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Black Butte Copper Project Mine Operating Permit Application Responses Submitted

By Peggy TrenkSeptember 20, 2016News, Public PolicyBlack Butte, copper, mining, tintina

White Sulphur Springs, MT – September 19, 2016 – Tintina Montana Inc. (“Tintina” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce that it has submitted responses to questions from the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) in regards to the underground Black Butte Copper Mine Operating Permit application (“MOP”). This thorough review of the MOP includes detailed studies by third party consultants which have been peer reviewed to ensure the most robust and complete application possible.

MT Congressional Delegation Shares Letters with TSRA Annual Meeting Attendees

By Peggy TrenkSeptember 20, 2016News

The members of the Montana Congressional Delegation shared letters with attendees at the recent Treasure State Resources Association annual meeting in Helena. They spoke to the importance of natural resource development to Montana.

Water Committee Seeks Comments on 404 Permitting Study

By Peggy TrenkJuly 21, 2016News, Public Policy404 Permits, WPIC

The Water Policy Interim Committee (WPIC) of the Montana Legislature welcomes public comment on how the state might assume regulatory activities under federal Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. At their July 12, 2016 meeting WPIC approved a draft report that includes their findings as well as recommendations that might be adopted. Recommendations range from encouraging further study to drafting legislation.

Large Montana Coal Plant to Close 2 Units

By Peggy TrenkJuly 14, 2016News

Source: Billings Gazette By: Matthew Brown, Associated Press July 13, 2016

A large Montana coal plant serving utility customers across the Pacific Northwest agreed Tuesday to shut down two of the four units by 2022 and limit pollution from the plant until that happens, under a settlement with environmentalists who sued over emission violations.

DEQ to Petition For Intervention on Behalf of EPA on Nutrient Litigation

By Peggy TrenkJuly 14, 2016NewsMT DEQ, nutrient standards

HELENA – Department of Environmental Quality announced today (July 8, 2016) it will petition to intervene on the Environmental Protection Agency’s behalf in a lawsuit challenging the EPA’s approval of the state’s implementation strategy for water quality standards for nutrients. The suit was filed in federal district court in Great Falls by Upper Missouri River Waterkeeper.

“Developing water quality standards for nutrients was one of the most robust public involvement processes ever undertaken by DEQ. It was a collaborative effort involving cities and towns, industry, public interest groups, and DEQ,” said DEQ Deputy Director George Mathieus.

Governor Bullock Releases Blueprint for Montana’s Energy Future

By Peggy TrenkJune 22, 2016News, Public Policy, Studies & Reportsblueprint, Coal, Governor Bullock, renewable energy

On Tuesday, June 21, 2016 Montana Governor Steve Bullock announced the release of his blueprint for the state’s energy future. In a statement released by his office, the Governor said:

“Montanans should determine our energy future. That’s why today I’m announcing a blueprint for a balanced and responsible plan that provides good-paying jobs for Montanans, strengthens our rural communities, and supports local schools, while safeguarding our quality of life.”

Zinke pushes to end coal lease suspension, empower communities

By Peggy TrenkJune 16, 2016News, Public Policy

Helena Independent Record June 16, 2016 By Tom Lutey For the Independent Record
BILLINGS – State and tribal governments deserve a bigger say in federal coal policies, U.S. Rep. Ryan Zinke said Tuesday, while seeking to overturn a temporary ban on coal leases.

Montana’s Coal Severance Tax Allocations

By Peggy TrenkJune 9, 2016News, Public Policy, Studies & Reportscoal tax revenue

Revenue collected from coal production supports many programs and products across the state of Montana. That list includes funding for libraries and state parks.

Reduction in Coal Production Has Far Reaching Impacts

By Peggy TrenkJune 9, 2016News

In a recent article written by Tom Lutey of the Billings Gazette, Bud Clinch of the Montana Coal Council reports that Montana coal production has already dropped about 4 million tons compared to the same January – April time period last year.

Montana Congressional Delegation Pushes Forest Service to Advance Permitting Process for Rock Creek Mine

By Peggy TrenkJune 9, 2016News, Public PolicyRock Creek Mine, SEIS

(U.S. Congress) — Senators Jon Tester and Steve Daines and Congressman Ryan Zinke this week pushed the U.S. Forest Service to finalize an important document and advance a decades-old permitting process for the Rock Creek Mine in northwest Montana.

In a letter to Kootenai National Forest Supervisor Chris Savage, the Montana congressional delegation encouraged the Forest Service to finalize the Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement (SEIS) in a timely manner. The SEIS must be finalized before the Rock Creek Mine project can move forward in the permitting process.

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