(1) The department shall maintain records regarding its public water supply program and make reports to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency concerning its program in a manner that is consistent with requirements set forth in 40 CFR 142.14 and 142.15.

(2) The department hereby adopts and incorporates by reference 40 CFR 142.14 and 142.15, which describe recordkeeping and reporting requirements for state drinking water programs, except as listed below:

(a) The first portion of 40 CFR 142.14(a)(10)(i)(B) is modified to read "Section 141.854(j) of this chapter –";

(b) 40 CFR 142.14(a)(10)(ii)(A), 142.14(a)(10)(ii)(B), and 142.14(a)(10)(ii)(C) are not adopted; and

(c) 40 CFR 142.15(c)(3) is not adopted.

(3) Copies may be obtained by contacting the Department of Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901, (406) 444-4400.