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Rochester Biomanufacturing Campus

On HoldManufacturing·Lead: MPCA·Rochester, MN
Milestones
3/6
completed
Statutory Deadline
345 days
February 12, 2027
Subd. 6(b): 18-month EAW deadline
Days in Review
246
since CPP request
Timeline Extensions
0%
0 modified milestones

Project Description

Proposed 400,000 sq ft biomanufacturing campus for pharmaceutical and biotech production adjacent to Mayo Clinic. Includes cleanroom manufacturing, biological waste treatment, and cold storage. Project currently on hold pending federal funding confirmation.

Applicant
Mayo Innovation Partners
Estimated Cost
$680,000,000
CPP Requested
July 1, 2025
CPP Prepared
August 25, 2025
County
Olmsted
Requires EIS
No

Permitting Timetable

Today
EAW Submitted
Jul 25
EAW Deemed Complete
Aug 25
CPP Prepared
Aug 25
EIS Need Decision
Feb 26
Air Permit Application
Apr 26
Biological Waste Permit
Aug 26
Complete
On Track
At Risk
Overdue
Upcoming

Participating Agencies(Subd. 5(a)(1))

MPCAMinnesota Pollution Control Agency
Lead agency for environmental review and air/water permitting
MDHMinnesota Department of Health
Health impact assessment and drinking water protection
DEEDDepartment of Employment and Economic Development
Economic impact review and workforce development coordination

Public Meetings(Subd. 5(a)(2))

EAW CommentSeptember 10, 2025
Rochester Civic Center
Public comment meeting for Environmental Assessment Worksheet

Statutory Notifications

EIS need decision overdueTriggered

Decision was due Feb 1, 2026. Project on hold by applicant pending federal BARDA funding. Clock paused at applicant request.

Feb 1, 2026Subd. 6(b)
Project placed on holdTriggered

Applicant has requested timeline pause. Statutory clock may need adjustment per Subd. 7(b).

Dec 15, 2025Subd. 7(b)

Documents

Environmental Assessment Worksheet
MPCA · Jul 1, 2025
Final
Coordinated Project Plan
MPCA · Aug 25, 2025
Final
Economic Impact Assessment
DEED · Sep 15, 2025
Final
Biological Waste Management Plan
MPCA · Oct 1, 2025
Draft

Permitting Milestones

EAW SubmittedComplete
MPCA · Completed Jul 1, 2025
EAW Deemed CompleteComplete
MPCA · Completed Aug 12, 2025
CPP PreparedComplete
MPCA · Completed Aug 25, 2025
EIS Need DecisionOverdue
MPCA · Target: Feb 1, 2026
Project placed on hold by applicant pending federal BARDA funding decision. Clock paused per applicant request.
Air Permit ApplicationUpcoming
MPCA · Target: Apr 1, 2026
Biological Waste PermitUpcoming
MPCA · Target: Aug 1, 2026

Quarterly Updates(Subd. 5(b))

Q3 2025September 30, 2025

CPP prepared ahead of schedule. EAW under review. Strong community support from Destination Medical Center initiative.

Q4 2025December 31, 2025

Project placed on hold by applicant. Federal BARDA funding decision expected Q1 2026.

Q1 2026March 31, 2026

Project remains on hold. BARDA funding decision delayed. Applicant has requested timeline pause.