The Lessee proposes the reclassification of 320 agricultural acres on state land lease no. 4238 located in Section 16, Township 3N., Range 21E., in Stillwater, MT, to grazing acres, referred herein as the “Project”. See Attachment A – Project Location Map. Lease no. 4238 entered a Conservation Reserve Program (CRP)as far back as 1997. The CRP contract was not renewed for 2020. The previous Lessee is proposing to convert the 320 agricultural acres into grazing acres. Per Administrative Rule of Montana (ARM) 36.25.108 (2) The department shall classify and reclassify land in accordance with its capability to support a particular use. The purpose of the conversion from agricultural acres to grazing is due to the expired contract and to support revenue on state lease no. 4238 with a land use that aligns with the Lessee’s current operations while maintaining the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) land sustainability goals.