Legals for February, 6 2022

No. 28320 INVITATION TO BID CITY OF WHITEFISH SPOKANE AVENUE WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT Separate sealed bids for construction of the Spokane Avenue Water Main Replacement Project will be received by the City of Whitefish at 418 E 2nd Street, Whitefish, MT 59937 until 11:00 AM local time on Thursday, February 24, 2022 and then publicly opened and read aloud. All General Contractors who intend to submit bids for this project must have already submitted a completed Pre-Qualification package prior to the January 10th, 2022 deadline, as previously advertised. The project generally consists of municipal water system improvements along Spokane Avenue (Hwy 93) from 2nd Street to 13th Street in Whitefish, MT. Approximately 3,600 LF of 18" C900 PVC water main is to be installed under Spokane Avenue replacing existing water mains. The new main will tie-in to the existing water distribution system in several locations. Existing residential and commercial water services will be reconnected to the new water main. Sidewalks and curb will be removed and replaced at several intersections to meet current ADA requirements. Multiple fire hydrants will also be replaced. Horizontal directional drilling will be required for some water service connections. Services of a licensed arborist will be required to mitigate damage to existing trees along the project corridor. The Owner has purchased and will furnish the materials listed in the project documents. These materials will be made available to the Contractor at the Owner's laydown yard. The Contractor will be responsible for purchasing, furnishing and installing all components not listed in the project documents as necessary for project completion. Complete electronic Project Plans, Project Specifications, Bid Proposal Packet and are available at the Morrison-Maierle, Inc. website "www.m-m.net" by hovering over the "CONTACT US" tab, then click "PROJECTS BIDDING", then click "View our current projects bidding page" and selecting this project from the project list which will direct you to the QuestCDN website. Documents can only be viewed and cannot be downloaded or printed without purchasing. To purchase and download the project documents in pdf format, click "Download Project PDF" and sign on to QuestCDN.com. Plan documents and the Bid Proposal Packet can be downloaded for a fee of $40. Please contact QuestCDN at 952-233-1632 or email "info@questcdn.com" for assistance in the free membership registration, downloading documents, and working with this digital project information. Hard copies of the Project Plans and Specifications are not available for purchase. There will be a Pre-Bid Conference at the office of the Owner at 418 E. 2nd Street in Whitefish, MT at 10:00 A.M. on February 10th, 2022. Interested CONTRACTORS are strongly encouraged to attend. A tour of the project site(s) will be conducted after the meeting. Prior to bidding on the project, all contractors and subcontractors doing work on this project will be required to obtain a Contractor's Registration with the Montana Department of Labor and Industry. Each bid or proposal must be accompanied by a Certified Check, Cashier's Check, or Bid Bond payable to the City of Whitefish, in an amount not less than ten percent (10%) of the total amount of the bid. Successful BIDDERS shall furnish an approved Construction Performance Bond and a Construction (Labor and Materials) Payment Bond, each in the amount of one hundred percent (100%) of the contract amount. Insurance as required shall be provided by the successful BIDDER(s) and a certificate(s) of that insurance shall be provided. Additional MDT bonding requirements will be required of the successful bidder as discussed in the project documents. A bid may not be withdrawn after the scheduled time for the public opening of the Bids specified above. The right is reserved to reject any or all Proposals received, to waive informalities, to postpone the award of the contract for a period of not to exceed sixty (60) days, and to accept the lowest responsive and responsible bid which is in the best interest of the City of Whitefish. February 6, 13, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28294 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Blanchard Lake Zoning District from AG-20 (Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from AG-20 (Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) are described as: A tract of land, situated, lying and being in the Northeast Quarter of the Northeast Quarter of Section 24, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and more particularly described as follows: That portion of Parcel A and Parcel B of Certificate of Survey No. 1779 (records of Flathead County, Montana) lying in Section 24, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana; Subject to and together with all appurtenant easements of record. EXCEPTING THEREFROM that portion granted to the