Thursday, August 13, 2015

Glacier Fire/ Yellowstone Bear/ Online Booking Tax/ Gold King Mine Spill

Missoulian: Raging Thompson fire closes some Glacier National Park trails
Glacier National Park Current Conditions
“Due to fire activity in the park there are currently campground and trail closures. See trail and area closings page for more information.”

Missoulian: Yellowstone park officials euthanize bear that killed hiker
Hiker’s Death Confirmed as Grizzly Attack
“All of Yellowstone is bear country. Hikers are encouraged to travel in groups of three or more, always carry bear spray that is readily accessible, make noise on the trail, and be alert for bears. Per park regulations, people are required to maintain a minimum distance of at least 100 yards from bears and wolves and at least 25 yards from all other large animals. For more information on hiking in bear country and how to minimize the dangers associated with a bear encounter, visit:http://www.nps.gov/yell/planyourvisit/bearsafety.htm.”

Missoulian: Montana Supreme Court: Online companies must pay tax on booking fees
DOR v. Priceline
“We affirm the District Court’s decision that the Lodging Facility Use Tax, §§ 15-65-101 through 136, MCA, does not apply to OTC fees. We reverse the District Court’s decision that the Sales Tax, §§ 15-68-101 through 820, MCA, does not apply to OTC fees. The OTCs are liable for the Sales Tax on OTC fees dating back to November 8, 2010.”


Missoulian: The Latest: EPA: High toxic metal levels after mine spill
Emergency Response to August 2015 Release from Gold King Mine
“While excavating above the old adit, pressurized water began leaking above the mine tunnel, spilling about three million gallons of water stored behind the collapsed material into Cement Creek, a tributary of the Animas River.”

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