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July 22, 2020
9:00 a.m.
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Due to recent public health recommendations, this meeting will be online only via Zoom. To register, contact the Solid Waste Program, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901 or by phone at: 406-444-5300
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Scoping Meeting to determine potential environmental impacts of a proposed Class III Tire Monofill 3.5 miles southeast of Polson in Lake County.
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Public Notice
Press Release
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March 18 2020
3:00 pm to 500 p.m.
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Due to recent public health recommendations, this meeting will be online only.
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Meeting to share findings on an ongoing study of nuisance algae growth in the Smith River. This meeting will be live-streamed over the DEQ YouTube Channel.
Smith River Algae Study Handout
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Press Release
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February 18 2020
6:30 pm to 8:00 p.m.
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Conference Room, Butte Brewing Company, 465 E. Galena, Butte
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Meeting on proposed changes to the original cleanup plan at the Montana Pole & Treating Plant and presentation on Explanation of Significant Difference, which explains the proposed changes.
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Press Release
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February 12, 2020
5:00 pm to 9:00 p.m.
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Helena Middle School, 1025 N. Rodney St., Helena
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Meeting and Open House for the application of the proposed McHugh gravel mining operation north of Helena, with question and answer and public comment segments
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DEQ Opencut Section
Press Release
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February 12, 2020
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Helena Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 225 Cruse Avenue, Helena, MT 59601.
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Meeting of stakeholders and DEQ permitting staff to discuss the current MS4 General Permit and its upcoming renewal.
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Agenda
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January 8, 2020
11:00 am - 3:00 pm
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Helena Chamber of Commerce Conference Room, 225 Cruse Avenue, Helena, MT 59601.
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Meeting of stakeholders and DEQ permitting staff to discuss the current MS4 General Permit and its upcoming renewal.
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Agenda
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| January 8, 2020, 9:00 am
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DEQ Metcalf Building, 1520 E Sixth Ave, Helena, MT Room 111.
Conference call 406-444-4647, access code 5878083
To view presentations Join Skype Meeting Trouble joining? Try Skype Web App
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Stakeholder Q&A Session. DEQ is planning to revise and update portions of the MPDES program rules and conduct a 2020 triennial review of Montana's Water Quality Standards. DEQ will discuss proposed changes to the MPDES Rules and the 2020 Water Quality Standards Triennial Review.
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List of Proposed MPDES Rule Changes
MPDES Rulemaking and WQS Triennial Review Presentation
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| Dec. 19, 2019
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Colstrip City Council Chambers, Colstrip, MT
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Public Hearing to provide information and accept public comment on a Draft Permit for surface water discharge at the proposed Area F expansion of the Rosebud Mine.
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Public Notice
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| Nov. 13 - 14, 2019
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Grouse Mountain Lodge, Whitefish, MT
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To conduct the business of the Lake Koocanusa Monitoring and Research Committee (Nov. 13) and Selenium Technical Subcommittee (Nov. 14)
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More Info
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| Nov. 4, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
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Metcalf Bldg, 1520 East 6th Ave, Helena, MT, Rm 111
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To conduct the business of the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board
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Agenda
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Oct. 8, 2019 9:00 a.m.
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DEQ Metcalf Building, 1520 E. Sixth Ave., Helena, Room 111. Conference Call: 1-857-288-2555 Pass Code: 5969240
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Greenhouse Gas Mitigation Strategies Committee (More Information)
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Draft Agenda
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Sept. 24, 2019 6:00 - 9:00 p.m.
October 10, 2019 9:00 a.m. - Noon
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Glendive, City Hall Multi-Purpose Room, 300 S. Merrill Ave.
Helena, DEQ Metcalf Building, Room 111, 1520 E. 6th Ave
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Public Hearings for the Proposed Adoption of a new subchapter (New Rules I through X) for Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM) waste. Each hearing will be preceded by an hour-long Informal Public Open House to share information about the proposed new administrative rules.
- Proposed Rules
- Press Release
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Solid Waste Mgt
Submit Comment
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| August 13, 2019 2:00 - 4:00 p.m.
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Conference Call
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The Montana Climate Change Council will hold its first conference call Tuesday, Aug. 13, from 2:00 - 4:00 p.m. The meeting will mark the first official convening of the newly appointed Council and will serve to launch the Council's work plan. Agenda items will include:
- Schedule and timelines
- Consideration of suggestions for possible outside expertise
- Discussion of general ground rules and how the Council will operate
- Discussion of the Governor's expectations relevant to the work product of the Council
- Solicitation of volunteers to lead the Council's committees and lead preparation for the Council's next meeting
To listen to the conference call, dial 857-288-2555 and enter code number: 5969240
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Agenda
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| August 26, 2019 at 10:30 a.m.
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Metcalf Bldg, 1520 East 6th Ave, Helena, MT, Rm 111
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To conduct the business of the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board
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Agenda
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| August 14, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
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Colstrip City Hall, Colstrip, MT
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Meeting to provide an overview of the remedial process addressing groundwater impacts from ash ponds at Colstrip, and to update progress of the project, as well as a summary of proposed remedial technologies at each of the three pond areas. Question and Answer session follows.