State of Montana in Bargain and Sale Deed recorded May 14, 1992 as Document No. 92-135-08540, records of Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the AG-20 and SAG-5 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, 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 zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Commissioners' Office and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 22nd day of February, 2022 at 9:00 o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Blanchard Lake Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 4th day of January, 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman February 6, 13, 2022 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 28295 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Bigfork Zoning District from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural). The boundaries of the areas proposed to be amended from SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to SAG-5 (Suburban Agricultural) are described as: A tract of land, situated, lying, and being in the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 16, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana, and more particularly described as follows to wit: Commencing at the southwest corner of the South Half of the Southwest Quarter of Section 16, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana; Thence N85°53'00"E 650.71 feet to the southwest corner of Tract 3 of Certificate of Survey No. 15806 (records of Flathead County, Montana) and THE TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING OF THE TRACT OF LAND HEREIN DESCRIBED; Thence N00°17'42"W 660.02; Thence S88°49'33"E 726.36; Thence S00°17'42"E 660.02 feet; Thence N88°49'33"W 726.36 feet to the point of beginning and containing 10.002 ACRES; Subject to and together with all appurtenant easements of record. AND Tract 1 of Certificate of Survey No. 20478, in That Portion of the Northeast Quarter of the Northwest Quarter of Section 21, Township 27 North, Range 19 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the SAG-10 and SAG-5 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, 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 zone change are also on for file for public inspection at the Commissioners' Office and at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office. The public hearing will be held on the 22nd day of February, 2022 at 9:30 o'clock a.m. in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Bigfork Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received prior to the hearing. DATED this 4th day of January, 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman February 6, 13, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28296 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a change in the zoning designation in a portion of the Blanchard Lake Zoning District from AG-40 (Agricultural) and SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to AG-20 (Agricultural). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from AG-40 (Agricultural) and SAG-10 (Suburban Agricultural) to AG-20 (Agricultural) are described as: Lots 1 and 2 of Subdivision 206 in Section 03, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. AND A portion of Tract 1 of COS 21768 in the Northeast Quarter of Section 03, Township 30 North, Range 22 West, P.M.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the AG-40, SAG-10 and AG-20 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, located at 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, and on the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office's website, at: http:// http://flathead.mt.gov/planning_zoning/zoning.php. Documents related to the proposed zone change are also on for 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 24th day of February 2022, at 9 o'clock a.m., in the Commissioner's Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the Blanchard Lake Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 4th day of January, 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman February 6, 13, 2022 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 28297 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING The Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana, hereby gives notice, pursuant to Section 76-2-205(1), M.C.A., that it will hold a public hearing to consider a request to change the zoning designation in a portion of the Highway 93 North Zoning District from AG-40 (Agricultural) to R-1 (Suburban Residential). The boundaries of the area proposed to be amended from AG-40 (Agricultural) to R-1 (Suburban Residential) are described as: The Southwest Quarter of the Northeast Quarter (SW 1/4 NE 1/4) of Section 12 in Township 29 North, Range 22 West, M.P.M., Flathead County, Montana. The regulations defining the AG-40 and R-1 zones are contained in the Flathead County Zoning Regulations on file for public inspection at the Office of the Board of Commissioners, located at 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana, at the Flathead County Planning and Zoning Office, 40 11th Street West, Kalispell, Montana, 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 zone change are also on for 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 24th day of February, 2022, at 10:00 o'clock a.m.in the Commissioner's Chambers, Third Floor, Old Courthouse, Kalispell, Montana. At the public hearing, the Board of Commissioners will give the public an opportunity to be heard regarding the proposed change to the text of the Highway 93 North Zoning District. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners prior to the hearing if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office at least three business days prior to the hearing. DATED this 4th day of January, 2022 BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: /s/ Pamela J. Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman February 6, 13, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28324 CALL FOR BIDS Notice is hereby given that sealed bids for the crushing and stockpiling of gravel at Flathead County's Old Steele Bridge (OSB) gravel pit will be received by the County Board of Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana. The work contemplated consists of crushing and stockpiling the following: 1" MINUS CRUSHED GRAVEL WITH BENTONITE Approximately 70,000 tons of 1" inch minus crushed gravel at the OSB Pit in Flathead County. Flathead County has budgeted $1,000,000 for this project and reserves the right to increase or decrease quantities to meet the budget. Crushed material to meet specifications below. Crushed material shall include 1/2" minus crushed bentonite with less than 16% moisture content and free swell greater than 16 cc to achieve Plasticity Index as required. Contractor shall determine the amount of bentonite to achieve gravel that meets the specifications. PERCENTAGE BY WEIGHT PASSING SQUARE MESH SIEVES Sieve Size Job Mix Target Bands 1" 100% 3/4" 97-100% 3/8" 70-80% No.4 51-63% No. 16 28-39% No. 40 19-27% No. 200 12-20% LL 35 max PI 6-12% The above gradation bands represent the job mix target limits, which determine the suitability of aggregate for use. The final job mix target gradation must be within the specified bands and uniformly graded from course to fine and not vary from the low limits on one screen to the high limit on the adjacent screen, or vice versa. Not less than 60% of coarse aggregate particles by weight shall have at least two mechanically fractured faces (ASTM D5821). Contractor performs sieve analysis (AASHTO T27 and T11) and liquid limit (AASHTO T89 Method A & T87), and plasticity index (AASHTO T90) every 2,000 tons. SANDING MATERIAL Approximately 25,000 tons of sanding material at the OSB Pit in Flathead County. Crushed material to meet MDT Standard Specification. Furnish sand surfacing meeting Grade 4 Table 701-7 gradation requirements. PERCENTAGE BY WEIGHT PASSING SQUARE MESH SIEVES Sieve Size 1 1 /2 inch (37.5 mm) Grade 1 100 1 inch (25.0 mm) Grade 2 100 3/4 inch (19.0 mm) Grade 3 100 1/2 inch (12.5 mm) Grade 4 100 No. 4 (4.75 mm)Grade 5 100 No. 10 (2.00 mm Grade 1 65 min. Grade 2 65 min. Grade 3 65 min. Grade 4 50 min.Grade 5 50 min. No. 200 (0.075)Grade 1 20 max. Grade 2 20 max. Grade 3 20 max. Grade 4 20 max. Grade 5 20 max. The liquid limit for the material passing the No. 40 sieve is 25 maximum, and the plasticity index cannot exceed 0. Contractor performs sieve analysis (AASHTO T27 and T11) and liquid limit (AASHTO T89 Method A & T87), and plasticity index (AASHTO T90) every 2,000 tons. A stockpile of 3/4 inch natural fines is located immediately north of the asphalt plant. This material is to be utilized first by the contractor to produce the sanding material. It is unknown if more material to meet the project volume will be needed. These two materials are being bid as one project. Only one contract will be awarded for this work. Actual amounts to be crushed shall be determined based upon quantity and unit prices. Crushed material quantity will be paid for by determining a rodded unit weight (ASTM C29) for product(s) and accompanying owner survey(s) to determine pile volume. All material up to 4 feet shall be crushed; any material over 4 feet will be considered oversize. Material and pit area may be viewed by making an appointment with the Road Department. The exact location of material to crush and of the stockpile will be designated by the Flathead County Road Department at the time of crushing. Contact the Flathead County Road Department if there are any questions or to set up a time to view the crushing site. Bid proposals must be submitted on a form to be provided for the purpose, addressed to the Board of County Commissioners, Room 302, 800 South Main, Kalispell, MT 59901, and enclosed in an envelope marked, "Proposal for Crushing and Stockpiling Gravel." No proposal will be considered unless accompanied