The following is the text of Executive Order 06-07 signed by Governor Tim Pawlenty on Tuesday, July 18 the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management to provide personnel and equipment for the Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant drill and exercise:

I, TIM PAWLENTY, GOVERNOR OF THE STATE OF MINNESOTA, by virtue of the authority vested in me by the Constitution and the applicable statutes, do hereby issue this Executive Order:

WHEREAS, the Minnesota Department of Public Safety, Homeland Security and Emergency Management, has requested assistance in providing personnel and equipment to support the Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant Drill and Exercise; and

WHEREAS, adequate personnel and equipment are not available from the Department of Public Safety, other participating agencies, Goodhue and Dakota Counties of Minnesota, and other local authorities;

NOW, THEREFORE, I hereby order that:
1. The Adjutant General of Minnesota order to active duty as needed during the period July 18, 2006 to July 19, 2006, in the service of the State, such personnel and equipment of the military forces of the State needed by the Department of Public Safety and Goodhue and Dakota Counties to successfully complete the Prairie Island Nuclear Power Plant Drill and Exercise.
2. The cost of subsistence, transportation, fuel, pay and allowances of said individuals shall be paid by the Department of Public Safety, Division of Emergency Management, as provided by an interdepartmental agreement dated August 7, 1995.

Pursuant to Minnesota Statutes 2004, Section 4.035, subd. 2, this Order shall be effective July 18, 2006 through July 19, 2006.