AGP Executive Report
Last update: 7 hours agoPower & Growth Watch: Montana DEQ says it will ask to intervene in NorthWestern Energy’s “Large New Load Tariff” case at the Montana Public Service Commission, arguing large new users like data centers should cover their own grid costs without shifting bills onto families and small businesses. Superfund Cleanup: In Butte, the EPA proposed lowering the lead cleanup trigger for residential soil and dust from 1,200 to 456 parts per million, which would expand testing and remediation to thousands more homes—sparking debate over whether the new threshold is protective enough. Blackfoot River Under Pressure: Montana DEQ approved exploratory drilling for Sentinel Metals in the Blackfoot River headwaters, raising concerns that the next step could be a larger mine that threatens water quality and trout habitat. Wildfire Readiness: A Montana opinion piece warns that federal staffing cuts and reduced hazardous-fuels work could raise wildfire risk as the state heads into another dangerous season. UM River Shuttle: The University of Montana will run free, student-operated UDASH River shuttles starting June 25, offering zero-fare rides to Clark Fork access points with safety and licensing rules for recreationists.
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