The department of commerce may, if funds are available, advocate on behalf of local governments, as defined in 7-11-1002, by reviewing, analyzing, and commenting on prospective impacts on local socioeconomic conditions from federal land management proposals.
Functions Of Department Of Commerce -- Socioeconomic Advocacy
Mont. Code Ann. § 90-1-181, under Planning and Economic Development.
Mont. Code Ann. § 90-1-181