SANDPOINT — The U.S. Forest Service has released a final environmental impact statement and draft record of decision for the proposed Montanore copper and silver mine in northwestern Montana.

“The FEIS and draft ROD is the culmination of many years of dedication and effort on the part of Forest Service employees and the participating agencies,” Kootenai National Forest Supervisor Chris Savage said. “Now we can begin the objection process so that the public has a chance to review and provide substantive comments during the next phase of this process.”

Those who have already raised objections to the proposal have 45 days to comment on the final EIS and the record of decision.

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