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In the matter of the amendment of ARM 8.99.901, 8.99.904, 8.99.908, and 8.99.912 pertaining to the award of grants and loans under the Big Sky Economic Development Program

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

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TO:�All Concerned Persons

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��������� 1.�On January 11, 2007, the Department of Commerce published MAR Notice No. 8-99-55 regarding the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 1 of the 2007 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 1.

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2.�On February 20, 2007, the Department of Commerce held a public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules.�No comments or testimony were received.

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��������� 3.�The department has amended the rules as proposed.

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/s/ G. MARTIN TUTTLE G. MARTIN TUTTLE ���� Rule Reviewer

/s/ ANTHONY J. PREITE ANTHONY J. PREITE Director Department of Commerce

Certified to the Secretary of State March 12, 2007.