Rule Amendments to Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian Rule
Minnesota Rules, 4695.2500 – 3200

Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) is amending Minnesota Rules, 4695.2500 – 3200. Revisor’s ID Number R-4175.

The purpose of parts 4695.2500 to 4695.3200 is to establish the administrative structure, the procedures, and the requirements for the registration of those persons who are qualified to present themselves as environmental health specialists/sanitarians.

We are considering rule amendments that will:

• clarify and simplify the registration and renewal processes,
• strengthen the complaint handling, and;
• other issues that may arise if time permits. 

REHS/RS Title and Credential Usage Survey Results

This profession uses both Registered Environmental Health Specialist and Registered Sanitarian (REHS/RS) credential title options. The Advisory Council had received several comments about “Why does this profession have two credential titles?”

The Advisory Council had requested public opinion regarding the use of both credential title options using a survey before considering any revisions to this part of the rule. The survey was available on the MDH website from October 19, 2020 through November 2, 2020. 

The survey results can be found at REHS/RS Title and Credential Usage Survey Results (PDF).

After review of the survey results, the Advisory Council recommended to not make any revisions to the REHS/RS credential title at this time.

Your comments wanted

Persons seeking Registered Environmental Health Specialist/Sanitarian (REHS/S) registration, Registered Environmental Health Specialists/Registered Sanitarians (REHS/RS), local governments, and businesses that employ REHS/RS may be affected by any amendments.

For a list of frequently asked questions (FAQ) regarding the REHS/RS rule amendments, please see the list and the department’s responses below.

• REHS/RS Possible Amendments: FAQ (PDF)

How to comment

Interested persons or groups may submit comments or information on the current rule or possible rule amendments to us until further notice is published in the State Register that the departments intend to adopt or to withdraw the rules.

Revision documents

Possible Amendments to Rules Governing Registered Environmental Health Specialists/Registered Sanitarians (REHS/RS)
Request for Comments (PDF) (February 1, 2021)

Working Draft
The Possible Rule Amendments Language document dated February 11, 2022 is being revised. The new revisions will be posted shortly.

Contact Us for questions or comments regarding the rule amendments.

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