_____________ joint resolution NO. _____________
INTRODUCED BY _________________________________________________
By Request of the ****
A joint resolution of the Senate and the House of Representatives of the state of montana requesting an interim study of remediation work at the smurfit-stone mill site, including a consideration of future actions.
WHEREAS, the Constitution of the State of Montana holds that the state and each person shall maintain and improve a clean and healthful environment in the state for present and future generations; and
WHEREAS, the Smurfit-Stone mill was historically an economic driver of Frenchtown; and
Now, therefore, be it resolved by the Senate and the House of Representatives OF THE STATE OF MONTANA:
That the Legislative Council be requested to designate an appropriate interim committee or statutory committee, pursuant to section 5-5-217, MCA, or direct sufficient staff resources to:
(1) examine past and ongoing investigations into the extent of contamination at the Smurfit-Stone mill site, assessment of risks to human health and the environment, and proposed options for cleanup; and
(2) offer recommendations, if any, to ensure full cleanup of the mill site, mitigation of risks to downstream communities, determination of impacts to the state fishery, restoration of the floodplain, and rehabilitation of the mill site as an economic driver for the Frenchtown community.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the examination include all agencies, stakeholders, community members, and property owners involved or responsible for site remediation.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that if the study is assigned to staff, any findings or conclusions be presented to and reviewed by an appropriate committee designated by the Legislative Council.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that all aspects of the study, including presentation and review requirements, be concluded prior to September 15, 2024.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the final results of the study, including any findings, conclusions, comments, or recommendations of the appropriate committee, be reported to the 69th Legislature.
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