by a proposal security in the amount of ten percent (10%) of his bid to secure the bidder's express covenant that if the bidder is awarded the contract, the bidder will, within ten (10) days, enter into a formal contract for the purchase and sale of said materials. Bid security shall be payable to Flathead County and shall be in the form of lawful money of the United States; a cashier's check, certified check, bank money order or bank draft issued by a Montana bank, or a bid bond executed by a surety corporation authorized to do business in Montana. A performance bond will be required for the faithful performance of the successful contractor in the full amount of the bid. Specifications, forms of contract, proposal blanks, and full instructions are on file and may be obtained at the Commissioner's Office, at 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901. Time is of the essence. Liquidated damages in the amount of $200 per day shall be due in the event that the contractor fails to complete the contract within seventy-five (75) days. This allows thirty (30) days for the contractor to file a public notice of moving and the State change of location notice. Extenuating circumstances will be considered by the County Commissioners for extension of the contract date. The work must be completed by May 31, 2022. The successful bidder must contract to pay prevailing wage rates (Highway Construction Services) set by the Montana Department of Labor. The Contractor and all subcontractors will be required to have a certificate of registration from the Employment Relations Division of the Montana Department of Labor and Industry in the proper classification. The successful bidder must contract to give preference to the employment of bona fide residents of Montana in the performance of the work. A resident bidder will be allowed a preference against the bid of any nonresident bidder from any state or county that enforces a preference for resident bidders equal to the preference given in the other state or county. The successful bidder will also be required to provide proof of Workers' Compensation insurance and/or an independent contractor certification from the State dated after May 1, 2005, as well as satisfy the County's minimum insurance requirements. All sealed bids, plainly marked as such, must be delivered to the Clerk to Flathead County Board of Commissioners, 800 South Main, Room 302, Kalispell, MT 59901, on or before 4:30 PM on February 16, 2022. Bids will be opened and read at 9:00 AM on February 17, 2022 in the Commissioner's Chambers, 3rd floor of the County Courthouse. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids and to accept the bid deemed to be in the best interest of Flathead County. The award of a bid will be made solely by the issuance of a letter of award to the successful bidder by the Office of the Flathead County Board of Commissioners. Dated this 1st day of February, 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By Pamela Holmquistt Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman February 6, 13, 2022 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 28325 NOTICE OF HEARING ON PROPOSED FY22 BUDGET AMENDMENT NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Flathead County, Montana intends to amend the budget for the 2021-2022 fiso amendment affects the following functions: general government; public safety; public works; public health; social and economic services; culture and recreation and solid waste. Details are open to public inspection in the Office of the Flathead County Clerk & Recorder, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana and also available on the County website at http://flathead.mt.gov/finance/downloads.php. The Board will meet on the 17th day of Feb, 2022 at 9:15 a.m. for the purpose of holding a hearing and consideration of the amendment to the original budget. Said meeting is to be held in the Commissioners' Chambers, Third Floor, 800 South Main, Kalispell, Montana. Any taxpayer or resident may appear at the hearing and will be heard for or against any part of the proposed budget amendment. For further information, please contact Amy Dexter, Finance Director, 800 South Main, Room 214, Kalispell, Montana 59901, Telephone (406) 758-5538. Written comments are encouraged and will be reviewed by the Commissioners if received by the Flathead County Commissioners' Office prior to the hearing. DATED this 1st day of February 2022. BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS Flathead County, Montana By: Pamela Holmquist Pamela J. Holmquist, Chairman February 6, 13, 2022 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 28303 REQUEST FOR QUALIFICATIONS The Flathead City-County Board of Health is requesting interested persons/firms to submit their qualifications for providing veterinary services to the Flathead County Animal Shelter. Such qualification statements are to be submitted in writing and electronically to the Flathead