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No. 25742 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, herby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a request from the Flathead County Planning Board to amend the text of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations. The character of many of the purposed amendments can generally be described as ensuing consistency in language throughout the regulations and to rearrange the placement of use districts in a more logical order. More significant amendments include, but are not necessarily limited to: eliminating zoning use districts from the regulations, renaming other zoning use districts, redefining various use districts, and permitted and conditional uses to various use districts, complete revision of the sign regulations, and adding and deleting definitions. The Flathead County Zoning Regulations apply in all County zoning districts created under Section 76-2-205, M.C.A., and are on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, MT, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office's website at: http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/downloads.php. Documents related to the proposed amendments to the Flathead County Zoning Regulations are on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 13th day of December, 2018 at 10:00 o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the pubic an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the text of the Flathead County Zoning Regulations. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office prior to the hearing. DATED the 24th day of October, 2018. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Philip B. Mitchell Philip B. Mitchell, Chairman Pro-Tem November 25, December 2, 2018 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 25783 MONTANA ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, FLATHEAD COUNTY In re the Marriage of: Christopher J Morrow, Petitioner, and Jena L Morrow, Respondent Cause No.: DR 18-751C SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION THE STATE OF MONTANA SENDS GREETINGS TO THE ABOVE-NAMED RESPONDENT: You, the Respondent, are hereby summoned to answer the Petition in this action, which is filed with the Clerk of this Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon the Petitioner within twenty-one (21) days after service of this Summons, exclusive of the day of service: and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you for the relief demanded in the Petition. DATED this 8th day of November, 2018 /s/ PEG L ALLISON Clerk of Court By: SHARA ARNT Deputy Clerk Nov. 11, 18, 25, 2018 MNAXLP

No. 25810 NOTICE THAT A TAX DEED MAY BE ISSUED IF YOU DO NOT RESPOND TO THIS NOTICE, YOU WILL LOSE YOUR PROPERTY, TO: Occupant 1475 Rogers Lake Road, Kila, MT 59920 Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), 1475 Rogers Lake Road, Kila, MT 59920 Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), c/o Nationstar Mortgage, ATTN: Recording Department, PO Box 619079, Dallas TX 75261 Federal National Mortgage Association (Fannie Mae), 3900 Wisconsin Avenue NW, Washington, DC 20016-2892 State of Montana, Department of Natural Resources, 655 Timberwolf Parkway, Kalispell, MT 59901 State of Montana, Department of Natural Resources, 1539 Eleventh Avenue, Helena, MT 59601 Flathead County Treasurer, 935 1st Avenue West, Suite T, Kalispell, MT 59901 Pursuant to section 15-18-212, Montana Code Annotated, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: 1. As a result of a property tax delinquency, a property tax lien exists on the following described real property in which you may have an interest: 1475 Rogers Lake Road Kila, MT. 59920, ASSESSOR NUMBER: 0000423, TAX BILL NUMBER: 201720253, SCHOOL DISTRICT: 20, GEO CODE: 07383130101271290. THE FOLLOWING TAX LIEN CERTIFICATE #160006 RECORD #201700014772 ON 7/18/2017 FLATHEAD COUNTY. Sec/Twp/Rng Description 30 27 23 IMP 1290 ON ROGERS LAKE STATE LEASE LOT LOT 15 , AKA: Foreclosure Notice recorded 10/23/2013 #201300027337 LOT 15, IMPROVEMENT 1290 ON ROGERS LAKE, IN SECTION 30, TOWNSHIP 27 NORTH, RANGE 23 WEST, P.M.M., FLATHEAD COUNTY, MONTANA. TAX ID NO: 0000423 ADDRESS: 1475 ROGERS LAKE RD KILA, MT 59920 Legal Description 2. The property taxes became delinquent on June 1, 2015. 3. The property tax lien was attached on July 18, 2017 DOC # 2017000 14772. 