BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 32.3.104, 32.3.106, 32.3.212, 32.3.501 through 32.3.506, and adoption of NEW RULES I and II pertaining to Trichomoniasis and NEW RULES III through VI pertaining to Deputy State Veterinarians

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NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On October 29, 2009  the Department of Livestock published MAR Notice No. 32-9-198 pertaining to the proposed amendment and adoption of the above-stated rules at page 1852 of the 2009 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 20.

 

2. The reason for the extension of the comment period is to allow more time for public comment following proposed media announcement calling for comments. The new deadline for written comments is December 24, 2009.

 

            3. The Department of Livestock will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this rulemaking process or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact Department of Livestock no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 18, 2009, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Christian Mackay, 301 N. Roberts St., Room 308, P.O. Box 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001; telephone: (406) 444-9321; TTD number: 1 (800) 253-4091; fax: (406) 444-4316; e-mail: [email protected].

 

            4. Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments concerning the proposed action in writing to: Christian Mackay, Department of Livestock, 301 N. Roberts St., Room 308, P.O. Box 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001, by faxing to (406) 444-1929, or by e-mailing to [email protected] to be received no later than 5:00 p.m., December 24, 2009.

 

/s/ George H. Harris                         /s/ Christian Mackay                       

George H. Harris                              Christian Mackay

Rule Reviewer                                   Executive Officer

           

Certified to the Secretary of State November 30, 2009.