BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC

HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 37.34.2101, 37.34.2102, and 37.34.2111 and the repeal of ARM 37.34.2106, 37.34.2107, and 37.34.2112 pertaining to developmental disabilities program staffing

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NOTICE OF EXTENSION OF COMMENT PERIOD ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT AND REPEAL

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On February 28, 2013, the Department of Public Health and Human Services published MAR Notice No. 37-625 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment and repeal of the above-stated rules at page 249 of the 2013 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 4. On July 11, 2013, the Department of Public Health and Human Services published an Amended Notice of Proposed Amendment and Repeal at page 1173 of the 2013 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 13. The purpose of the amended notice was to propose additional amendments based on public comment.

 

2.  On March 20, 2013, at 10:00 a.m., the Department of Public Health and Human Services held a public hearing to consider the proposed amendment and repeal of the above-stated rules.

 

The reason for the extension of the comment period is to accommodate all interested persons who may not have been able to review the amended rule notice online at the department's web site when it was first published on July 11, 2013. It was discovered that the link on the web site was incorrect and the original proposed notice was uploaded for viewing instead of the amended notice. The department is extending the comment period for this rulemaking to September 5, 2013 to ensure that all interested parties have been notified of these proposed amendments and repeals to administrative rules and have an opportunity to comment.

 

3. The Department of Public Health and Human Services 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 Department of Public Health and Human Services no later than 5:00 p.m. on August 29, 2013, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Kenneth Mordan, Department of Public Health and Human Services, Office of Legal Affairs, P.O. Box 4210, Helena MT 59604-4210; telephone (406) 444-4094; fax (406) 444-9744; or e-mail [email protected].

  

5. Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments concerning the proposed actions in writing to: Kenneth Mordan, Office of Legal Affairs, Department of Public Health and Human Services, P.O. Box 4210, Helena MT 59604-4210, no later than 5:00 p.m. on September 5, 2013. Comments may also be faxed to (406) 444-9744 or e-mailed to [email protected].

 

 

/s/ Cary B. Lund                                           /s/ Richard H. Opper                                   

Cary B. Lund                                                Richard H. Opper, Director

Rule Reviewer                                               Public Health and Human Services

 

Certified to the Secretary of State August 12, 2013.