4. The lien was subsequently assigned to Keith L. Ingram March 22, 2018, DOC 201800005560 5. As of the date of this notice, the amount of tax due is: Taxes $3458.15 Penalty $69.14 Interest $525.39 Cost $688.70 TOTAL: $4741.38 6. For the property tax lien to be liquidated, the total amount listed in paragraph 5 must be paid by JAN.14, 2019 which is the date that the redemption period expires or expired. 7. If all taxes, penalties, interest, and costs are not paid to the COUNTY TREASURER on or prior to JAN 14, 2019 which is the date the redemption period expires, a tax deed may be issued to the assignee or county that is the possessor of the tax lien on the day following the date that the redemption period expires. 8. The business address and telephone number of the county treasurer who is responsible for issuing the tax deed is: FLATHEAD COUNTY TREASURER 935 1ST AVE WEST STE T KALISPELL MT 59901 406-758-5680 FURTHER NOTICE FOR THOSE PERSONS LISTED ABOVE WHOSE ADDRESSES ARE UNKNOWN: 1. The address of the interested party is unknown. 2. The published notice meets the legal requirements for notice of a pending tax deed issuance. 3. The interested party's rights in the property may be in jeopardy. Date: NOVEMBER 15, 2018 Keith L. Ingram November 18, 25, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25816 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FLATHEAD COUNTY PLANNING BOARD REGULAR MEETING The Flathead County Planning Board will hold their regular meeting on Wednesday, December 12, 2018 beginning at 6:00 PM in the 2nd Floor Conference Room, South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Suite 200a, Kalispell, Montana. During this meeting, the Board will hold a public hearing to consider the agenda items described below and make a recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners who will take final action. A zone change request by APEC Engineering on behalf of Evergreen Business Center, Inc. for property located at 2150 Highway 2 East, near the community of Evergreen, MT, within the Evergreen Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on a parcel containing approximately 7.183 acres from B-2, EEO (General Business, Evergreen Enterprise Overlay) to B-3, EEO (Community Business, Evergreen Enterprise Overlay). The property can legally be describes as Tracts 1 and 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 14438 located in Government Lot 3 in Section 04, Township 28 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. A zone change request from Sands Surveying on behalf of Alexander Charles Johnson Jr. & Elaine Nahill Johnson for property located at 525 Schrade Road, north of Kalispell, MT in the Highway 93 North Zoning District. The proposal would change the zoning on a parcel containing approximately 40 acres from AG-40 (Agricultural) to SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural). The property can legally be described as Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 13727, located and being in the Northwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. A request from Whispering Pines Development, LLC with technical assistance from Sands Surveying, Inc. and 406 Engineering for preliminary plat approval of Whispering Pines Estates, a proposal to create 9 residential lots on 45.004 acres. The subdivision would be served by individual wells and septic. The property is located off Mennonite Church Road just east of Highway 35 and can legally be described as Parcel 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 14273 and Tract 2 of Certificate of Survey No. 10976 in Section 09, Township 28 North, Range 20 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana A request by the Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee for a zoning text amendment to the Canyon Area Land Use Regulatory System, (C.A.L.U.R.S). The proposed amendments include adding performance standards to Chapter 4, as Section 4.1 (I), adding 'Short-Term Rental Housing' as a Minor Land Use Review to Section 6.2 (B)(9), and adding a definition for 'Short-Term Rental Housing' to Chapter 7. This agenda item was reviewed by the Middle Canyon Land Use Advisory Committee on Tuesday, October 30, 2018. Documents and maps pertaining to these agenda items are on file for public inspection in the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, South Campus Building, 40 11th Street West, Ste. 220 in Kalispell. All decisions made by the Planning Board are considered recommendations and will be forwarded to the Board of County Commissioners for final action. Please check the County Commissioners page of the County website, http://flathead.mt.gov/commissioner, or contact the Commissioners' office for the scheduled date and time of a particular item. Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearing and make their views and concerns known to the Board. For additional information contact the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office at (406) 751-8200. Written comments are strongly encouraged to be submitted and should be received by the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office no later than December 12, 2018 @ 5:00 p.m. Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Any modifications to agenda items will be posted on the county website, http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/events.php Please note agenda items are subject to change without notice. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation by contacting Elaine Nelson at the Flathead County Commissioner's Office at 758-5503 or TTY (800) 335-7592, or call Montana Relay at 711. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation. /s/ Mark Mussman Mark Mussman, CFM® Planning Director November 25, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25821 NOTICE FOR PUBLIC COMMENT REQUEST FOR FLOODPLAIN DEVELOPMENT PERMIT The Flathead County Floodplain Administrator has received the following Floodplain Development Permit application: FDP-18-28 A request by Dan O'Niell on behalf of John and Dahleen Mayard to place rip rap for bank stabilization within the flood fringe of the Stillwater River. The applicant proposes to replace the slumped bank with rows of 4-6 foot boulders and replace the displaced gravel fill. The application also indicates topsoil and revegetation of the reconstructed slope will occur beside the rip rap to ensure soil stabilization. The project is located at 1289 Martin Creek Lane and can legally be described as Tract 7CA in NE1/4NE1/4 in Section 3, Township 29 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The complete application may be viewed at our office. Written or oral comments concerning the above requests should be directed to the Floodplain Administrator at the Flathead County Planning & Zoning Office, Earl Bennett Building, 40 11TH Street West, Suite 220, Kalispell, Montana 59901, (406) 751-8200. Comments should be received by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, December 12, 2018. /s/ Mary Fisher for Mark Mussman, CFM® Planning Director Flathead County Planning & Zoning November 25, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25822 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING KALISPELL CITY PLANNING BOARD AND ZONING COMMISSION December 11, 2018 The regular meeting of the Kalispell City Planning Board and Zoning Commission is scheduled for Tuesday December 11, 2018, beginning at 6:00 PM in the Kalispell City Council Chambers, Kalispell City Hall, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell. The Planning Board will hold a public hearing and take public comments on the agenda items listed below: File #KZC-18-05 - A request from the Stillwater Corporation to amend the City of Kalispell zoning map. The requested zone map amendment is located entirely within the Kalispell North Town Center Planned Unit Development (previously known as The Glacier Town Center PUD). The Kalispell North Town Center PUD is 485-acres and includes four zoning designations of R-3 (single-family residential), R-4 (two-family residential), B-1 (neighborhood business), and B-2 (general business). The requested zoning map amendment would amend 9.4-acres of undeveloped grasslands from R-3 (Residential) to B-2 (General Business), with the Kalispell North Town Center PUD zoning overlay remaining unchanged. The requested zone change would extend an existing B-2 Zone to the northerly property boundary in order to more appropriately buffer the Kalispell National Guard Armory, which borders the subject property to the west. The request will be reviewed in accordance with Chapter 27.29 of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance. The area to be rezoned can be described as 9.4-acres of land bordering the easterly boundary of the Kalispell National Guard Armory and westerly of the centerline of the future extension of Jefferson Boulevard located within Tract 9 and Tract 10 of COS 4491 in the S2 of Section 