Notice of tariff increase

On Nov. 14, Flathead Glacier Transportation LLC, P.O. box 1707, Whitefish, MT, filed a request for increased passenger rates and charges covering its operations under PSC No. 9015, in Passenger Tariff No. 2.

Increases are approximately 17 percent. These increases will cover the transportation of passengers between all points and places in Flathead County and between all points and places in Flathead County and the Veteran's Hospital, Fort Harrison, Montana, with limitations.

The increases may become effective Dec. 29, 2004, unless protests and/or requests for hearing are received.

Written protests must be mailed to the Montana Public Service Commission, 1701 Prospect Avenue, P.O. Box 202601, Helena, Mont. 59620-2601 on or before Dec. 20. A copy of the protest must also be mailed to Flathead Glacier Transportation LLC, P.O. Box 1707, Whitefish, MT 59937.

Copies of the increased rates are available from the applicant, or may be inspected at the Public Service Commission office during the regular working day.

Interested parties are advised that the Montana Consumer Counsel, 616 Helena Avenue, P.O. Box 201703, Helena, MT 59620-1703, 444-2771, is available to assist members of the consuming public in these matters.