BEFORE THE Department of transportation

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 18.8.1301 pertaining to motor carrier services electronic weigh station bypass systems

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On December 21, 2018, the Department of Transportation published MAR Notice No. 18-172 pertaining to the proposed amendment of the above-stated rule at page 2479 of the 2018 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 24.

 

2. The department has amended the above-stated rule 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: One comment was received asking whether ARM 18.8.1301(3)(d) covers "triples," since they are not in excess of 110 feet.

 

RESPONSE #1: The proposed amendment to ARM 18.8.1301(3)(d) will allow "triples" to bypass an open weigh station when the truck driver receives a bypass signal, as the amendment only requires overlength vehicles greater than 110 feet to enter an open weighing location, and "triples" are not greater than 110 feet.

 

 

/s/ Carol Grell Morris                                   /s/ Michael T. Tooley                      

Carol Grell Morris                                        Michael T. Tooley

Rule Reviewer                                             Director

                                                                    Department of Transportation

 

 

Certified to the Secretary of State January 29, 2019.