BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the adoption of New Rules I through XIV pertaining to the Montana Economic Development Industry Advancement Act (MEDIAA)

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SECOND AMENDED NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED ADOPTION

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On March 13, 2020, the Department of Revenue (department) published MAR Notice No. 42-1019 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed adoption of the above-stated rules at page 473 of the 2020 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 5.

 

2. On March 27, 2020, the department published an Amended Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed Adoption for MAR Notice No. 42-1019 at page 568 of the 2020 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 6, which rescheduled the hearing, notice accommodation, and comment deadline dates in response to Governor Bullock's March 15, 2020 Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 (Orders) providing for measures to combat the spread of the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus.

 

3. Based on the Orders and additional directives issued by Governor Bullock to promote the positive efforts of this public health directive, the department has decided there will be no in-person hearing on Friday, May 8, 2020 at 1:30 p.m., and the hearing will be held via remote conferencing only. The deadline for the submission of data, views, or arguments for the rulemaking of 5:00 p.m. on May 29, 2020 remains.

 

4.  The department amends paragraphs 1 and 2 of its amended proposal notice as follows, new matter underlined, deleted matter interlined:

 

1. On May 8, 2020, at 1:30 p.m., the Department of Revenue will hold a public hearing in the Fourth Floor East Conference Room of the Sam W. Mitchell Building, located at 125 North Roberts, Helena, Montana, via remote conferencing to consider the proposed adoption of the above-stated rules. The conference room is most readily accessed by entering through the east doors of the building. Visitors must check in at the customer service window on the third floor for access to the fourth floor.  Interested persons may access the public hearing in the following ways:

(a) Join Zoom Meeting: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/97730791437, Meeting ID: 977 3079 1437;

(b) Dial by Telephone: +1 406 444 9999 or +1 646 558 8656, Meeting ID: 977 3079 1437;

(c) Join by SIP: [email protected];

(d) Join by H.323 (Polycom): 162.255.37.11##97730791437; or

(e) Join by Skype for Business: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/skype/97730791437.

 

2. The Department of Revenue will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this public hearing or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, please advise the department of the nature of the accommodation needed, no later than 5 p.m. on April 3 May 4, 2020. Please contact Todd Olson, Department of Revenue, Director's Office, P.O. Box 7701, Helena, Montana 59604-7701; telephone (406) 444-7905; fax (406) 444-3696; or [email protected].

 

 

/s/ Todd Olson                                              /s/ Gene Walborn                                        

Todd Olson                                                   Gene Walborn

Rule Reviewer                                              Director of Revenue

 

Certified to the Secretary of State April 21, 2020.