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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02-27-26 Correspondence - MT Dept of Natural Resources and Conservation - Public Notice of Public Comment Period February 19,2026 Page 1 of 2 41 H 30165312 Public Notice Public Comment Period 600 Application PUBLIC NOTICE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD Notice to Water Users (Pursuant to Section 85-2-307,MCA) The following application has been submitted to appropriate water in the State of Montana. THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION PROPOSES TO GRANT AN APPLICATION FOR BENEFICIAL WATER USE PERMIT. DESCRIBED BELOW ARE THE PERTINENT FACTS WHICH SUMMARIZE THE APPLICATION. THE DRAFT PRELIMINARY DETERMINATION(PD)DOCUMENTING THE FINDINGS OF FACT AND CONCLUSIONS OF LAW AND ANY CONDITIONS ATTACHED TO THE WATER RIGHT ARE AVAILABLE ON THE INTERNET AT https://dnrc.mt.aov[Water-Resources/Water-Rights/application-status-environmental-assessments/. PUBLIC COMMENT DEADLINE: MARCH 27,2026. PUBLIC COMMENTS MUST BE FILED ON A PUBLIC COMMENT FORM,FORM 654,AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE STATED DEADLINE.THE FORM IS AVAILABLE ON THE DEPARTMENT'S WEBSITE OR CAN BE OBTAINED FROM ANY WATER RESOURCES REGIONAL OFFICE.MAIL PAPER COPIES OF THE COMPLETED FORM TO:DNRC WATER RIGHTS BUREAU,PO BOX 201601,HELENA,MT 59620-1601.SUBMIT ELECTRONIC COPIES OF THE COMPLETED FORM TO: DNRCWATERRIGHTSCOMMENTOBJECTION@MT.GOV.PER 85-2-307(5)(C),MCA,IF NO PUBLIC COMMENTS ARE RECEIVED,THE DRAFT PD WILL BE ADOPTED AS FINAL AND THERE WILL BE NO OPPORTUNITY TO OBJECT TO THIS APPLICATION. DIRECT ANY QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO THE APPLICATION,OR REQUESTS TO OBTAIN THE DRAFT PD OR PUBLIC COMMENT FORM TO THE WATER RESOURCES OFFICE AT 2273 BOOT HILL COURT,SUITE 110, BOZEMAN,MT 59715-7249,PHONE:406-586-3136,FAX:406-587-9726. IF ISSUED,THE RIGHT WILL BE SUBJECT TO PRIOR EXISTING WATER RIGHTS. Application Number: 41 H 30165312 Owners: BARNARD CONSTRUCTION 3520 ROYAL WOLF WAY BOZEMAN,MT 59718-4752 Priority Date: SEPTEMBER 23,2025 at 09:51 A.M. Purpose(Use): GEOTHERMAL Maximum Flow Rate: 550.00 GPM Maximum Volume: 298.38 AC-FT Source Name: GROUNDWATER Source Type: GROUNDWATER Point of Diversion and Means of Diversion: ID Govt Lot Qtr See See Two Rge County 1 SWSESE 22 1S 5E GALLATIN Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Diversion Means: WELL Subdivision: NELSON MEADOWS SUB Well Depth: 202.00 FEET Static Water Level: 17.00 FEET 2 SWSESE 22 1S 5E GALLATIN Period of Diversion: JANUARY 1 TO DECEMBER 31 Diversion Means: WELL Subdivision: NELSON MEADOWS SUB Well Depth: 232.00 FEET Static Water Level: 17.00 FEET PODS ARE LOCATED IN BLOCK 7 LOT 26A AND BLOCK 8 LOTS 24&25 OF NELSON MEADOWS SUBDIVISION Purpose(Use): GEOTHERMAL Volume: 298.38 AC-FT Period of Use: JANUARY 1 to DECEMBER 31 Place of Use: ID Acres Govt Lot Otr See See Twn Rge County 1 SESWSE 22 1S 5E GALLATIN 2 SWSESE 22 1S 5E GALLATIN 3 NWNENE 27 1S 5E GALLATIN February 19,2026 Page 2 of 2 41 H 30165312 Public Notice Public Comment Period 600 Application POU IS LOCATED IN BLOCK 7 LOT 26A AND BLOCK 8 LOTS 24&25 OF NELSON MEADOWS SUBDIVISION Remarks: IMPORTANT INFORMATION THIS NON-CONSUMPTIVE GEOTHERMAL HEATING AND COOLING SYSTEM CONSISTS OF 2 EXTRACTION WELLS AND 2 INJECTION WELLS. PUBLISHED IN:BOZEMAN DAILY CHRONICLE ON FEBRUARY 25,2026.