BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 32.3.220 and 32.3.401 pertaining to semen shipped into Montana and brucellosis definitions, and the adoption of new rules I through V pertaining to designated surveillance area and penalties

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AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING AND EXTENSION OF COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND ADOPTION

 

            1.  On October 28, 2010 the Department of Livestock published MAR Notice No. 32-10-214 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment and adoption of the above-stated rules at page 2485 of the 2010 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 20.

 

            2.  The reason for the amended notice of public hearing and extension of comment period is the cancellation of the published public meeting (Twin Bridges November 23, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.) due to inclement weather and to allow more time for public comment following the new public hearing.  On January 4, 2011 at 3:00 p.m., the Department of Livestock (department) will hold a public hearing at the fairgrounds in Twin Bridges, Montana, to consider the amendment and adoption of the above-stated rules.  The new deadline for written comments is January 10, 2011.

 

            3.  The Department of Livestock will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in the rulemaking process and need an alternative accessible format of this notice.  If you require an accommodation, contact the Department of Livestock no later than 5:00 p.m. on December 29, 2010 to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need.  Please contact Christian Mackay, 301 N. Roberts St., Room 308, P.O. Box 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001; telephone: (406) 444-9321; TTD number: 1 (800) 253-4091; fax: (406) 444-4316; e-mail: [email protected].

 

            4.  Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments either orally or in writing at the hearing.  Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to:  Christian Mackay, 301 N. Roberts St., Room 308, P.O. Box 202001, Helena, MT 59620-2001, by faxing to (406) 444-1929, or by e-mailing to [email protected] to be received no later than 5:00 p.m., January 10, 2011.

 

            5.  An electronic copy of this proposal notice is available through the department's web site at www.liv.mt.gov.

 

  

DEPARTMENT OF LIVESTOCK

 

BY:      /s/ Christian Mackay                         BY:      /s/ George H. Harris             

            Christian Mackay                                          George H. Harris

            Executive Officer                                           Rule Reviewer

            Board of Livestock

            Department of Livestock

 

            Certified to the Secretary of State November 29, 2010.