City County Board of Health at 1035 First Avenue West, Kalispell, Montana, 59901 and to jrussell@flathead.mt.gov. Statements of Qualifications must be received no later than February 18, 2022, at 5:00 P.M. All responses will be reviewed by a selection committee appointed by the Flathead City-County Board of Health and those persons/firms chosen for further discussions or more detailed submittals will be so notified by written letter from the Flathead City-County Health Department. SCOPE OF WORK: The firm selected will provide veterinary services by a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine necessary to facilitate the Flathead County Animal Shelter's mission of spaying or neutering cats and dogs to reaching "adoptable" status, as well as other veterinary medical needs which regularly arise. The shelter normally houses up to 50 cats and 50 dogs, generally brought in as strays or owner surrenders. CRITERIA OF SELECTION: Selection of a person/firm for the provision of these services will be based upon the following criteria and each must be addressed within the qualifications response submitted in order to be eligible for consideration. 1. Demonstrated professional expertise and knowledge to create a healthy and safe environment for pets under the care of the Shelter focusing on the philosophies of herd health, preventative medicine, and maintaining good public health. 2. Demonstrated ability to provide basic or emergent medical care and surgical sterilization for pets in the Shelter to maximize the chances for a successful adoption of every pet. Services must be provided by a licensed Veterinarian and a veterinary technician. 3. These individuals/firms must provide proof of: a. Worker's compensation insurance, and b. $1M liability insurance (at minimum). The firm selected must be willing to name Flathead County as "additional insured." 4. Demonstrated ability to develop and administer clear medical and surgical policies and procedures for standardization of services to be implemented and consistently utilized. 5. Ensure that all adopted pets are as healthy at release as practical, respecting the financial parameters set by the Shelter. 6. Demonstrated ability to partner with the Shelter staff to cultivate a public image that adopted pets are healthy when they are released. Alternatively, for pets with real or potential health concerns at the time of release, be able to accurately describe in writing the issues of concern. 7. Demonstrated ability to develop, administer and provide effective oversight of a scheduled staff training program so that better and more consistent medicine can be delivered by the current staff with confidence. 8. If you have provided similar services for other shelters, please provide references in the written form indicating name, address and telephone number of owners for similar projects completed. 9. Present and projected workloads of the person/firm to ensure the services desired are provided. 10. Resumes of persons assigned to this project. 11. Please provide at least three references indicating name, address and telephone numbers. Weighted evaluation criteria will be available upon request and will be based on the eleven criteria listed above. Please provide three written Statements of Qualifications as well as a PDF file. Questions may be referred to Joseph W. Russell, Health Officer, Flathead City-County Health Department at (406) 751-8103. Dated this 25th Day of January, 2022 Flathead County Board of Commissioners Pamela J. Holmquist, Chair January 30, February 6, 2022 MNAXLP _________________________

No. 28300 Peg L. Allison Clerk of District Court Flathead County Justice Center 920 South Main Street Kalispell, MT 59901 (406) 758-5906 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE ELEVENTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF FLATHEAD IN THE MATTERS OF: H.E.F., H.E.F., YOUTHS IN NEED OF CARE. Cause No. DN-22-003(D) Cause No. DN-22-004(D) SUMMONS FOR PUBLICATION To: Jerod Fister, birth father of the above-named children: YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED that a Petition has been filed in the above-entitled Court by the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services, Child and Family Services Division, 121 Financial Drive, Suite C, Kalispell, MT 59901, requesting adjudication of the children as youths in need of case and temporary legal custody. NOW, THEREFORE, YOU ARE HEREBY DIRECTED to appear on Friday, February 18, 2022 at 1:30 PM before the Honorable Dan Wilson, District Judge, Department 4, Flathead County Justice Center, 920 South Main Street, Third Floor, Kalispell, Flathead County, MT, then and there to show cause, if any you may have, why the Petition should not be granted. H.E.F. was born on August 23, 2016 in Kalispell, Montana. H.E.F. was born on August 23, 2016 in Kalispell, Montana. The birth mother is Stephanie Fister. You have the right to representation by an attorney in these proceedings. If