BEFORE THE FISH AND WILDLIFE COMMISSION

and the DEPARTMENT OF FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

 

In the matter of the repeal of ARM 12.9.101 Big Game Management Policy

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED REPEAL

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1.  On April 19, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Fish and Wildlife Commission (commission) will hold a public hearing via the ZOOM platform to consider the proposed repeal of the above-stated rule.  There will be no in-person hearing.  Interested parties may access the telephonic public hearing in the following way:

 

Dial by telephone: +1 646 558 8656

Meeting ID: 865 0981 2456

Passcode: 276887

 

2.  The commission and the department will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this rulemaking process or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks (FWP), no later than 5:00 p.m., on April 5, 2024, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Crissy Bell, Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, Montana, 59620-0701; telephone (406) 594-8071; or e-mail cbell@mt.gov.

 

3.  The rule proposed to be repealed is as follows:

 

12.9.101  BIG GAME MANAGEMENT POLICY

 

AUTH:  87-1-301, MCA

IMP:  87-1-201, 87-1-301, MCA

 

REASON: This rule became effective on December 31, 1972.  In the intervening years, this rule has become obsolete due to FWP's adoption of species-specific plans.  These plans are initiated with citizen notice and participation, as well as commission guidance and approval.  The commission proposes to repeal this rule that no longer aligns with or adapts to legislative, commission, or department species-specific management goals.

 

4. Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments orally at the telephonic hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to: Brian Wakeling, Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, P.O. Box 200701, Helena, Montana, 59620-0701; or email brian.wakeling@mt.gov and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., April 22, 2024.

 

5. Crissy Bell or another hearing officer appointed by the department has been designated to preside over and conduct the hearing.

 

6. The department maintains a list of interested persons who wish to receive notice of rulemaking actions proposed by the department or commission.  Persons who wish to have their name added to the list shall make a written request that includes the name and mailing or email address of the person to receive the notice. Such written request may be mailed or delivered to: Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks, Legal Unit, P.O. Box 200701, 1420 East Sixth Avenue, Helena, MT 59620-0701, or may be emailed to cbell@mt.gov.

 

7. The bill sponsor contact requirements of 2-4-302, MCA, do not apply.

 

8. With regard to the requirements of 2-4-111, MCA, the department has determined that the repeal of the above-referenced rule will not significantly and directly impact small businesses.

 

 

/s/ Kevin Rechkoff                                      /s/ Lesley Robinson          

Kevin Rechkoff                                           Lesley Robinson

Rule Reviewer                                            Chair

                                                                   Fish and Wildlife Commission

 

/s/ Dustin Temple               

Dustin Temple

Director

Fish, Wildlife and Parks

           

Certified to the Secretary of State March 12, 2024.