BEFORE THE Department of Public

health and human services of the

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 37.12.401 and 37.57.301 pertaining to newborn screening

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On December 24, 2020, the Department of Public Health and Human Services published MAR Notice No. 37-939 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 2317 of the 2020 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 24.

 

2. The department has amended the above-stated rules as proposed.

 

3. The department has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received. A summary of the comments received and the department's responses are as follows:

 

COMMENT #1: The department received nine comments relating to this proposed rulemaking. The commenters consisted of both medical professionals and parents of children with Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA). Each of the commenters expressed support for the proposed rules. The commenters noted the importance of ensuring early detection of SMA in order to provide timely medical treatment that improves quality of life and slows progression of the disease.

 

RESPONSE#1: The department thanks each of the commenters for their support of the proposed rules.

 

           4. These rule amendments are effective March 1, 2021.

 

 

/s/ Robert Lishman                                      /s/ Erica Johnston                                       

Robert Lishman                                           Erica Johnston, Acting Director

Rule Reviewer                                              Public Health and Human Services

 

           

Certified to the Secretary of State February 2, 2021.