🐻Notice of Intent for Grizzly Bear Damage Management in Montana
Notice of Intent To Prepare an Environmental Impact Statement for Grizzly Bear Damage Management in Montana
Summary
We are advising the public of our intent to prepare an environmental impact statement (EIS) evaluating the effects of managing grizzly bear (Ursus arctos horribilis) damage in Montana. The unique identification number for this project is EISX-005-32-24W-1738675512. This notice proposes issues and alternatives for consideration in the EIS and requests public comments to further delineate the scope of the alternatives, environmental issues, and other issues of public concern to be considered in the EIS. This notice also serves to inform the public that the Department of the Interior's U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and Montana Fish, Wildlife, and Parks have joined as cooperating agencies in the EIS process.
Agencies
- Agriculture Department
- Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service
Business Impact
$$ - Med
The document indicates that regulations surrounding grizzly bear damage management may impact agricultural and property management sectors in Montana. Business owners in these areas will need to prepare for potential regulatory compliance and changes to operational risk concerning wildlife interactions.