BEFORE THE Fish, wildlife and parks commission

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 12.6.2204 and 12.6.2208 regarding adding Tilapia as a controlled species

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NOTICE OF DECISION ON PROPOSED RULE ACTIONS

 

TO:  All Concerned Persons

 

1.  On May 24, 2012 the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission published MAR Notice No. 12-377 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 1019 of the 2012 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 10. 

 

2.  A public hearing on the notice of proposed amendment of the above-stated rules was held on June 14, 2012. 

 

3.  Based on public comments and further analysis of the potential risk if Tilapia were to escape or be illegally released in Montana waters the commission did not adopt the proposed amendments.

 

 

/s/ Joe Maurier Joe Maurier, Secretary Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission

/s/ Rebecca Jakes Dockter Rebecca Jakes Dockter Rule Reviewer

 

            Certified to the Secretary of State August 27, 2012.