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Hard Rock Mining | Proposed Bond Determination for Flathead Ridge Ranch, LLC – Multiple Sites– Permit No. 00204 | Comment Period Closes October 30, 2026

  • September 28 2026

DEQ is seeking public comments on a proposed bond determination for Flathead Ridge Ranch, LLC. Flathead Ridge Ranch, LLC operates 18 decorative rock quarries in Flathead County near Marion, Montana. The proposed bond determination would increase the bond held by DEQ by $81,230 from $55,0415 to $136,275.

Location: Flathead County, Montana

Please see the attached map for site locations.

 Associated Materials:

Legal Notice, Map


Comment Period Closes: October 30, 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


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