BEFORE THE FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS COMMISSION

                                                OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the repeal of a temporary emergency rule closing the Big Hole River, Silver Bow County, from Silver Bridge to Divide Bridge

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NOTICE OF REPEAL OF A TEMPORARY EMERGENCY RULE

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

           1.         On August 1, 2008, the Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission (commission) adopted a temporary emergency rule closing the Big Hole River from Silver Bridge to Divide Bridge, published at page 1698 of the 2008 Montana Administrative Register, Issue No. 15. There was an immediate need for a source of water for aircraft dropping water on the Pump Station Fire. This situation constituted an imminent peril to the public health, safety, and welfare of anyone recreating on the river.

 

            2.         As conditions have substantially changed and public safety is no longer an issue, the temporary emergency rule closing the Big Hole River from Silver Bridge to Divide Bridge, MAR Notice No. 12-348, is no longer necessary. As this situation no longer constitutes an imminent peril to public health, safety, and welfare, the commission is repealing the rule. The repeal of the rule will be sent as a press release to newspapers throughout the state. Also, signs informing the public of the closure will be removed at access points. The repeal notice will be sent to interested parties, and published in Issue No. 17 of the 2008 Montana Administrative Register.

 

            3.         The repeal of the temporary emergency rule is effective September 2, 2008.

 

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

 

/s/ Susan W. Daly Susan W. Daly Acting Director Fish, Wildlife and Parks Acting Secretary Fish, Wildlife and Parks Commission

/s/ Rebecca Jakes Dockter Rebecca Jakes Dockter Rule Reviewer

 

Certified to the Secretary of State September 2, 2008.