Montana SB391 revises opencut mining permit laws, requiring public notice and participation, and defines terms.

Montana SB391 revises the public notice and participation requirements for opencut mining permits. The bill mandates that the Department of Environmental Quality review permit applications and notify applicants if their applications are incomplete. It requires applicants to notify landowners and post notices at the proposed mining site. The bill also requires the department to hold public meetings if requested by the applicant or affected landowners. Additionally, it outlines the contents of permit applications, including plans of operation, landowner consultation, and reclamation plans.

Montana SB391 revises opencut mining permit laws, requiring public notice and participation, and defines terms.

Montana SB391 revises the public notice and participation requirements for opencut mining permits. The bill mandates that the Department of Environmental Quality review permit applications and notify applicants if their applications are incomplete. It requires applicants to notify landowners and post notices at the proposed mining site. The bill also requires the department to hold public meetings if requested by the applicant or affected landowners. Additionally, it outlines the contents of permit applications, including plans of operation, landowner consultation, and reclamation plans.