🌬️Proposed Air Quality Regulations for Montana Business Compliance
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is proposing to approve elements of a state implementation plan (SIP) submission from Montana regarding the infrastructure requirements of the Clean Air Act (CAA) for the 2015 ozone National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). The infrastructure requirements are designed to ensure that the structural components of each state's air quality management program are adequate to meet the state's responsibilities under the CAA. Additionally, EPA is proposing to approve Montana's request to update their SIP, to incorporate the most current version of the "Guideline on Air Quality Models." The EPA is taking this action pursuant to the CAA.
Learn More⛏️Notice of Intent to Amend Coal Resource Management Plan in Montana
In compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act of 1969, as amended (NEPA), and the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976, as amended, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Montana/ Dakotas State Director intends to prepare a resource management plan (RMP) amendment with an associated environmental assessment (EA) for the Miles City Field Office. This notice announces the beginning of the scoping period to solicit public comments, identify issues, provide the planning criteria for public review, and solicit coal resource and development potential data.
Learn More🗣️Notice of Montana Advisory Committee Public Meetings on Civil Rights
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Montana Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting every second Thursday of the month (August 2025 through December 2025) via Zoom at 3:00 p.m. MT. The purpose of these meetings is to discuss civil rights concerns in the state.
Learn More🔌Notice of Hydro Project License Amendment and Public Engagement
The Department of Energy announces the acceptance of an application for a non-capacity amendment to the Missouri-Madison Hydroelectric Project, filed by NorthWestern Corporation. This notice invites public comments and participation from agencies regarding potential environmental impacts associated with the proposed upgrades. The application highlights plans for turbine replacements and minor upgrades that will not significantly alter project operations.
Learn More🏥PRCDA Redesignation Notice for Chippewa Cree Tribe in Montana
Notice is hereby given that the Indian Health Service (IHS) has decided to expand the geographic boundaries of the Purchased/Referred Care Delivery Area (PRCDA) for the Chippewa Cree Tribe of the Rocky Boy's Reservation ("Chippewa Cree Tribe" or "Tribe") to include the Montana County of Cascade. The final PRCDA for the Chippewa Cree Tribe now includes the Montana counties of Cascade, Choteau, Hill and Liberty. The sole purpose of this expansion is to authorize additional Chippewa Cree Tribal members and beneficiaries to receive Purchased/Referred Care (PRC) services.
Learn More🏞️Public Meeting Notice for Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council
In accordance with the Federal Land Policy and Management Act of 1976 and the Federal Advisory Committee Act of 1972, the U.S. Department of the Interior, Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Missouri Basin Resource Advisory Council (RAC) will meet as follows.
Learn More📅Montana Advisory Committee Public Meeting Notice on Civil Rights
Notice is hereby given, pursuant to the provisions of the rules and regulations of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights (Commission) and the Federal Advisory Committee Act, that the Montana Advisory Committee (Committee) to the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights will hold a public business meeting via Zoom at 2 p.m. MT on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The purpose of this meeting is to discuss civil rights concerns in the state as their study topic.
Learn More🚛Exemption Request for Truck Driver Training Regulations by FMCSA
FMCSA announces that William Cole, Safety Coordinator for the Montana Trucking Association, has requested an exemption from the entry-level driver training (ELDT) regulations requirement that classroom or theory instructors for individuals seeking the hazardous materials (HM) endorsement have at least two years of driving experience of the same or higher class and/or the same endorsement level as the commercial motor vehicle (CMV) for which training is to be provided. Mr. Cole believes his knowledge and experience concerning the HM safety regulations and the transportation of such materials on CMVs enable him to provide the theory training for individuals seeking an HM endorsement. FMCSA requests public comment on the applicant's request for an exemption.
Learn More🛢️Notice of Regulatory Request for Natural Gas Storage Abandonment
The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission published a notice regarding WBI Energy Transmission, Inc.'s request to abandon six natural gas storage wells and related infrastructure in Montana. The document includes deadlines for public protest, intervention, and comments, ensuring stakeholder engagement in the regulatory process while addressing facility safety and operational integrity.
Learn More🐻Notice of Intent for Grizzly Bear Damage Management in Montana
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.
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