Hard Rock Mining | Notice of Proposed Rulemaking MAR No. 2026-853.1 | Comment Period Closes June 5, 2026 | Public Hearing June 3, 2026
The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is proposing rule amendments to implement House Bill 69, enacted by the 69th Montana Legislature in 2025, which revised hard rock mining and exploration fees under Title 82, chapter 4, part 3, MCA. DEQ also is proposing a definition for “reprocessing” to clarify the status of material subject to permitting requirements.
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Comment Period Closes: June 5, 2026
Submit Comments To: DEQMAR2026-853@mt.gov
Hard Rock Mining Section
Department of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 200901
Helena MT 59601
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