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DEQ Issues Draft Environmental Assessment for Motor Vehicle Wrecking Facility in Ravalli County
Agency Seeks Public Comment
HELENA–The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has published a draft Environmental Assessment (EA) for Jeff’s Towing regarding the licensing of a motor vehicle wrecking facility (MVWF). The proposed half-acre facility would be within a fenced area on a 1-acre parcel in Stevensville located in Ravalli County.
MVWFs are licensed to buy, sell, or deal in four or more vehicles per year to wreck or dismantle vehicles, deal in secondhand junk vehicles, and purchase wrecked vehicles from insurance companies. MVWF’s provide a commercial source of automotive parts at a cost savings to the consumer and recycle the metals in portions of vehicles not sold as parts. Reuse and recycling of vehicle parts helps to conserve energy and natural resources.
DEQ prepared a draft EA in compliance with the Montana Environmental Policy Act to analyze potential impacts of the proposal. A 30-day public comment period starts today, after which DEQ will review comments and make a final decision on the application. The public comment period closes Sept. 16, 2022, and comments can be submitted electronically or by mail. To view the draft EA or to learn more about how to submit comments, please visit https://deq.mt.gov/News/publiccomment-folder/news-article44.