Public comment sought on proposed administrative rules for Sage Grouse program

The Montana Sage Grouse Oversight Team is seeking public comment on proposed administrative rules to further implement the Montana Greater Sage Grouse Stewardship Act.

“The proposed rules relate to mitigation and development of a tool to quantify both conservation and development impacts to sage grouse habitat, “ said Carolyn Sime, Sage Grouse Conservation Program Manager. “A diverse group of stakeholders has worked hard to develop these proposed rules.”

The public comment period opened Dec. 23, 2016, and will run through 5 p.m. on Jan. 23, 2017. A copy of the draft rules is a...