(1) For the purposes of this subchapter, the department adopts and incorporates by reference the following provisions contained within the final rules published in the Federal Register at 40 CFR Parts 280 and 281 on July 15, 2015:

(a) Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) 280.104 Local government bond rating test;

(b) CFR 280.105 Local government financial test;

(c) CFR 280.106 Local government guarantee;

(d) CFR 280.107 Local government fund;

(e) CFR 280.200 Definitions;

(f) CFR 280.210 Participation in management;

(g) CFR 280.220 Ownership of an underground storage tank or underground storage tank system or facility or property on which an underground storage tank or underground storage tank system is located; and

(h) CFR 280.230 Operating an underground storage tank or underground storage tank system.

(2) Copies of the CFR are available from the Superintendent of Documents, Government Printing Office, Washington, D.C. 20402, (202) 512-1800. The CFR can also be accessed electronically at https://www.gpo.gov. Materials adopted and incorporated by reference in this subchapter are also available for public inspection and copying at the Department of Environmental Quality, 1520 E. 6th Ave., P.O. Box 200901, Helena, MT 59620-0901.

(3) Where exceptions to incorporated federal regulations are necessary, these exceptions are noted in the rules.

(4) Cross-references within federal regulations adopted and incorporated by reference in these rules refer to the cross-referenced provision as adopted and incorporated by reference in this subchapter with any indicated additions and exceptions.