(Helena)  The Montana Department of Environmental Quality has extended the time for the public to comment on the scope of an Environmental Analysis for the Crevice Exploration Project. The new deadline for comments is March 10, 2016.

Crevice Mining Group, LLC has submitted an application to DEQ for an exploration license to investigate the potential for a gold mining project on private property located northeast of Gardiner in Park County.

The extension will allow more time for the public to submit substantive comments to help determine the scope of the EA.

The exploration application is available to view on DEQ's website at: http://deq.mt.gov/Land/Hardrock Comments on the proposed exploration application may be submitted electronically using the DEQ Public Comment Portal at: http://svc.mt.gov/deq/publiccomment Written comments may also be submitted to Jen Lane, Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901.

Questions about the EA process may be directed to Jen Lane at the address above or by phone at 406-444-4956.

The DEQ will make reasonable accommodations for those with disabilities who wish to participate in the MEPA process. If you require an accommodation, please contact Lisa Peterson at 406-444-2929 or: lpeterson@mt.gov 

FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Kristi Ponozzo
DEQ Public Policy Director
406-444-2813