you are unable to afford an attorney, the Court will appoint an attorney to represent you. Your failure to appear at the hearing constitutes a denial of your interest in the above-named child, which denial may result, without further notice of this proceeding or any subsequent proceedings, in the Court entering judgment by default against you for all relief requested in the Petition. A copy of the Petition is filed with the Clerk of District Court for the Eleventh Judicial District Court in and for Flathead County, 920 South Main, Third Floor, Kalispell, MT, 59901, telephone (406) 758-5870. WITNESS my hand and Seal of this Court this 20th day of January, 2022. PEG L. ALLISON Clerk of District Court By: ANISSA NEILS Deputy Clerk January 23, 30, February 6, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28314 Legal Notice Comprehensive Five-Year Bond Review and Proposed Partial Bond Release for Troy Mine Inc. (Hard Rock Mining Operating Permit No. 00093) Located in Lincoln County, MT The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has received a request for bond release from Troy Mine Inc. (TMI). TMI is authorized to operate an underground copper / silver mine and mill under Operating Permit No. 00093. The site is located on private and United States Forest Service lands in Sections 31 and 32 of Township 30 North Range 33 West, Sections 5, 6 and 7 of Township 29 North Range 33 West, Sections 12, 13, 14, 23, 24, 25, 26, 35 and 36 of Township 29 North, Range 34 West, and Sections 5 and 6 of Township 28 North, Range 33 West, approximately 10 to 15 miles south of the town of Troy in Lincoln County. DEQ currently holds a reclamation bond in the amount of $16,718,502. DEQ is proposing to release $1,508,219 and retain $15,210,283 after both releasing bond for completed reclamation tasks and increasing the bond as a result of a comprehensive bond review. The bond release was requested by the operator for the partial completion of reclamation, which includes demolition of the office/administration building, the secondary crusher building, the fine ore bin, the shop buildings, several other smaller buildings located at the mill and office sites, and the concrete foundations associated with each structure. Also, the mine's south portal has been backfilled and the surrounding area reclaimed. DEQ has determined the partial completion of reclamation would decrease the currently required bond by $2,468,918, resulting in a required bond of $14,249,584. In addition to the request for bond release, DEQ is conducting a comprehensive bond review for Operating Permit No. 00093. DEQ has determined that the current bonding level does not represent the present costs of compliance with the Metal Mine Reclamation Act, administrative rules adopted thereunder, and the operating permit. DEQ is proposing to increase the bond by $960,699. The bond increase is largely due to changes in fuel price, equipment rates, and updated indirect costs such as mobilization, contingency, and administration. DEQ has determined the net effect on the bond from the release request ($2,468,918) and increase as a result of the five-year comprehensive review ($960,699) is a bond release of $1,508,219. The procedure for adjusting bonds as a result of a comprehensive bond review is set forth in Section 82-4-338(3), MCA. Pursuant to Section 82-4-338(5), Montana Code Annotated (MCA), DEQ may not release or decrease a reclamation bond until the public has been provided an opportunity for a hearing and a hearing has been held if requested. The company and the public will have until Tuesday, March 8, 2022, to comment on these proposed changes to the bond amount. DEQ will issue a final bond determination after the comment period has expired. The company, or any person with an interest that may be adversely affected by DEQ's final bond determination, may obtain a contested case hearing before the Board of Environmental Review. A written request for a hearing must be filed with DEQ within 30 days of the issuance of the final bond determination, stating the reason for the request. Requests for copies of the bond calculation associated with the comprehensive bond review, and any related questions should be directed to Eric Dahlgren, Hard Rock Mining Section Supervisor, Mining Bureau, Department of Environmental Quality, PO Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901, by telephone at (406) 444-5245 or by e-mail at e dahlgren@mt.gov. February 6, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________

No. 28312 Montana Fish, Wildlife & Parks (FWP) is seeking public comment on a draft environmental assessment on a proposal for the annual release of pen-raised ring-necked pheasants on suitable state lands. Comments are due by 5:00pm on February 28, 2022. It can be viewed on FWP's website: https://fwp.mt.gov/public-notices/news/2022/jan/0127-draft-ea-annual-release-of-pen-raised-ring-necked-pheasants February 2, 6, 2022 MNAXLP __________________________