Minn. Stat. § 103G.125: DIRECTOR'S AUTHORITY.

Subdivision 1. Cooperation with government agencies.

The director shall cooperate with agencies and departments of the state and federal government relating to projects affecting waters of the state and shall make recommendations to the agencies involved and to the governor about the desirability, feasibility, and practicability of the proposed projects.

Subd. 2. Cooperative agreements.

The director, with approval of the commissioner, may make cooperative agreements with and cooperate with any person, corporation, or government authority to implement this chapter.

Subd. 3. Standards for forms and maps.

The director may adopt rules to standardize forms and maps, sizes of maps, plats, drawings, and specifications in proceedings related to waters of the state.