BEFORE THE CLASSIFICATION REVIEW COMMITTEE

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 6.6.8301 pertaining to establishment, deletion, or revision of classifications for various industries for supplementing the NCCI Basic Manual for Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance

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NOTICE OF PROPOSED AMENDMENT   NO PUBLIC HEARING CONTEMPLATED

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1.  On June 25, 2021, the Classification Review Committee proposes to amend the above-stated rule, with the amendment effective November 1, 2021.

 

2.  The Classification Review Committee will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this rulemaking process or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the Classification Review Committee no later than 5:00 p.m., May 21, 2021, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Michael Craddock, Regulatory Disputes Consultant, NCCI, c/o Regulatory Operations Department, 901 Peninsula Corporate Circle, Boca Raton FL 33487-1362; telephone (561) 893-3820; fax (561) 893-5365; or e-mail Michael_Craddock@NCCI.com.

 

3.  The rule as proposed to be amended provides as follows, new matter underlined, deleted matter interlined:

 

6.6.8301  ESTABLISHMENT OF CLASSIFICATION FOR COMPENSATION PLAN NO. 2 AND PLAN NO. 3 (1)  The committee adopts and incorporates by reference the NCCI Basic Manual for Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance, 2001, ed., as supplemented, including classifications established or revised in accordance with (2) below and 33-16-1023(3), MCA, which establish classifications with respect to employers electing to be bound by compensation plan No. 2 and plan No. 3 as provided in Title 39, chapter 71, part 22 and part 23, MCA. A copy of the Basic Manual for Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance is available for public inspection at the Office of the Commissioner of Insurance, 840 Helena Ave., Helena, MT 59601. Copies of the Basic Manual for Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance may be obtained by writing to the Montana Classification Review Committee in care of the National Council on Compensation Insurance, Inc., c/o Regulatory Assurance Department, 901 Peninsula Corporate Circle, Boca Raton FL 33487-1362. Persons obtaining a copy of the Basic Manual for Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance must pay the committee's cost of providing such copies.

            (2) remains the same.

 

AUTH: 33-16-1012, MCA

IMP: 2-4-103, 33-1-115, 33-16-1012, MCA

 

REASON: The committee proposes to amend the rule to remove reference to the edition number of the NCCI Basic Manual for Workers Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance. While there have been no changes or eliminations to any class codes or phraseologies in the current version of the Basic Manual, the formatting and structure of the Basic Manual has been updated for a more user-friendly experience, making the content more usable, discoverable, and valuable.

 

4.  Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments either orally or in writing to the CR Committee attention of: Michael Craddock, Regulatory Disputes Consultant, NCCI, c/o Regulatory Operations Department, 901 Peninsula Corporate Circle, Boca Raton FL 33487-1362; telephone (561) 893-3820; fax (561) 893-5365; or e-mail Michael_Craddock@NCCI.com, and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., May 28, 2021.

 

5.  If persons who are directly affected by the proposed action wish to express their data, views, or arguments orally or in writing at a public hearing, they must make written request for a hearing and submit this request along with any written comments to Michael Craddock at the above address no later than 5:00 p.m., May 21, 2021.

 

6.  If the committee receives requests for a public hearing on the proposed action from either 10 percent or 25, whichever is less, of the persons directly affected by the proposed action; from the appropriate administrative rule review committee of the Legislature; from a governmental subdivision or agency; or from an association having not less than 25 members who will be directly affected, a hearing will be held at a later date. Notice of the hearing will be published in the Montana Administrative Register. Ten percent of those directly affected has been determined to be 5 persons based on the number of persons currently on the interested persons list.

 

7.  The Classification Review Committee maintains a list of interested persons who wish to receive notices of rulemaking actions proposed by this committee. Persons who wish to have their name added to the list shall make a written request that includes the name, e-mail, and mailing address of the person to receive notices and specifies for which program the person wishes to receive notices. Notices will be sent by e-mail unless a mailing preference is noted in the request. Such written request may be mailed or delivered to the contact person in 4 above or may be made by completing a request form at any rules hearing held by the committee.

 

8.  The bill sponsor contact requirements of 2-4-302, MCA do not apply.

 

9.  With regard to the requirements of 2-4-111, MCA, the Classification Review Committee has determined that the amendment of the above-referenced rule will not significantly and directly impact small businesses.

 

 

/s/ Robert Stutz                                            /s/ Greg Rodifer                              

Robert Stutz                                                 Greg Rodifer

Rule Reviewer                                              Committee Chair

 

Certified to the Secretary of State April 20, 2021.