What Montana Laws govern sand and gravel operations?
– Montana open cut mining laws regulate sand and gravel operations (MCA Title 82-Ch 4) and require guidelines for reclamation procedures (ARM Title 17-Ch 24). – Gravel operations are subject to the Montana Environmental Policy Act, which requires Montana Department of Environmental Quality to conduct environmental assessments on every proposed operation. The MDEQ also issues permits for all gravel operations which specify “conditions” under which they operate. – Local governments approve and oversee zoning and land use regulations that often result in additional “conditions” on gravel operations. document.getElementById(‘more_20’).style.
