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Aug 6, 2020·BoardMeeting
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Board of Oil and Gas Conservation of the State of Montana Public Hearing
The Board addressed several matters regarding oil and gas operations. Key actions included approving a temporary spacing unit for horizontal well development and reviewing change of operator applications, which involved verifying adequate plugging and reclamation bond coverage. Additionally, the Board conducted show cause hearings concerning delinquent production reports, unpaid administrative penalties, and unresolved environmental compliance issues at specific well sites. Several dockets resulted in orders for remediation, fines, or continuation to future hearings, while one case concerning well plugging obligations was dismissed after the respondent completed the necessary work.
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Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Annual Plan 2027
This Annual Plan outlines the strategic direction for the Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) for Fiscal Year 2027, with a vision to ensure Montana's land and water resources benefit present and future generations. The plan details twelve strategic outcomes focused on enhancing agency efficiency, improving internal and external communication, ensuring regulatory integrity and environmental protection for oil and gas operations, maximizing conservation grant and loan funds, increasing public visibility of investments, strengthening water resource stewardship, improving customer service, implementing shared stewardship agreements for forest management, minimizing wildfire impacts, and inspecting agricultural and grazing leases.
Aug 17, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Board of Land Commissioners Regular Meeting
The board addressed several administrative and action items, including the sale of the Culbertson Readiness Center and Vehicle Maintenance Shop to Roosevelt County. The meeting featured multiple timber sale proposals, specifically the Baldy Buzzcut in Granite County, the Fast Horse sale near Seeley Lake, the Klinger Blowdown sale in Lincoln County, and the Section 36 timber sale in Lake County. Additionally, the board discussed easements, a settlement agreement regarding the State of Montana v. Talen Montana, LLC, and received a briefing on the Land Banking Program. Legislative proposals and a quarterly litigation update were also reviewed.
Jul 14, 2026·BoardMeeting
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Water, Wastewater And Solid Waste Action Coordinating Team Quarterly Meeting Minutes
The committee discussed various infrastructure funding programs, including RRG project lists and CDBG grant procedures under House Bill 11. Participants clarified differences between RDG and RRG grant requests, emphasizing crucial state needs and renewable resource benefits. The meeting included updates on grant programs from DNRC's CARD Division, renewable resource planning grant cycles, and technical assistance opportunities. Additional updates covered rural water system training, USDA Rural Development deadlines, State Revolving Fund intended use plans, ARPA grant reimbursement processes, and the status of several regional water projects across Montana. Congressional directed spending impacts on SRF programs and upcoming website and workshop preparations were also addressed.
Extracted from official board minutes, strategic plans, and video transcripts.
