06/12/2024

IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF MONTANA DA 23-0524 _________________ PROTECT THE CLEARWATER, Plaintiff and Appellee, v. ORDER MONTANA DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, and L.H.C, INC., Defendants and Appellants. _________________ Pursuant to the Internal Operating Rules of this Court, this cause is classified for submission on briefs to a five-justice panel of this Court.

The Clerk is directed to provide a copy hereof to all counsel of record and to the Honorable John W. Larson, District Judge.

For the Court,

Electronically signed by: Mike McGrath Chief Justice, Montana Supreme Court June 12 2024