Hard Rock Mining | Bond Release and Proposed Bond Determination for Block Mountain Slate and Stone, Inc. – Multiple Sites – PERMIT NO. 00185 | Comment Period Closes October 16, 2026
DEQ is seeking public comment on a bond release and proposed 5-year comprehensive bond determination. DEQ currently holds a reclamation bond in the amount of $98,069. DEQ is proposing to release $8,059 and retain $90,010 after releasing bond for completed reclamation tasks. In addition to the request for bond release, DEQ is conducting a comprehensive bond review. DEQ is proposing a bond increase of $63,669, from $90,010 to $153,679.
Location: Sanders County
- Henry Creek 1: Township 19 North, Range 25 West, Section 6
- Kunzer: Township 20 North, Range 25 West, Section 31
- DNRC: Township 20 North, Range 25 West, Section 34
- Bald Howard: Township 19 North, Range 25 West, Section 25
- Banana Stone: Township 20 North, Range 26 West, Section 12
- Locust Hill: Township 20 North, Range 26 West, Section 12
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Comment Period Closes: October 16, 2026
Submit Comments To: DEQHardRock@mt.gov
Millie Olsen
Hard Rock Mining Section Supervisor
Mining Bureau
Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 200901
Helena MT 59601
Tags: Public Comment and Hard Rock