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DEQ has received a request for a partial bond release for Troy Mine, Inc., at a site approximately 10 to 15 miles south of Troy in Lincoln County.
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December 8, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
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Hard Rock Mining Legal Notices
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Mail comments and/or request for public hearing to:
DEQ Hard Rock Mining Program
c/o Herb Rolfes
PO Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Or email to: hrolfes@mt.gov
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DEQ is seeking public comment on a draft Environmental Assessment for a proposed exploration mining project near Zortman, MT. The draft EA is specific to a new exploration project proposed by Blue Arc LLC to extract a 1,000-ton bulk sample from a single trench site at an exposed highwall of the former Zortman Mine.
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November 30, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
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Hard Rock Mining Pending Environmental Reviews
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Mail comments to:
DEQ Hard Rock Mining Program
c/o Jake Mohrmann
PO Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Or email to:
DEQMEPA@mt.gov
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On October 23, 2020, a Consent Decree was filed with the Federal District Court for the Anaconda Smelter National Priority List Site. The Consent Decree addresses additional work that needs to be done to protect surface water, ensure the long-term operation and maintenance of the Old Works Golf Course, and address the partial capping of two large slag piles that remain within the community.
Pursuant to State law, DEQ will solicit public comments on the Consent Decree. A brief summary of the proposed remediation plan is included in the public notice linked below.
Public Notice
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November 28, 2020 at midnight
DEQ will hold a public meeting upon written request to DEQ received on or before, November 11, 2020, by 10 or more persons, a group of 10 or more persons (but not including a liable person) or the governing body of Anaconda-Deer Lodge County.
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Consent Decree documents are available for review on the U.S. Department of Justice website.
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Mail comments to:
Attn: Federal Superfund Public Comment
Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Or email to:
DEQFSCB@mt.gov
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The Board of Environmental Review is soliciting comments on the proposed amendment and adoption of rules pertaining to selenium water quality standards for Lake Koocanusa and the Kootenai River.
A public hearing was held via Zoom. To view a recording of the hearing, visit DEQ's public meetings page.
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November 23, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
A public hearing will be held on Nov. 5, 2020, at 10:00 a.m.
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Notice to Hold Virtual Public Hearing on Proposed Amendment and Adoption (MAR Notice No. 17-414)
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Mail comments to:
Sandy Scherer, Paralegal
Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality
P.O. Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Or email to:
sscherer@mt.gov
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DEQ, in partnership with the City of Harlowton in Wheatland County, is seeking public comment for a draft EPA Brownfields Cleanup Grant application for the Milwaukee Road Roundhouse to address asbestos and petroleum contaminated soils at the former railyard.
For more information on how to submit written comments, please visit: Montana DEQ Arcgis Hub
Public Notice
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October 16, 2020, at midnight
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Montana DEQ Arcgis Hub
Harlowton City Library,
13 Central Ave.,
Harlowton, MT
DEQ Brownfields Program, 1225 Cedar St., Helena, MT
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Mail comments to:
DEQ Brownfields Program
PO Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Or email to:
jseyler@mt.gov
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DEQ is seeking comments on the issuance of a 401 Water Quality Certification for the Keystone XL Pipeline Project. This certification is issued by the Department under the authority of 75-5-402, Montana Code Annotated (MCA) and the Administrative Rules of Montana 17.30.101 et seq., 401 Certification and Section 401 of the federal Clean Water Act, 33 USC Section 1341. The Water Protection Bureau has prepared a tentative determination to issue a 401 Certification with Project Specific Conditions listed in the public notice. A digital copy of the application has been posted on the Keystone XL Pipeline Project web page for review.
For information on how to attend the remote public hearing, please click here.
Public Notice
Public Meeting PowerPoint
Press Release
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November 30, 2020, at 5:00 p.m.