19, Township 29 North, Range 21 West, P.M.M, Flathead County, Montana. File #'s KA-18-07 and KPP-18-09 - Bruce Wiederspiel is requesting permission to annex a 1-acre property into the City of Kalispell with an initial zoning of R-3 and major subdivision approval for a 37-lot single-family subdivision. The 1-acre property will be annexed under the provisions of Sections 7-2-4601 through 7-2-4610, M.C.A., Annexation by Petition. Upon annexation by the city, the property will be served by city police, fire and have access to city sewer and water services. The initial city zoning classification will be reviewed in accordance with Section 27.03.010(4) of the Kalispell Zoning Ordinance and the itemized criteria described by 76-2-304, M.C.A. The applicant is also requesting major subdivision approval of 11.8-acres into 37 single-family residential lots, open space and city streets. The area to be subdivided was previously approved for a major subdivision known as Cottage Gardens, which has since expired. The application will be reviewed in accordance with Section 28.2.06 of the Kalispell Subdivision Regulations. The property is located a 575 and 645 Three Mile Drive. The property can be legally described as Tract 1A and Tract 1AC in the SW4 and SE4 of Section 2, Township 28 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. Documents pertaining to the agenda items are on file for public inspection at the Kalispell Planning Department, 201 First Avenue East, Kalispell, MT 59901, and are available for public review during regular office hours. In addition, information on the agenda items are posted on our website at https://mt-kalispell.civicplus.com/250/Planning under planning board "upcoming agenda." Interested persons are encouraged to attend the hearings and present their views and concerns to the Planning Board. Written comments may be submitted to the Kalispell Planning Department at the above address, prior to the date of the hearing or work session, or you may call us at (406) 758-7940, or e-mail us at planning@kalispell.com for additional information. /s/Thomas R. Jentz/KH Thomas R. Jentz Planning & Building Director November 25, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25809 KAJJ-CD BROADCAST & NEWSPAPER ANNOUNCEMENT On November 9, 2018, an application was filed with the Federal Communications Commission in Washington, D.C. requesting approval of the transfer of control of KPAX Communications, LLC, licensee of KAJJ-CD, Channel 18, Kalispell, Montana, from Cordillera Communications, LLC to Scripps Media, Inc. The officers, directors, managers, members, and/or attributable interest holders in KPAX Communications, LLC are: Cordillera Communications, LLC; EPI Preferred, LLC; Evening Post Industries, Inc.; EPI Group, LLC; the Patricia Lucas Bennett Marital Trust; The Boley Descendants' Trust; the Gilbreth Family Limited Partnership; the Manigault Family Limited Partnership; Ivan Anderson, Jr.; John Barnwell; Randolph Beretta; Richard Braunstein; Pamela Browning; Ann de Saussure; Charlton de Saussure, Jr.; Caroline Finnerty; Laurence Fritz; Margaret Garrett; Edward Gilbreth; Daniel Herres; Rebecca Herres; David Hollerith; Elizabeth S. Hollerith; Elizabeth W. Hollerith; Herman Hollerith, IV; William Hollerith; John Horlbeck; Terrance Hurley; Katherine Lawson; Louis Russell Lawson, III; Patricia Manigault; Pierre Manigault; Joseph McGee; Benjamin Moise; Ronald Owens; Michael Pearce; Wilbur Prezzano; Cheshire Rhett; Katherine Salmons; Richard Salmons, Jr.; Albert Simons III; Cotesworth Simons; Julian Simons; Phyllis Smoak; Charles Waring; Joseph Waring; Thomas Waring; Arthur Wilcox Jr.; Robert Wilcox; and Robert Hermes. The attributable parties of Scripps Media, Inc. are: The E.W. Scripps Company, Scripps Family Shareholders, William Appleton, Robert A. Carson, Jason Combs, Robin A. Davis, Michael S. Epstein, David Giles, Lisa Knutson, Mark L. Koors, Brian G. Lawlor, Douglas F. Lyons, Kevin McDonald, Julie McGehee, Jeffry Mathews, Carolyn P. Micheli, Michael O'Brien, Daniel W. Perschke, Rebecca Riegelsberger, Adam Symson, Laura Tomlin, Danyelle S.T. Wright, Candace Anderson, Joe Antonelli, Gary Baxter, Richard A. Boehne, Jeff Brogan, Lloyd D. Bucher, Amy Calvert, Adam F. Chase, Leon Clark, Ekri Diehn, Bryan D. Dunbar, Eduardo Fernandez, Larry Forsgren, Alexander Friedman, Darryll Green, Anita Helt, Cathy A. Heppler, Bill Hooper, Kevin D. Littleton, Sean P. Laughlin, Alison S. Morris, Michael