RECENT RULEMAKING BY AGENCY

 

The Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) is a compilation of existing permanent rules of those executive agencies that have been designated by the Montana Administrative Procedure Act for inclusion in the ARM. The ARM is updated through December 31, 2023. This table includes notices in which those rules adopted during the period September 22, 2023, through March 8, 2024, occurred and any proposed rule action that was pending during the past 6-month period. (A notice of adoption must be published within six months of the published notice of the proposed rule.)  This table does not include the contents of this issue of the Montana Administrative Register (MAR or Register).

 

To be current on proposed and adopted rulemaking, it is necessary to check the ARM updated through December 31, 2023, this table, and the table of contents of this issue of the Register.

 

This table indicates the department name, title number, notice numbers in ascending order, the subject matter of the notice, and the page number(s) at which the notice is published in the 2023 or 2024 Montana Administrative Register.

 

To aid the user, this table includes rulemaking actions of such entities as boards and commissions listed separately under their appropriate title number.

 

ADMINISTRATION, Department of, Title 2

 

(Public Employees' Retirement Board)

2-43-641         Application Process for Disability Benefits, p. 1201, 1428, 44

 

AGRICULTURE, Department of, Title 4

 

4-23-277         Nonrefundable Application Fees, p. 923, 126

4-23-279         Annual Report and Assessment Fees, p. 925, 127

4-23-280         State Grain Lab Fee Schedule, p. 927, 1599

4-23-281         Updating Administrative Rule References and Citations, p. 1576, 128

4-23-282         Seed Rules, p. 1587, 243

 

STATE AUDITOR, Office of, Title 6

 

6-279               Classification Review Committee Agency Organization, Administrative Appeal of a Classification Decision, Telephone and Electronic Hearings, and Establishment, Deletion, or Revision of Classifications for Various Industries for Supplementing the NCCI Basic Manual for Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability, p. 724, 1085

6-280               Continuing Education Program for Insurance Producers and Consultants, p. 778, 1397

6-281               Regulatory Sandbox Waivers, p. 782, 1398

6-282               Network Adequacy for Managed Care Plans, p. 1401

6-283               Quality Assurance for Managed Care Plans, p. 1403

6-285               Network Adequacy for Managed Care, p. 155

6-286               Quality Assurance for Managed Care Plans, p. 162

 

COMMERCE, Department of, Title 8

 

8-94-204         Administration of the Montana Historic Preservation Grant (MHPG) Program, p. 1118, 1602

8-94-211         Submission and Review of Applications for Funding Under the Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP), p. 358

8-99-205         Administration of the Montana Growth Fund, a Part of the Big Sky Economic Development Program, p. 1769, 247

8-99-209         Administration of the Economic Impact and Destination Event Grant Program, p. 99, 462

8-99-210         Administration of the Regional Assistance Program, p. 169

8-111-202       Board of Housing Temporary Assistance to Needy Families (TANF) and Coal Trust Multifamily Homes Loan Programs, p. 936, 1405

8-111-203       Administration of the Emergency Shelter Facility Grant (ESFG) Program, p. 949, 1555

8-111-208       Housing Credit Program, p. 102, 463

8-119-206       Administration of the Big Sky Film Grant Program, p. 1772, 250

8-119-207       Administration of the Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program, p. 1775, 251

 

(Board of Investments)

8-97-102         Conservation Reserve Payment Enhancement Program, p. 1, 328

 

EDUCATION, Title 10

 

(Board of Public Education)

10-53-139       English Language Proficiency Content Standards, p. 172

10-54-292       Early Literacy Targeted Intervention Programs, p. 1656

10-57-289       Educator Licensure Standards, p. 175

10-63-270       Early Childhood Education Standards, p. 185

 

(Office of Public Instruction)

10-75-101       Montana Indian Language Preservation Grants, p. 681, 1086

 

(Montana State Library)

10-102-2301   Updating Rules to Comply With Recent Legislation, p. 1431, 1858

10-102-2302   Updating Rules to Comply With Recent Legislation, p. 198

 

FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS, Department of, Title 12

 

12-603             Public Use Rules of the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Public Lands, p. 952, 45

12-620             Closing the Ennis Fishing Access Site in Madison County, p. 129

12-621             Closing the Valley Garden Fishing Access Site in Madison County, p. 131

12-622             Closing the Selway Park Fishing Access Site in Beaverhead County, p. 133

12-625             Department Liaisons, p. 304

 

(Fish and Wildlife Commission)

12-606             Brinkman Game Preserve, p. 611, 1860

12-614             Grizzly Bears, p. 1043, 1204, 60

12-615             Control Methods of the Gray Wolf Include Nonlethal and Legal Means, p. 1121, 76

12-617             Block Management Program, p. 1440, 464

12-618             Contractual Elk Hunting Access Agreements, p. 1449, 469

12-619             Closing the Fairweather Fishing Access Site in Gallatin County, p. 78

 

(State Parks and Recreation Board)

12-607             Smith River Bonus Point Permit System, p. 976, 1607

 

GOVERNOR, Office of the, Title 14

 

14-8                 Sage Grouse Habitat Quantification Tool Designation, p. 1123, 1743

 

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Department of, Title 17

 

17-430             Review of Sanitation Facilities in Subdivisions Such as Water Wells, Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems and Stormwater Amenities - Amendment to Circular DEQ-4 and Circular DEQ-20, p. 786, 1861

17-431             Incorporation by Reference of the Most Recent Version of the Montana Ambient Air Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), p. 806, 1863

17-432A          Transfer of Rulemaking Authority From the Board of Environmental Review to the Department of Environmental Quality, p. 1050, 253

17-432B          Transfer of Rulemaking Authority From the Board of Environmental Review to the Department of Environmental Quality, p. 1125, 255

17-432C          Transfer of Rulemaking Authority From the Board of Environmental Review to the Department of Environmental Quality, p. 1136, 257

17-432D          Transfer of Rulemaking Authority From the Board of Environmental Review to the Department of Environmental Quality, p. 1212, 258

17-432E          Transfer of Rulemaking Authority From the Board of Environmental Review to the Department of Environmental Quality, p. 1453, 260

17-433             Montana Ground Water Pollution Control System Permits, p. 1228, 262

17-435             Third-Party Remedial Actions at Order Sites, p. 1469, 471

17-436             Incorporation by Reference - Asbestos Project Permitting and Management - Training and Accreditation of Asbestos-Related Occupations, p. 1660

17-437             Hard Rock Mining and Exploration, p. 4

17-438             Incorporation by Reference, p. 20

17-439             Ground water Mixing Zones - Nondegradation of Water Quality - Criteria for Determining Nonsignificant Changes in Water Quality - Criteria for Nutrient Reduction From Subsurface Wastewater Treatment Systems - Amendments to Circular DEQ-20 - Source Specific Well Isolation Zones, p. 361

 

(Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board)

17-440             Third-Party Review of Claims and Corrective Action Plans - Cleanup of Administrative Rules No Longer Utilized, p. 1778, 329

 

TRANSPORTATION, Department of, Title 18

 

18-195             Tax on Electric Vehicle Charging Stations, p. 809, 1186

18-196             Overdimensional Permit Requirements, p. 980, 1406

18-199             Political Signs, p. 391

 

JUSTICE, Department of, Title 23

 

23-3-273         Licensing Operations of Commercial Motor Vehicles, p. 728, 1089

23-12-274       Criminal History Information Provided by the Department to Qualified Entities, p. 1072

23-12-275       Montana Law Enforcement Academy, p. 1090

23-12-281       Criminal History Information Provided by the Department to Qualified Entities, p. 1691, 135

23-16-282       Gambling Licenses and Video Gambling Machines, p. 26, 472

23-18-276       Reimbursement to Counties for Expert Witness Expenses in Certain Criminal Proceedings, p. 105

 

(Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council)

23-13-279       Certification of Public Safety Officers, p. 1610

23-13-280       Certification of Public Safety Officers, p. 1695

 

LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Department of, Title 24

 

Boards under the Business Standards Division are listed in alphabetical order by chapter following the department notices.

 

24-7-388         Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, p. 202

24-16-388       Wages and Hours Rules, p. 108, 474

24-17-407       Prevailing Wages, p. 1240, 80

24-17-413       Prevailing Wage Rate Adoption, p. 394

24-22-410       Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Montana State Plan, p. 139

24-22-411       Work-Based Learning Grants, p. 209

24-29-412       Workers' Compensation, p. 398

24-101-406     Renewal Dates and Requirements, p. 733, 1092

24-150-42       Licensed Hearing Aid Dispenser Program, p. 984, 1558

24-160-1         Pediatric Complex Care Assistant License, p. 833, 1412

24-182-36       Board of Private Security, p. 836, 1744

24-209-1         Property Management Licensure, p. 1473, 1870

24-217-1         Registered Sanitarians and Sanitarians-in-Training, p. 1728, 136

24-351-357     Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau, p. 1515, 1871

 

(Alternative Health Care Board)

24-111-29       Acupuncturist Licensing, p. 738, 1093, 1187

 

(Board of Dentistry)

24-138-84       Dental Hygiene Limited Access Permit, p. 1782

 

(Board of Medical Examiners)

24-156-94       Physician Assistants, p. 813, 1149, 1591, 273

24-156-95       General Revisions, p. 819, 1407

24-156-96       Montana Health Corps, p. 828, 1410

24-156-97       Supervision of Physician Assistant, p. 1243, 1864

 

(Board of Nursing)

24-159-93       Continuing Education, p. 560, 1611

24-159-95       Board of Nursing, p. 747, 1561

 

(Board of Optometry)

24-168-45       General Revisions, p. 994, 1621

 

(Board of Pharmacy)

24-174-80       Pharmacist Prescribing, p. 1471, 1865

 

(Board of Psychologists)

24-189-44       Board of Psychologists, p. 1245, 1749

 

(Board of Real Estate Appraisers)

24-207-47       Fees - Practical Application of Real Estate Appraisal, p. 754, 1095

 

(Board of Behavioral Health)

24-219-37       Board of Behavioral Health, p. 1480, 279

 

(Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists)

24-222-29       Board of Speech-Language Pathologists and Audiologists, p. 1267, 1751

 

(Board of Veterinary Medicine)

24-225-43       Veterinary Retail Dispensing, p. 1509, 84

 

LIVESTOCK, Department of, Title 32

 

32-23-338       Issuance of Permits, p. 688, 1189

32-23-339       Diagnostic Laboratory Fees, p. 690, 1190

32-23-340       Records to Be Kept, p. 860, 1735

32-23-342       Testing Within the DSA, p. 1282, 1755

32-23-343       Garbage Feeding, p. 1284, 1756

32-23-344       Animal Health Division Fees, p. 1287, 1757

 

MILITARY AFFAIRS, Department of, Title 34

 

34-11               Application of Reimbursement for Service Members' Group Life Insurance Premiums, p. 863, 1191

 

NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION, Department of, Title 36

 

36-22-218       Navigable Waterways, p. 758, 1562

36-22-219       Water Right Permitting, p. 1151, 1872

36-22-221       State Land Leasing, p. 1523, 282

 

(Board of Oil and Gas Conservation)

36-22-220       Adoption of Forms - Reports by Producers, Tax Report, and Tax Rate, p. 1290, 1888

 

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Department of, Title 37

 

37-1004          Foster Care Licensing, p. 214

37-1009          Community First Choice Services and Self-Directed Personal Care Services, p. 1593, 332

37-1025          Developmental Disabilities Program Incident Reporting and Handling, p. 865, 283

37-1026          Trauma Facility Designation, p. 1001, 1622

37-1029          Increase of Laboratory Fees, p. 1007, 1889

37-1031          Children's Mental Health Services, p. 1528, 1737

37-1032          HCBS Setting Regulations, p. 1785

37-1033          Chemical Dependency Programs - Medicaid Mental Health Services, p. 693, 1890

37-1035          Medicaid Home and Community-Based Services Program, p. 643, 1624

37-1037          Updating Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Provider Rates, Fee Schedules, and Effective Dates, p. 646, 1025, 1563

37-1039          Chemical Dependency Programs and Medicaid Mental Health Services, p. 1292

37-1040          SUD Voucher Programs, p. 306

37-1041          Developmental Disabilities Program Plan of Care, p. 1791

37-1043          Clinical Mental Health Licensure Candidate Medicaid Service Reimbursement, p. 311

37-1044          Licensure of Day Care Facilities, p. 1297

37-1045          Public Sleeping Accommodations, p. 1796, 333

37-1047          Rural Emergency Hospitals, p. 321

37-1048          Health Care Facilities, p. 1748, 334

37-1051          Foster Care Support Services, p. 34

37-1055          Autism Grant Program, p. 38

37-1056          Certificates of Nonviable Birth, p. 1804, 335

37-1061          Updating Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Provider Rates, Fee Schedules, and Effective Dates, p. 1807

37-1063          Congregate Living Reimbursement Rates, p. 324

 

PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION, Department of, Title 38

 

38-3-250         Deregulation of Class C Motor Carriers in Montana's Motor Carrier Act, p. 1076, 1625

38-5-261         Optional Filing Standards for Electric, Gas, Water, and Sewer Utilities, p. 1183, 1626

38-5-262         Pipeline Safety, p. 1596, 87

 

REVENUE, Department of, Title 42

 

42-1067          Property Tax Abatements for Gray Water Systems, p. 1010, 1565

42-1068          Residential Property Tax Assistance Program Improvements, p. 1535, 1895

42-1069          Personal Property Depreciation Schedules and Trend Tables, p. 1546, 1896

42-1070          Industrial Property, p. 1812, 284

42-1072          Implementation of House Bills 128, 903, and 948 (2023) - Revising Requirements Applicable to Chemical, Infused Product, and Mechanical Manufacturers of Marijuana, p. 1817

42-1073          Packaging and Labeling of Marijuana - Marijuana Wholesaling - Marijuana Advertising, p. 1834

42-1074          Livestock Reporting Deadline Revisions to Implement House Bill 66 (2023), p. 41, 477

42-1075          Beer and Wine Tax Reporting Changes to Implement HB 124 and SB 20 (2023), p. 237

 

SECRETARY OF STATE, Office of, Title 44

 

44-2-265         Third-Party Testing of Voting Systems, p. 1082, 1627

44-2-267         Determining a Valid Write-In Vote in Manually Counting and Recounting Paper Ballots, p. 1550, 88

44-2-268         Ballot Form and Uniformity, p. 1553

44-2-269         Ballot Form and Uniformity, p. 1739, 137

44-2-270         Reporting Results During an Election, p. 1741, 138

44-2-271         Annual Security Assessments and Training, p. 1846, 285

44-2-272         Guidelines for Polling Place Accessibility, p. 1850, 286

44-2-273         Postelection Audit Processes for Federal and Nonfederal Elections, p. 1852, 287

44-2-274         Ballot Form and Uniformity, p. 124, 478

 

(Office of the Commissioner of Political Practices)

44-2-266         Contribution Limits, p. 1394, 1758