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Keystone XL Pipeline Project web page
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Mail comments to:
DEQ Water Quality Division, Water Protection Bureau
PO Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Or email to:
DEQWPBPublicComments@mt.gov
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DEQ is seeking comments (and holding a remote public meeting) on the Westmoreland Rosebud Area B AM5 Draft Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Westmoreland Rosebud, LLC has submitted an amendment application under the Montana Strip, Underground Mining and Reclamation Act (MSUMRA) and an application for a new Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permit. The Draft EIS discloses the potential environmental impacts of the proposed project pursuant to the requirements of the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA).
To request a link for the remote public meeting, please click here.
Press Release
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Extended by request to November 23, 2020, 11:59 p.m.
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MEPA EIS Document Library
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Mail comments to:
Montana DEQ
Attn: Jen Lane, MEPA Coordinator
PO Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Or email to:
rosebud-mine-area-b-eis@eroresources.com
Ensure the subject line reads Attn: Rosebud Mine Area B AM5 EIS
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DEQ is seeking comments (and holding a remote public meeting) on the Colstrip Units 1 and 2 Revised Remedy Evaluation Report, Part 2. The report submitted by the operator at Colstrip, Talen Montana, LLC, is required under the Administrative Order on Consent (AOC) between DEQ and Talen. The AOC requires an investigation and remediation of groundwater contamination caused by leaking ash ponds.
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October 26, 2020, 11:59 p.m.
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DEQ Colstrip Web Page under Documents
Also available for review at:
DEQ Metcalf Building at 1520 E Sixth Ave, Helena;
Talen Montana office at 303 N Broadway, Suite 400, Billings; and
Bicentennial Library, 419 Willow Ave, Colstrip
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Mail comments to:
DEQ Waste Management and Remediation Division
c/o Sara Edinberg
PO Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620
Or email to:
DEQColstrip@mt.gov
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The Department of Environmental Quality is seeking public input on a draft plan by Bonner Property Development (BPD) to remove waste at the Bonner Mill Site Repository in Missoula County and to dispose of it in the Republic Landfill in Missoula.
Bonner Mill Repository Removal Action Design
Bonner Mill Repository Removal Plan Drawings
Press Release
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The Department will accept public input until 5:00 p.m. on October 9, 2020
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Stimson-Bonner Mill PCB Site, under Current Activities Tab
Federal Superfund Program
1225 Cedar Street
Helena, MT
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Mail public input to:
DEQ, Attn: Federal Superfund Public Comment
MT DEQ/WMRD
PO Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Email comments to: DEQFSCB@mt.gov
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The Department of Environmental Quality (Department) is inviting public comment on the submittal of a proposed Request for Redesignation of the Whitefish particulate matter smaller than 10 microns (PM10) nonattainment area to attainment and a proposed Whitefish Attainment Area Maintenance Plan. The proposal will be submitted to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) as a revision to the Montana State Implementation Plan (SIP).
The Whitefish PM10 nonattainment area has attained the 1987 PM10 National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The Department has provided a demonstration that the area has attained and will maintain compliance with the 1987 PM10 NAAQS.
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The Department will accept public comment for 30 days beginning on Friday, September 18, 2020 through Monday, October 19, 2020.
To be guaranteed consideration, written comments must be postmarked on or before 5:00 p.m.
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Public Notice
Whitefish PM10 Redesignation Request
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Mail comments to:
DEQ Air Quality Bureau
Attn: Liz Ulrich
PO Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
Email comments to: EUlrich@mt.gov
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DEQ is seeking comments (and holding a remote public meeting) on the proposed Remediation Plan for Colstrip Units 1 & 2. The report submitted by the operator at Colstrip, Talen Montana, LLC, is required under the 2017 Coal-Fired Generating Unit Remediation Act (Sect. 75-8-105, MCA). A brief summary of the proposed Remediation Plan is provided in the public notice linked below.
Public Notice
Press Release
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November 2, 2020, 11:59 p.m.