L. Murri, Nick Nicholson, Michael R. Nurse, David P. Peterson, T. Lynn Plantinga, Joseph A. Poss, Jessica Rappaport, Ken Ritchie, Robert M. Rosenthal, Blake C. Sabatinelli, William M. Schuerman, Lana Durban Scott, Thomas E. Sly, Ray Thurber, Stephen A. Watt, Christopher Way, Steven Weinstein, Ellen Weiss, Steven H. Wexler, Charles L. Barmonde, Kelly B. Conlin, Lauren Rich Fine, John Hayden, Anne M. La Dow, Roger Ogden, Robert M. Scagliotti, Kim Williams, Peter R. La Dow, Charles K. McCabe, Barbara V. Scripps, Charles E. Scripps, Jr., Eaton Scripps, Edward W. Scripps, Jonathan L. Scripps, Paul Scripps, William H. Scripps and Virginia S. Vasquez. A copy of the application and related materials are available for public viewing at http://licensing.fcc.gov/prod/cdbs/pubacc/prod/app_sear.htm November 18, 21, 25, 28, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25804 NOTICE OF TRUSTEE'S SALE TO BE SOLD FOR CASH AT TRUSTEE'S SALE on February 25, 2019, at 11:00 AM at the East door of the Flathead County Justice Center located at 920 South Main Street, Kalispell MT 59901, the following described real property situated in Flathead County, Montana: Lot 1A of the Resubdivision of Lot 1 of the Resubdivision of Lots 11, 12, 13 and 14 of block 2, Bernard`s Park, according to the map or plat thereof on file and of record in the office of the Clerk and Recorder of Flathead County, Montana. Ordia R Leaming and Amber M Elsenpeter, as Grantor(s), conveyed said real property to Insured Titles, as Trustee, to secure an obligation owed to Mortgage Electronic Registration Systems, Inc. as nominee for Mann Mortgage, LLC, as Beneficiary, by Deed of Trust dated on July 10, 2015, and recorded on July 13, 2015 as Document No. 2015-000-14070. The beneficial interest is currently held by JPMorgan Chase Bank, National Association. First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., is currently the Trustee. The beneficiary has declared a default in the terms of said Deed of Trust by failing to make the monthly payments beginning April 1, 2018, and each month subsequent, which monthly installments would have been applied on the principal and interest due on said obligation and other charges against the property or loan. The total amount due on this obligation as of August 31, 2018 is $164,896.77 principal, interest totaling $3,194.88 late charges in the amount of $261.04, escrow advances of $2,224.06 and other fees and expenses advanced of $133.56, plus accruing interest, late charges, and other costs and fees that may be advanced. The Beneficiary anticipates and may disburse such amounts as may be required to preserve and protect the property and for real property taxes that may become due or delinquent, unless such amounts of taxes are paid by the Grantors. If such amounts are paid by the Beneficiary, the amounts or taxes will be added to the obligations secured by the Deed of Trust. Other expenses to be charged against the proceeds of this sale include the Trustee's fees and attorney's fees, costs and expenses of the sale and late charges, if any. Beneficiary has elected, and has directed the Trustee to sell the above described property to satisfy the obligation. The sale is a public sale and any person, including the beneficiary, excepting only the Trustee, may bid at the sale. The bid price must be paid immediately upon the close of bidding in cash or cash equivalents (valid money orders, certified checks or cashier's checks). The conveyance will be made by Trustee's Deed without any representation or warranty, including warranty of Title, express or implied, as the sale is made strictly on an as-is, where-is basis, without limitation, the sale is being made subject to all existing conditions, if any, of lead paint, mold or other environmental or health hazards. The sale purchaser shall be entitled to possession of the property on the 10th day following the sale. The grantor, successor in interest to the grantor or any other person having an interest in the property, at any time prior to the trustee's sale, may pay to the beneficiary or the successor in interest to the beneficiary the entire amount then due under the deed of trust and the obligation secured thereby (including costs and expenses actually incurred and attorney's fees) other than such portion of the principal as would not then be due had no default occurred and thereby cure the default. The scheduled Trustee's Sale may be postponed by public