BEFORE THE FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 12.11.501, 12.11.3901, 12.11.3940 and the adoption of NEW RULE I regarding recreational use on Lake Alva, Harpers Lake, and Lake Marshall

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NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On May 9, 2013, the Fish and Wildlife Commission (commission) published MAR Notice No. 12-385 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment and adoption of the above-stated rules at page 755 of the 2013 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 9.

 

2. On June 5, 2013, the commission held a public hearing. The commission is proposing an additional alternative proposed amendment to be considered for Lake Alva. All comments received on the original proposed rule adoption and amendment will be considered and do not need to be resubmitted.

 

3. The proposed amendment published on May 9, 2013, provided as follows, stricken matter interlined, new matter underlined:

 

            12.11.3901 ALVA LAKE ALVA (1) remains the same.

            (2) All watercraft on Alva Lake Alva pulling, taking off with, and landing water skiers will travel in a general, consistent, counterclockwise direction are limited to a controlled no wake speed as defined in ARM 12.11.101.

 

            AUTH: 23-1-106, 87-1-303, MCA

               IMP: 23-1-106, 87-1-303, MCA

 

4. The proposed alternative amendment provides as follows, stricken matter interlined, new matter underlined:

 

            12.11.3901 ALVA LAKE ALVA (1) remains the same.

            (2) All watercraft on Alva Lake Alva pulling, taking off with, and landing water skiers will travel in a general, consistent, counterclockwise direction are limited to a controlled no wake speed as defined in ARM 12.11.101 from the day after Labor Day through July 31.

 

            AUTH: 23-1-106, 87-1-303, MCA

               IMP: 23-1-106, 87-1-303, MCA 

 

5. The commission 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 the department no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 13, 2013, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Jessica Snyder, Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, Montana 59620-0701; telephone (406) 444-9785; fax (406) 444-7456; or e-mail [email protected].

 

6. Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments concerning the proposed action in writing to Sharon Rose, Fish, Wildlife and Parks, 3201 Spurgin Road, Missoula, MT, 59804; fax 406-542-5529; e-mail [email protected], and must be received no later than September 20, 2013.

 

/s/ Dan Vermillion Dan Vermillion, Chairman Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission

/s/ Zach Zipfel Zach Zipfel Rule Reviewer

           

Certified to the Secretary of State August 26, 2013.