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, 2022. This table includes notices in which those rules adopted during the period August 26, 2022, through January 27, 2023, 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, 2022, 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 2022 or 2023 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

 

2-5-628           Department Responsibilities – Delegation of Purchasing Authority – Small Purchases or Limited Solicitations of Supplies and Services – Sole Source Procurement – Exigency Procurements – Minimum Refund – Exceptions to Minimum Refund Rule, p. 1344, 1789

2-59-626         Renewal Fees of Mortgage Brokers, Lenders, Servicers, and Mortgage Loan Originators, p. 944, 1690

2-59-630         Activities Requiring a License, p. 1352, 1790

2-59-632         Banking Definitions, p. 1355, 1791

 

(Public Employees' Retirement Board)

2-43-631         Actuarial Rates and Assumptions, p. 1349, 1689

2-43-633         Actuarial Rates and Assumptions, p. 1

 

(State Lottery and Sports Wagering Commission)

2-63-625         Procedural Rules, p. 1357, 1792

 

AGRICULTURE, Department of, Title 4

 

4-22-276         Wheat and Barley Assessment and Refunds, p. 1786, 11

 

STATE AUDITOR, Office of, Title 6

 

6-269               Term and Universal Life Insurance Reserve Financing, p. 1120, 1691

6-271               Annuities - Periodic Payment of Premium Taxes – Surplus Lines Insurance Transactions - Supervision, Rehabilitation, and Liquidation of Self-Funded Multiple Employer Welfare Arrangements, p. 1359, 1793

6-272               Life Insurance – Illustrations, p. 1363, 1794

6-273               Exemptions, p. 1366, 1795

6-274               Collection of Stamping Fee, p. 1369, 1796

 

COMMERCE, Department of, Title 8

 

8-94-199         Administration of the CDBG Program, p. 1372, 1797

 

(Board of Investments)

8-97-101         Board of Investments Rules, p. 1212, 12

 

EDUCATION, Title 10

 

(Board of Public Education)

10-55-290       Standards of Accreditation, p. 1966

10-58-272       Professional Educator Preparation Program Standards, p. 1376, 86

 

FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS, Department of, Title 12

 

12-590             Closing the Stillwater River in Stillwater County, p. 1693

12-592             Public Access Land Agreements, p. 2230, 4

12-593             Closing the Valley Garden Fishing Access Site on the Madison River in Madison County, p. 2364

12-594             Closing the Ennis Fishing Access Site on the Madison River in Madison County, p. 13

12-595             Closing the York's Islands Fishing Access Site on the Missouri River in Broadwater County, p. 15

 

(Fish and Wildlife Commission)

12-560             Classification of Caracal Cat as a Prohibited Species, p. 950, 2189

12-561             Angling Restriction and Fishing Closure Criteria, p. 1131, 1798

12-586             Grizzly Bear Demographic Objective for the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, p. 1135, 1802

12-587             Recreational Use on the Boulder River, p. 1139, 1806

12-588             Extending the Implementation Date of the Madison River Commercial Use Cap, p. 1141, 1808

12-591             Classification of Caracal Cat as a Controlled Species, p. 2064

 

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Department of, Title 17

 

17-417             Methamphetamine Cleanup - Definitions - Decontamination Standards - Performance, Assessment, and Inspection - Performance Standards - Contractor Certification and Training Course Requirements - Reciprocity - Training Provider Certification - Certified Training Provider Responsibilities - Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of Certification - Fees - Sampling - Recordkeeping - Reports - Incorporation by Reference, p. 367, 952, 1812

17-421             Review of Storm Water Designs- Individual and Shared Onsite Wastewater Systems - Well Locations, p. 2278

17-422             Ground Water Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water Determinations - Standards for Public Water Supply Systems, p. 713, 1695

17-423             Application and Administration of Hard Rock Small Mining Exclusion Statements, Exploration Licenses, and Operating Permits, p. 1143, 1830

17-425             Opencut Mining Program, p. 1152, 2009

17-427             Temporary Water Quality Standards Variances, p. 1171, 2018

 

TRANSPORTATION, Department of, Title 18

 

18-189             Motor Carrier Services - Vehicles Authorized to Bypass Weigh Stations - Definitions - Compliance With Weigh Station Bypass, p. 859, 1423, 1832

 

CORRECTIONS, Department of, Title 20

 

JUSTICE, Department of, Title 23

 

23-12-266       Fire Safety, Fireworks - International Fire Code - Additional Definitions, p. 57

23-16-265       Gambling Control Division Headquarters Address Change, p. 1427, 1836

 

(Public Safety Officers Standards and Training Council)

23-13-264       Certification of Public Safety Officers, p. 732, 1835

 

LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Department of, Title 24

 

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

 

24-17-397       Prevailing Wages, p. 2006, 17

24-101-395     Organizational, Procedural, and Public Participation Rules, p. 866, 1837

24-101-398     Organizational, Procedural, and Public Participation Rules, p. 2331

 

(Board of Outfitters)

24-171-42       Board of Outfitters, p. 2345, 71

 

(Board of Pharmacy)

24-174-79       Board of Pharmacy, p. 1216, 1842

 

(Board of Veterinary Medicine)

24-225-42       Licensure of Veterinary Technicians, p. 738, 1742

 

LIVESTOCK, Department of, Title 32

 

32-22-332       Testing Within the DSA, p. 1441, 1848

 

(Board of Milk Control)

32-22-330       Transfer of Quota – Reassignment of Quota From the Unassigned Quota Pool – Readjustment of Quota Into the Statewide Quota System, p. 1434, 1846

32-22-331       Producer Pricing, p. 1438, 1847

32-23-334       Milk Control Assessments, p. 73

 

NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION, Department of, Title 36

 

36-22-214       Horse Creek Controlled Groundwater Area, p. 670, 1705

36-22-216       Dam Safety, p. 1177, 1849

 

(Board of Oil and Gas Conservation)

36-22-215       Adoption of Forms - Reports From Transporters, Refiners, Purchasers, and Gasoline or Extraction Plants, p. 970, 1747

 

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Department of, Title 37

 

37-947             Applied Behavior Analysis Services, p. 1444, 1850

37-970             Healthy Montana Kids Evidence of Coverage, p. 2235

37-971             Communicable Disease Control, p. 1460, 1855

37-975             Campgrounds, Trailer Courts, Work Camps, and Youth Camps, p. 973, 1748

37-977             County and Tribal Matching Grant, p. 1471, 1856

37-979             Assisted Living Rules Related to Background Checks and Category D Endorsement, p. 746, 1857

37-981             Public Sleeping Accommodations, p. 998, 1750

37-982             Public Swimming Pools, p. 2239

37-984             Low Income Weatherization Assistance Program, p. 1477, 1874

37-985             Financial Eligibility Criteria, p. 782, 1875

37-990             Health Care Facility Revisions, p. 1485, 1876

37-994             Immunization Requirements and Exemptions for Children and Staff at Child Care Facilities, p. 1495, 2190

37-995             Child Support Services Division Guidelines and Distribution, p. 1508, 1878

37-996             Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program, p. 1511, 1879

37-997             Vending of Food and Beverages, p. 1518, 1880

37-998             Marijuana Sampling Protocols, p. 2243

37-999             Living Wills, p. 1522, 1881

37-1001          Changing the Identification of Sex on Birth Certificates, p. 915, 1751

37-1002          Changing the Identification of Sex on Birth Certificates, p. 895, 1752

37-1003          Crisis System Restructuring, p. 1526, 1882

37-1005          Foster Care Immunization Requirements, p. 1531, 1884

37-1008          Medically Needy Living Allowance Deduction, p. 1536, 1887

37-1010          State Approval of Substance Use Disorder Programs – Licensure of Substance Use Disorder Facilities – Behavioral Health and Development Disability Medicaid & Non-Medicaid Manuals, p. 1539, 1889, 2025, 2040

37-1012          Updating Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Provider Rates, Fee Schedules, and Effective Dates, p. 1615, 1914

37-1013          Montana Tumor Registry, p. 76

37-1015          Laboratories That Conduct Analyses of Public Water Supplies, p. 79

37-1016          Premarital Blood Testing, p. 2256

37-1018          Updating Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Provider Rates, Fee Schedules, and Effective Dates, p. 2202, 84

37-1020          Licensure of Day Care Facilities, p. 2066

37-1024          Medicaid Coverage of Abortion Services, p. 2353

 

PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION, Department of, Title 38

 

38-2-255         Interventions, p. 1185, 2266

38-2-258         Interventions, p. 2259

38-5-254         Public Utility Regulatory Policies Act (PURPA), p. 1621, 1919

38-5-256         Resource Planning, p. 1229, 2159, 21

38-5-257         Pipeline Safety, p. 1640, 1931

 

REVENUE, Department of, Title 42

 

42-1046          Department Procedures Involving Penalties Against Alcoholic Beverages Licenses, p. 788, 1707

42-1052          Department Implementation of Legislation for House Bills 157, 226, 525, 705 and Senate Bill 320 Enacted by the 2021 Montana Legislature, p. 1246, 1686, 1932

42-1053          Montana Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act Post-Legislative Rules Revisions and Contested Case Rules Updates, p. 1016, 1712

42-1054          Property Tax Exemption Process Revisions, p. 1274, 1941

42-1055          Tribal Government Applications for Temporary Property Tax Exemptions, p. 1643, 1943

42-1056          Adopting the Multistate Tax Commission's Model Statute for Reporting Adjustments to Federal Taxable Income and Federal Partnership Audit Adjustments, p. 1286, 1763

42-1057          Extension of Deadlines for a Taxpayer to Appeal an Audit Determination or a Final Determination, p. 1289, 1764

42-1058          Creation of Additional Canopy License Tiers for Marijuana Cultivators, p. 1293, 1766

42-1059          Authorization of Marijuana Dispensary Customer Loyalty Programs, p. 1296, 1767

42-1060          Waste Management Process Revision, p. 1648, 1945, 2027

42-1061          Montana Education Savings Plans (529 Plans), p. 1650, 1948

42-1062          Updates of the Montana Reappraisal Plan and Classification and Valuation Manuals, p. 2174, 43

42-1063          Agricultural Commodity Prices and Values, p. 2179, 2366

42-1064          Revisions to Railroad Income Apportionment Factors, p. 2182, 45

42-1065          2023 Personal Property Depreciation Schedules and Trend Tables, p. 2186, 2368

 

SECRETARY OF STATE, Office of, Title 44

 

44-2-259         Clarification of Timing of Certain Activities of Election Administrators, p. 1299, 1768

44-2-260         Update of Provisions Related to Business Services Filings – Administrative Updates, p. 1302, 1770

44-2-261         Records and Information Management Fees – Delegation Authority for Records Disposal of Public Records and Records Storage Systems and Requirements, p. 1308, 1772

44-2-262         Scheduled Dates for the 2023 Montana Administrative Register, p. 1653, 1949

44-2-264         Business Services Annual Report Filing Fee Waiver in 2024, p. 9

 

(Office of the Commissioner of Political Practices)

44-2-263         Payment Threshold–Inflation Adjustment for Lobbyists, p. 2264