proclamation up to 15 days for any reason, and in the event of a bankruptcy filing, the sale may be postponed by the trustee for up to 120 days by public proclamation at least every 30 days. THIS IS AN ATTEMPT TO COLLECT A DEBT. ANY INFORMATION OBTAINED WILL BE USED FOR THAT PURPOSE. Dated: September 26, 2018 Rae Albert Assistant Secretary, First American Title Company of Montana, Inc. Successor Trustee Title Financial Specialty Services PO Box 339 Blackfoot ID 83221 STATE OF Idaho ss. County of Bingham On this 26th day of September, 2018, before me, a notary public in and for said County and State, personally appeared Rae Albert, known to me to be the Assistant Secretary of First American Title Company of Montana, Inc., Successor Trustee, known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument and acknowledged to me that he executed the same. Kaitlin Ann Gotch Notary Public Bingham County, Idaho Commission expires: 07/29/2022 J P Morgan Chase Bank, N.A. vs AMBER M. ELSENPETERORDIA R. LEAMING 106006-1 November 18, 25, December 2, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 25813 PURPOSE OF PUBLIC NOTICE The purpose of this notice is to state the Department's intention to issue a wastewater discharge permit to the facility listed in this notice. This permit is issued by the Department under the authority of 75-5-402, Montana Code Annotated (MCA); the Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) 17.30.1301 et seq., Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES); and Sections 402 and 303 of the Federal Clean Water Act. The Water Protection Bureau has prepared a draft permit for the facility listed below. Copies of the draft permit, fact sheet, and environmental assessment are available upon request from the Water Protection Bureau or on the Department's website www.deq.mt.gov. APPLICANT INFORMATION APPLICANT NAME: United States Army Corps of Engineers P.O. Box 208 Fort Peck, MT 59223 FACILITY NAME: Fort Peck Project (Fort Peck dam) FACILITY LOCATION: #1 Lower Yellowstone Road McCone County RECEIVING WATER: Missouri River PERMIT NUMBER: MT0031551 This permit is a reissuance of a Montana Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (MPDES) permit for discharge of treated wastewater to the Missouri River. The Fort Peck dam forms Fort Peck Lake, and the facility discharges to the Missouri River below the dam. Water is diverted from Fort Peck Lake through two tunnels into two powerhouses (Power Plant #1 and Power Plant #2) for electricity generation and cooling for moving parts and ambient air in the dam. The proposed permit will maintain pH limitations for outfalls 001, 007, and 010; maintain oil and grease limitations for outfall 010; remove oil and grease limits for outfalls 001 and 007; and maintain temperature limitations for outfalls 002, 004, 005, 006, 012, 013, and 021. Outfalls 003 and 014 are added in this renewal, with temperature limits applied for outfall 003. Outfall 023 is removed in this renewal. The proposed permit requires periodic self-monitoring of discharge quality and quantity, with monthly reporting of results. PUBLIC COMMENT Public comments are invited ANYTIME PRIOR TO CLOSE OF BUSINESS December 20, 2018. Comments may be directed to the DEQ Water Quality Division, Water Protection Bureau, PO Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620. All comments received or postmarked PRIOR TO CLOSE OF BUSINESS December 20, 2018, will be considered in the formulation of final determinations to be imposed on the permits. If you wish to comment electronically, you may e-mail the Department at DEQWPBPublicComments@mt.gov. During the public comment period provided by the notice, the Department will accept requests for a public hearing. A request for a public hearing must be in writing and must state the nature of the issue proposed to be raised in the hearing (ARM 17.30.1373). The Department will respond to all substantive comments and issue a final decision within sixty days of this notice or as soon as possible thereafter. Additional information may be obtained upon request by calling (406) 444-5546 or by writing to the aforementioned address. The complete administrative record, including permit application and other pertinent information, is maintained at the Water Protection Bureau office in Helena and is available for review during business hours. PUBLIC NOTICE NO. MT-18-26 November 19, 2018 November 25, 2018 MNAXLP __________________________