The Department of Natural Resources will hold a series of public hearings on proposed amendments to Minnesota Rules, Chapter 6280, Aquatic Plants and Nuisances. The changes address a number of issues, including: Aquatic Plant Management (APM) activities that may be done without a permit and that require a permit; prohibited methods of aquatic plant control; criteria and considerations for APM permits; aquatic plant control restrictions; APM permit application requirements; APM permit revocation; variances for APM permits; commercial harvest of aquatic plants; and lake vegetation management plans. The hearings will be held November 3, 5, 6, and 7, 2008. http://www.comm.media.state.mn.us/bookstore/stateregister//33_12.pdf pp. 534-48.