BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES

AND CONSERVATION OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 36.25.205 pertaining to Oil and Gas Leases on State Lands

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

To:       All Concerned Persons

 

            1.  On April 30, 2021, the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (department) published MAR Notice No. 36-22-200 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rule at page 459 of the 2021 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 8.

 

            2. The department has amended ARM 36.25.205 as proposed.

 

            3. The following comment was received and appears with the department's response:

 

            COMMENT NO. 1: A commenter stated support for the amendment, noting support for SB 41 during the 2019 Legislative Session. The commenter preferred that the department retain a portion of the language stricken from the existing rule.

            RESPONSE: The department appreciates the commenter's support. The language was stricken as the revised text ("The department has discretion to waive or postpone if circumstances warrant") is broader and allows for cancellation due to insufficient applications.

 

 

            /s/ Amanda Kaster                                                   /s/ Bradley R. Jones           

            Amanda Kaster                                                        Bradley R. Jones

            Director                                                                    Rule Reviewer

            Natural Resources and Conservation

 

 

            Certified to the Secretary of State on July 27, 2021.