Administrative Rules of the State of Montana

BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

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In the matter of the amendment of ARM 4.17.102 relating to the organic certification program

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

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TO: All Concerned Persons

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1. On January 25, 2007, the Montana Department of Agriculture published MAR Notice No. 4-14-166 relating to the above-stated rule at page 71 of the 2007 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 2.

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2. The agency has amended ARM 4.17.102 exactly as proposed.

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3. The following comment was received and appears with the Department of Agriculture response.

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Comment: The Montana Organic Association is supportive of the department�s adoption of the National Organic Program revised rule.

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Response: The department thanks the Montana Organic Association for their support.

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DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

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/s/ Nancy K. Peterson�� /s/ Gregory H. Ames

Nancy K. Peterson, Director�� Gregory H. Ames

�� Rule Reviewer

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Certified to the Secretary of State, February 26, 2007.