The board shall promulgate rules pursuant to chapter 14 to govern its activities under sections 115A.32 to 115A.39. For the purposes of sections 115A.32 to 115A.39, “board” means the Environmental Quality Board established in section 116C.03. In all of its activities and deliberations under sections 115A.32 to 115A.39, the board shall consult with the commissioner of the Pollution Control Agency.