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Media Advisory
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| July 25, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
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Lewis & Clark Middle School, 1315 Lewis Ave., Billings, MT
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DEQ and EPA meeting to share results of recent sampling from the Billings PCE Groundwater State Superfund Site
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Press Release
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| June 24, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.
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Room 111 of the Metcalf Building, 1520 E. 6th Ave., Helena, and Lincoln County Courthouse, 512 California Ave, Libby
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Libby Asbestos Superfund Oversight Committee meeting by computer, by phone, or in-person
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Press Release
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| June 20, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
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Big Horn Resort, 1801 Majestic Lane, Billings
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Public meeting to accept comment on the proposed Oscar's gravel operation southwest of Billings
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Press Release
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| June 19, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.
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County-City Complex, 414 Callender St., Livingston
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Public meeting to accept suggestions on proposed cleanup measures, or to submit reasons to implement alternatives for the Mission Wye Project. Proposed Plan Appendix and Tables Feasability Study
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Press Release
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| June 13, 2019 at 7:30 p.m.
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Lewis & Clark Library, 120 S. Last Chance Gulch, Helena
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Public meeting to discuss proposed plan for cleanup of the Joslyn Street Tailings State Superfund Facility in Helena
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Press Release
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| June 13, 2019 at 1:30 p.m.
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Metcalf Building, 1520 East Sixth Ave., Room 111
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Public hearing for the Drinking Water and the Water Pollution Control State Revolving Fund Loan Programs
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Public Notice
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| June 12, 2019
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Paradise Civic Center, 2 School House Hill Road, Paradise, Montana
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Public Meeting on BNSF Railway Company Application for Permit Modification of the BNSF Railway Company Hazardous Waste Permit for the former tie treating plant located in Paradise, Montana.
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Public Comment
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| June 6, 2019 at 6:30 p.m.
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Tri-Lake Volunteer Fire Department, Station #3, 3200 Spokane Creek Road, Helena, MT
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Public Meeting on Harmful Algal Blooms in the Helena Valley
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Press Release
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| June 10, 2019 at 10:00 a.m.
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Metcalf Bldg, 1520 East 6th Ave, Helena, MT, Rm 111
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To conduct the business of the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board
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Agenda
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| May 28, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.
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Livingston Civic Center Gymnasium, 229 River Drive, Livingston, Montana
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Notice of Scoping Meeting for preparation of an Environmental Impact Statement for an application submitted by Michael and Magdalena Adkins for Solid Waste Management System license for a new Class III monofill for the disposal of waste tires.
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Application Submittal
Update Submittal
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| May 1 and May 2, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
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Click here to register for Wednesday, May 1 Webinar at 6:00 p.m.
Click here to register for Thursday, May 2 Webinar at 6:00 p.m.
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To accept comment on the Draft EIS for the Black Butte Copper Mine Operating Permit and to provide information and accept public comment on the draft permit to discharge mine drainage and process wastewater.
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Draft EIS
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| April 29, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
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Park High School, 102 View Vista Dr., Livingston, MT
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To accept comment on the Draft EIS for the Black Butte Copper Mine Operating Permit and to provide information and accept public comment on the draft permit to discharge mine drainage and process wastewater.
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Draft EIS
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| April 30, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
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White Sulphur Springs High School, 405 South Central Ave., White Sulphur Springs, MT
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To accept comment on the Draft EIS for the Black Butte Copper Mine Operating Permit and to provide information and accept public comment on the draft permit to discharge mine drainage and process wastewater.
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Draft EIS
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| April 24, 2019 at 6:00 p.m.
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Great Falls High School Upper Fieldhouse, 1900 5th Ave., (entrance to the south side of the building, at the intersection of 5th Ave. South and 19th Street), Great Falls, MT
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To accept comment on the Draft EIS for the Black Butte Copper Mine Operating Permit and to provide information and accept public comment on the draft permit to discharge mine drainage and process wastewater.
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Draft EIS
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| April 10, 2019 at 5:30 to 8:30 p.m.
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Clarion Inn Copper King, 4655 Harrison Avenue, Butte, MT
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Open House and Public Meeting to accept comment on the Draft EIS Montana Resources' Yankee Doodle Tailings Impoundment Expansion
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Draft EIS
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| March 25, 2019 at 10:00
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Metcalf Bldg, 1520 East 6th Ave, Helena, MT, Rm 111
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To conduct the business of the Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board
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Agenda
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| March 18, 2019 at 9:00 a.m.
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Metcalf Bldg, 1520 East 6th Ave, Helena, MT, Rm 111
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To conduct a Public Hearing for the General Permit for Portable Suction Dredging
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Draft EA
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| March 12, 2019 at 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
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All Seasons Inn and Suites, White Sulphur Springs, MT
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Public Meeting to provide information on DEQ's 2018 field season findings on an ongoing algae growth study of the Smith River
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N/A
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| March 11, 2019 at 12:30 to 3:00 p.m.
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Metcalf Bldg, 1520 East 6th Ave, Helena, MT, Rm 111
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Public Meeting to provide information on DEQ's 2018 field season findings on an ongoing algae growth study of the Smith River
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