The State of Montana Natural Resource Damage Program (NRDP) is preparing an interim restoration plan for the natural resources injured by Operable Unit 3 (OU3; the mine site) of the Libby Asbestos Superfund Site. NRDP is seeking public input from interested individuals and entities on the preparation of the interim restoration plan, including allocation of $2-4 million to early restoration projects, and scoping the issues that may be associated with implementation of any proposed early restoration projects. NRDP has prepared a memorandum that summarizes the purpose and scope of the interim restoration plan, identifies preliminary early restoration project goals, and describes how the public can participate. The memorandum is available on NRDP's website or by calling (406)444-0205: https://dojmt.gov/lands/nrdp-public-notices/notices-of-public-comment/ Please send proposals, questions, and concerns to: Montana Natural Resource Damage Program 1720 9th Ave. P.O. Box 201425 Helena, MT 59620-1425 (406) 444-0205 nrdp@mt.gov Please put "Libby Asbestos OU3 Early Restoration Scoping" in the subject line. Proposals must be submitted by November 20, 2023, at 11:59 pm. A public meeting will be held at: 6:00 pm on Thursday, November 2, 2023 Ponderosa Room, Libby City Hall 952 E Spruce Libby, MT 59923 There will also be a remote option to attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams. Refer to the memorandum for information about the virtual meeting. PUBLISHED IN The Western News October 27 & 31, 2023. MNAXLP The State of Montana Natural Resource Damage Program ( NRDP ) is preparing an interim restoration plan for the natural resources injured by Operable Unit 3 ( OU3 ; the mine site ) of the Libby Asbestos Superfund Site . NRDP is seeking public input from interested individuals and entities on the preparation of the interim restoration plan , including allocation of $ 2-4 million to early restoration projects , and scoping the issues that may be associated with implementation of any proposed early restoration projects . NRDP has prepared a memorandum that summarizes the purpose and scope of the interim restoration plan , identifies preliminary early restoration project goals , and describes how the public can participate . The memorandum is available on NRDP's website or by calling ( 406 ) 444-0205 : https://dojmt.gov/lands/nrdp-public-notices/notices-of-public-comment/ Please send proposals , questions , and concerns to : Montana Natural Resource Damage Program 1720 9th Ave. P.O. Box 201425 Helena , MT 59620-1425 ( 406 ) 444-0205 nrdp@mt.gov Please put " Libby Asbestos OU3 Early Restoration Scoping " in the subject line . Proposals must be submitted by November 20 , 2023 , at 11:59 pm . A public meeting will be held at : 6:00 pm on Thursday , November 2 , 2023 Ponderosa Room , Libby City Hall 952 E Spruce Libby , MT 59923 There will also be a remote option to attend the meeting via Microsoft Teams . Refer to the memorandum for information about the virtual meeting . PUBLISHED IN The Western News October 27 & 31 , 2023. MNAXLP