BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 17.74.350, 17.74.352, 17.74.355, 17.74.359, and 17.74.364; the repeal of 17.74.401, 17.74.402, 17.74.403, and 17.74.404; and the adoption of New Rules I through IV pertaining to incorporation by reference, definitions, asbestos project permits, training provider requirements, fees, and refunds

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SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT, REPEAL, AND ADOPTION   (ASBESTOS)

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On February 28, 2020, the Department of Environmental Quality (department) published MAR Notice No. 17-410 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment, repeal, and adoption of the above-stated rules at page 354 of the 2020 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 4.

 

2.  Due to the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) reported cases in Montana and to reduce possible health risks, the department will cancel the March 24, 2020 informal public meeting and public hearing. 

 

3. On April 29, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., the department will hold a public hearing in Room 111 of the Metcalf Building, 1520 E. Sixth Avenue, Helena, Montana regarding the proposed amendment, repeal, and adoption of the above-stated rules in MAR Notice No. 17-410, beginning on page 354 of the 2020 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 4.

 

4. The department 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 Sandy Scherer, Paralegal, no later than 5:00 p.m., April 22, 2020, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Sandy Scherer at the Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901; phone (406) 444-2630; fax (406) 444-4386; or e-mail [email protected].

 

5.  The department is extending the comment period on the rules.  Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments to Sandy Scherer, Paralegal, Department of Environmental Quality, 1520 E. Sixth Avenue, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901; faxed to (406) 444-4386; or e-mailed to [email protected], no later than 5:00 p.m., May 1, 2020. To be guaranteed consideration, mailed comments must be postmarked on or before that date.

  

Reviewed by:                                                DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL

                                                                        QUALITY

 

/s/ Edward Hayes                                BY: /s/ Shaun McGrath                                      

EDWARD HAYES                                      SHAUN MCGRATH

Rule Reviewer                                            Director

 

Certified to the Secretary of State March 18, 2020.