BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 12.9.1601, 12.9.1602, 12.9.1603, 12.9.1604, 12.9.1605, and 12.9.1606 pertaining to Montana Wildlife Habitat Improvement Act Termination Date and Eligible Expenditures

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

            1. On April 12, 2024, the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP) published MAR Notice No. 12-628 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 668 of the 2024 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 7.

 

2. On May 2, 2024, a public hearing was held on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules, via Zoom.  FWP received written comments by May 13, 2024.

 

3. FWP has amended ARM 12.9.1601, 12.9.1602, 12.9.1603, 12.9.1604, 12.9.1605, and 12.9.1606 as proposed.

 

4.  FWP has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received.  A summary of the comment received and FWP's response is as follows:

 

COMMENT 1:  One commenter supported the changes.

 

RESPONSE 1:  The department is thankful for and appreciates the support.

 

 

/s/ Benjamin Rowe                                     /s/  Melissa Watson

Benjamin Rowe                                          Melissa Watson

Rule Reviewer                                            Chief of Staff

                                                                   Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks

 

Certified to the Secretary of State on June 11, 2024.