Air Quality | NorthWestern Energy - Laurel Generating Station - Yellowstone County| Public Comment Period Ends APRIL 28TH, 2025

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has prepared a Supplemental Draft Environmental Assessment for Montana Air Quality Permit #5261-00, for the Northwestern Energy Laurel Generating Facility. The Draft Environmental Assessment analyzes potential lighting and greenhouse gas impacts of the proposed permit action on the affected human environment. This Draft EA, is issued by DEQ pursuant to §§ 75-1-101, Montana Code Annotated and in response to the Montana Supreme Court’s Decision DA 23-0225, issued on January 3, 2025.

Location:

• Laurel Montana, 45.659706°N, latitude and -108.745954°W, longitude
• County: Yellowstone

Associated Materials:

• #5261-00 Environmental Assessment
• NWE Submitted Lighting Document

Comment Period Ends: 

• April 28, 2025 11:59PM

Send Comments To:

• DEQAir@mt.gov

OR

•  DEQ Air Quality Bureau

             PO Box 200901

             Helena MT 59620-0901

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Tags: MEPA, Public Comment and Air