute the application form and resolution. The grants are for reimbursement of costs for completed projects. Mighty Ducks grants are end-grants, meaning the grant reimburses the grantee after the project has been completed. It requires the grantee to provide upfront financing during development of the project, with state reimbursement after project completion and occupancy. The MASC reserves the right to cancel or amend this solicitation if it is in its best interest. LEGISLATIVEAUTHORITY Statutory authority for this program is found in Minnesota Statutes Section 240A.09, as amended in 2020. ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS & EXCLUSIONS Requirements: • Replacement of ice-making systems in existing public facilities that use R-22 as a refrigerant with systems that use an alternative non-ozone-depleting refrigerant; OR • Indoor air quality improvements: ○ “Indoor air quality improvements,” is defined in Minnesota Statute 240A.09 as the renovation or replacement of heating, ventilating, and air conditioning systems in existing indoor ice arenas whose ice resurfacing and ice edging equipment are not powered by electricity in order to reduce concentrations of carbon monoxide and nitrogen dioxide. The new or renovated systems may include continuous electronic air monitoring devices to automatically activate the ventilation systems when the concentration of carbon monoxide or nitrogen dioxide reaches a predetermined level. • Proposals must come from one local government unit (LGU). • Required minimum 50% matching funds from non-state sources. Exclusions: • Electric ice resurfacers are NOT eligible to receive funding through the 2026 grant program. • Institutions of higher education are not eligible to receive a grant. Page 324 Minnesota State Register, Tuesday 8 September 2026 (Cite 51 SR 324) State Grants & Loans GRANT TYPES There are three types of grants to assist Minnesota communities in: 1. Eliminating R-22 refrigerant for direct systems; 2. Eliminating R-22 refrigerant for indirect systems; and 3. Improving indoor air quality. PROPOSALCONTENT A complete application will include: