(1) Each refiner, petroleum pipeline company, and prime petroleum supplier shall notify the department of any mechanical, logistical, personnel, raw material or product acquisition, marketing, or other problem that may prevent the firm from meeting the fuel requirements of its Montana customers. The department shall be contacted by phone, and in writing by certified mail, within 24 hours of company identification of such a problem.

(2) Each firm shall designate one or more contact persons who will be responsible for complying with the requirements of subsection (1) . The name, title, telephone number, and address of each contact person shall be provided to the department within thirty days following promulgation of these rules. The department shall be notified in writing of any change in contact personnel, mailing address, or telephone numbers.