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The House has approved a proposal to eliminate $700 million in already-approved funding for public media. If enacted, it would strip essential services and could force rural stations off the air. The Senate will take up the bill next.

Montana news about the environment, natural resources, wildlife, climate change and more.

Officials extend public comment period for Columbia Falls cleanup plan

The Columbia Falls Aluminum Company in Columbia Falls, Montana. The Environmental Protection Agency designated the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Company as an official Superfund site in September 2016.
Columbia Falls Aluminum Company
The Columbia Falls Aluminum Company in Columbia Falls, Montana. The Environmental Protection Agency designated the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Company as an official Superfund site in September 2016.

Federal environmental regulators are extending the public comment period on a plan to clean up a defunct aluminum plant in Columbia Falls.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency last month released its proposed plan to contain contaminants at the former Columbia Falls Aluminum Company.

Regulators are extending the comment period through Aug. 31 and will host two public meetings July 12.

Aaron joined the MTPR team in 2019. He reports on all things in northwest Montana and statewide health care.

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