BEFORE THE BOARD OF LAND COMMISSIONERS AND

THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

AND CONSERVATION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

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In the matter of the amendment of ARM 36.25.301, 36.25.303, 36.25.304, 36.25.310, 36.25.315, and 36.25.321 regarding coal leasing rules

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

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To: All Concerned Persons

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1. On May 8, 2008, the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation published MAR Notice No. 36-22-127 regarding a notice of public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 900 of the 2008 Montana Administrative Register, Issue No. 9.

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2. The department has amended ARM 36.25.301, 36.25.303, 36.25.304, 36.25.310, 36.25.315, and 36.25.321 as proposed.

3. No comments or testimony were received.

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DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION

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/s/ Mary Sexton�������������������������������������������������������������� /s/ Tommy H. Butler

MARY SEXTON������������������������������������������������������������ TOMMY H. BUTLER

Director��������������������������������������������������������������������������� Rule Reviewer

Natural Resources and Conservation

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Certified to the Secretary of State June 16, 2008.