BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

AND CONSERVATION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 36.12.101, 36.12.105, 36.12.107, 36.12.117, 36.12.121, 36.12.1301, 36.12.1501, 36.12.1702, and 36.12.1801 and the repeal of ARM 36.12.106 pertaining to water right permitting

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NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND REPEAL

 

TO:      All Concerned Persons

 

1. On September 8, 2017, the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (department) published MAR Notice No. 36-22-196 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment and repeal of the above-stated rules at page 1485 of the 2017 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 17.

 

2. On October 6, 2017, at 10:00 a.m., the department will hold a public hearing in the Ted Doney Conference Room (second floor), Water Resources Building, 1424 Ninth Avenue, Helena, Montana, to consider the proposed amendment and repeal of the above-stated rules. The comment period is being extended to allow time for the Water Policy Interim Committee (WPIC) to review and discuss the proposed amendment and repeal with the department.

 

3. The department 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 us no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 29, 2017, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Millie Heffner, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, P.O. Box 201601, 1424 Ninth Avenue, Helena, MT 59620-1601; telephone (406) 444-0581; fax (406) 444-0533; e-mail [email protected].

 

4. Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments either orally or in writing at the hearing.  Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted in writing to: Millie Heffner, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation, P.O. Box 201601, 1424 Ninth Avenue, Helena, MT 59620-1601; fax (406) 444-0533; or e-mail [email protected], and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., October 20, 2017.

 

/s/ John E. Tubbs                                         /s/ Barbara Chillcott            

JOHN E. TUBBS                                          BARBARA CHILLCOTT

Director                                                         Rule Reviewer

Natural Resources and Conservation

 

Certified to the Secretary of State September 13, 2017.