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DEQ Colstrip Web Page under Documents
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Mail comments to:
DEQ Waste Management and Remediation Division
c/o Sara Edinberg
PO Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620
Or email to:
DEQColstrip@mt.gov
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Public Comment Period for combined Draft Environmental Assessment for Underground Storage Tanks and a Public Wastewater Treatment facility for the Proposed Love's Travel Stop in Silver Bow County at Ramsay, MT
Draft EA
Public Notice Letter
Press Release
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October 8, 2020, 11:59 p.m.
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Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality
Underground Storage Tank Program
Helena, MT 59620-0901
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Montana Dept. of Environmental Quality
UST Program
P.O. Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620-0901
or electronically to:
dequstprogram@mt.gov
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DEQ is seeking public comment on a Consent Decree for BNSF to manage future operations and maintenance and institutional controls for Operable Unit 6 of the Libby Asbestos Superfund site in Libby, Mont.
Public Notice
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September 30, 2020, 11:59 p.m.
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Federal Register Notice
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Mail comments to:
Attn: Federal Superfund Public Comment, MT DEQ/WMRD
PO Box 200901
Helena, MT 59620
Email: DEQFSCB@mt.gov
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DEQ is seeking public comment (and holding a remote Public Meeting) on a draft water quality improvement plan for the Sheep Creek Aluminum TMDL: Draft Sheep Creek Aluminum TMDL
Appendix A
Appendix B
Press Release
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September 22, 2020, 5:00 p.m.
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The document may be accessed electronically at the White Sulphur Springs Public Library
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Electronic: http://comment.cwaic.mt.gov/
DEQ - Water Quality Division
PO Box 200901
Helena MT 59620
Email: LVolpe@mt.gov
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DEQ is seeking public comment on an abandoned coal mine fire abatement program Environmental Assessment known as Iverson Mine.
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September 15, 2020, 5:00 p.m.
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The document may be accessed electronically at: Iverson Mine
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To submit comment, please email Scott Graham at: sgraham3@mt.gov
To comment by mail, please write to Scott Graham, 1225 Cedar St., Helena, MT 59601
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DEQ is inviting public comment on Montana's 2020 Draft Water Quality Integrated Report and three assessment method documents:
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September 27, 2020, 5:00p.m.
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To view the 2020 Draft Water Quality Integrated Report, and additional documents, visit the Clean Water Act website
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To submit comment electronically, visit the Clean Water Act Public Comment website. To comment by mail, please write to: Integrated Report Coordinator, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901.
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DEQ is seeking public comment (and holding a remote Public Meeting) on a draft water quality improvement plan for nine metals impaired streams within the Beaverhead River drainage in Beaverhead and Madison Counties: Draft Beaverhead Metals TMDLs
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Press Release
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August 21, 2020, 5:00 p.m.
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The draft document may be accessed electronically at the Dillon Public Library.
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Electronic: http://comment.cwaic.mt.gov/
DEQ - Water Quality Division
PO Box 200901
Helena MT 59620
Email: etrum@mt.gov
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DEQ is seeking public comment (and holding a remote Public Meeting) on a draft water quality improvement plan for 20 tributaries of the Madison River in Madison and Gallatin Counties: Draft Madison Sediment and Temperature and Water Quality Improvement Plan
Appendix A
Appendix B
Appendix C
Appendix D
Appendix E
Appendix F
Appendix G
Appendix H
Appendix I
Appendix J
Press Release
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August 20, 2020, 5:00 p.m.
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The draft document may be accessed electronically at the Madison Valley Public Library in Ennis.
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Electronic: http://comment.cwaic.mt.gov/
DEQ - Water Quality Division
PO Box 200901
Helena MT 59620
Email: cstaten@mt.gov
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Public Notice for the Developmental Technologies Facility (Facility) in Bozeman
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July 5, 2020 and electronically before 11:59 p.m., July 5, 2020
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Copies of site-related documents are available at the DEQ State Superfund Unit office located at 1225 Cedar St. in Helena
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Jason Seyler
DEQ - Remediation Division
PO Box 200901
Helena MT 59601
Email: jseyler@mt.gov
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