Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 17 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 17.24 - RECLAMATION
Subchapter 17.24.4 - Strip and Underground Mine Reclamation Act: Mine Permit and Test Pit Prospecting Permit Procedures
Rule 17.24.402 - SUBMISSION OF COMMENTS AND WRITTEN OBJECTIONS
Universal Citation: MT Admin Rules 17.24.402
Current through Register Vol. 6, March 22, 2024
(1)
(a) The governmental entities specified in
ARM 17.24.401(5) (b)
may file written comments on applications with the department with respect to
the effects of the proposed mining operations on the environment within their
areas of responsibility. These comments must be submitted to the department
within 30 days of receipt of written notice pursuant to ARM
17.24.401(5).
(b) The department shall immediately transmit
a copy of all such comments for filing and public inspection at the public
office where the applicant filed a copy of the application under ARM
17.24.401(6). A
copy must also be transmitted to the applicant.
(2)
(a) Any
person whose interests are or may be adversely affected or an officer or head
of any federal, state, or local government agency or authority shall have the
right to file written objections to an initial or revised application with the
department within 30 days after the last publication of the newspaper notice
required in ARM
17.24.401(3).
(b) The department shall, immediately upon
receipt of any written objections:
(i)
transmit a copy of them to the applicant; and
(ii) file a copy for public inspection in the
Helena and Billings offices of the department.
AUTH: 82-4-205, MCA; IMP: 82-4-226, 82-4-231, MCA
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