BEFORE THE FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS COMMISSION

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 12.6.1401 and 12.6.1409, adoption of NEW RULE I [ARM 12.6.1412], and repeal of ARM 12.6.1402, 12.6.1403, 12.6.1404, 12.6.1405, 12.6.1406, 12.6.1407, 12.6.1408, 12.6.1410, and 12.6.1411 regarding raptor propagation

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT, ADOPTION, AND REPEAL

 

            TO:  All Concerned Persons

 

1.  On November 25, 2011 the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission (commission) published MAR Notice No. 12-372 on the proposed amendment, adoption, and repeal of the above-stated rules at page 2463 of the 2011 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 22.

 

2.  The commission has amended ARM 12.6.1401 and 12.6.1409; adopted New Rule I [ARM 12.6.1412]; and repealed ARM 12.6.1402, 12.6.1403, 12.6.1404, 12.6.1405, 12.6.1406, 12.6.1407, 12.6.1408, 12.6.1410, and 12.6.1411 as proposed.

 

3.  The commission has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received.  All comments were in favor of adoption of the new rules with one suggestion.

 

Comment 1:  The commission received a comment stating Montana should also allow for the future potential for captive propagation of golden eagles.

 

Response 1:  The commission will evaluate the propagation of golden eagles in Montana when golden eagle propagation is allowed under federal rules.

 

 

 

 

/s/ Bob Ream Bob Ream Chairman Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission

/s/ Jack Lynch Jack Lynch Rule Reviewer Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks

 

Certified to the Secretary of State February 27, 2012