RECENT RULEMAKING BY AGENCY

 

The Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) is a compilation of existing permanent rules of those executive agencies that have been designated by the Montana Administrative Procedure Act for inclusion in the ARM. The ARM is updated through June 30, 2020. This table includes notices in which those rules adopted during the period May 29, 2020, through November 6, 2020, occurred and any proposed rule action that was pending during the past 6-month period. (A notice of adoption must be published within six months of the published notice of the proposed rule.)  This table does not include the contents of this issue of the Montana Administrative Register (MAR or Register).

 

To be current on proposed and adopted rulemaking, it is necessary to check the ARM updated through June 30, 2020, this table, and the table of contents of this issue of the Register.

 

This table indicates the department name, title number, notice numbers in ascending order, the subject matter of the notice, and the page number(s) at which the notice is published in the 2020 Montana Administrative Register.

 

To aid the user, this table includes rulemaking actions of such entities as boards and commissions listed separately under their appropriate title number.

 

ADMINISTRATION, Department of, Title 2

 

2-13-605         Next Generation 9-1-1 Technology Standards and Baseline Principles, p. 1719, 1857

2-59-596         Banking - Bank Branches - Limitations on Loans - Bank Branch Relocations, p. 1296, 1698

2-59-600         Semiannual Assessment for Banks, p. 1039, 1515

2-59-602         Report Due Dates for Mortgage Servicers - When Initial Mortgage License Applications Are Deemed Abandoned, p. 1247, 1615

2-59-603         Adoption of Model Bylaws and Statutory Reference, p. 1316, 1704

2-59-604         Designated Manager Supervisory Requirements, p. 1544, 1835

2-59-606         Renewal Fees of Mortgage Brokers, Mortgage Lenders, Mortgage Servicers, and Mortgage Loan Originators, p. 1547, 1836

2-59-609         Semiannual Assessment for Banks and Credit Unions, p. 1786

 

(Public Employees' Retirement Board)

2-43-594         Investment Policy Statements for the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan and the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, p. 347, 1117

2-43-601         Adoption by Reference of the State of Montana Public Employee Defined Contribution Plan Document and the Public Employee Deferred Compensation (457) Plan Document, p. 1035, 1614

 

AGRICULTURE, Department of, Title 4

 

4-20-266         Restricted Weed Seeds, p. 514, 1018

4-20-267         Commodity Dealer Licenses, p. 517, 1019

4-20-268         Violations in Commodity Reporting, p. 1042, 1837

4-20-269         Montana Hemp Research and Market Development Program, p. 1319, 2079

4-20-270         Hemp, p. 1946

 

STATE AUDITOR, Office of, Title 6

 

6-250               Securities Regulation - Filings - Securities Exemptions - Fraudulent and Unethical Practices - Broker-Dealers and Investment Advisers - Transactional Exemption, p. 719, 1874

6-261               Surety Insurance Producers Who Sell, Solicit, or Negotiate Commercial Bail Bonds, p. 739, 1860

 

(Classification Review Committee)

6-262               Establishment, Deletion, or Revision of Classifications for Various Industries for Supplementing the NCCI Basic Manual for Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance, p. 1014, 1734

 

COMMERCE, Department of, Title 8

 

8-94-183         Administration of the CDBG Program, p. 523, 956

8-94-184         Administration of the 2021 Biennium Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program–Planning Grants, p. 1378, 1735

 

EDUCATION, Title 10

 

(Board of Public Education)

10-53-137       Technology Integration Content Standards, p. 1380

10-54-134       K-12 Career and Technical Education Content Standards, p. 1398

10-55-135       K-12 Computer Science Content Standards, p. 1416

10-55-136       Library Media Content Standards, p. 1428

10-55-138       K-12 Social Studies Content Standards, p. 1446

 

(Office of Public Instruction)

10-13-133       Traffic Education, p. 939, 1281

 

FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS, Department of, Title 12

 

12-529             Closing Bird Island on Flathead Lake in Lake County, p. 1616

12-530             Closing the Shields River to All Motorized Watercraft, p. 1690

12-532             Closing Spring Meadow Lake State Park in Lewis and Clark County, p. 1705

12-536             Closing Clark's Lookout State Park in Beaverhead County, p. 1877

 

(Fish and Wildlife Commission)

12-531             Recreational Use on the Madison River, p. 1722

12-534             Closing the Boulder River to All Motorized Watercraft, p. 1953

12-535             Use of Remote-Controlled Devices and Drones While Fishing, p. 1956

 

GOVERNOR, Office of, Title 14

 

14-7                 Energy Supply Emergency Rules, p. 136, 1322

 

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Department of, Title 17

 

17-406             Technologically Enhanced Naturally Occurring Radioactive Material (TENORM) Waste, p. 1239, 159, 1118

17-409             Wind Generation Facility and Solar Facility Decommissioning and Bonding, p. 231, 957

17-410             Incorporation by Reference - Definitions - Asbestos Project Permits - Training Provider Requirements - Fees - Refunds, p. 354, 525, 633, 1150, 1325

 

(Board of Environmental Review)

17-411             MPDES Program Updates, p. 750, 942, 1879

17-412             Natural and Nonanthropogenic Water Quality Standards, p. 765, 944, 1618

17-413             Air Quality Operation Fees, p. 1550

17-414             Selenium Standards for Lake Koocanusa and the Kootenai River, p. 1789

 

TRANSPORTATION, Department of, Title 18

 

18-180             Motor Carrier Services Safety Requirements, p. 769, 1020

18-181             MDT Employee Grievance Procedures, p. 840, 1045, 1516

18-182             Motor Carrier Services, p. 1251, 1626

18-183             Motor Fuels Tax, p. 1795

 

CORRECTIONS, Department of, Title 20

 

(Board of Pardons and Parole)

20-25-70         Parole Guidelines - Conditional Discharge From Supervision, p. 1556, 1693

 

JUSTICE, Department of, Title 23

 

23-18-249       Montana 24/7 Sobriety Program Act, p. 1804

 

LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Department of, Title 24

 

Boards under the Business Standards Division are listed in alphabetical order by chapter following the department notices.

 

24-2-361         Commissioner's Active Supervision of the Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors Regarding a Proposed Rule Adding Experience With the Public Land Survey System, p. 1461

24-11-360       Unemployment Insurance Benefits Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic, p. 1264, 1628

24-13-366       HELP-Link, p. 1958

24-17-363       Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works Projects, p. 1862

24-21-362       Apprenticeship and Training Program, p. 1964

24-22-368       Implementation of the Montana Employment Advancement Right Now Program Act, p. 1969

24-29-354       Medical Fee Schedules for Workers' Compensation Purposes, p. 634, 1021

24-29-364       Drug Formulary in the Utilization and Treatment Guidelines for Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease, p. 2030

24-29-365       Reimbursement of Workers' Compensation Premiums Due to Providing High-Quality Work-Based Learning Opportunities, p. 2033

24-101-308     Registration for Out-of-State Volunteer Professionals, p. 946, 1326

24-101-309     Definitions - Applicants With Criminal Convictions, p. 1821

24-301-348     Underground Facility Protection Program - Assessment and Collection of Civil Penalties - Collection of Annual Fees - Disputes Regarding Penalties and Fines–Mediation - Training and Educational Grants, p. 1463, 1572, 1840

 

(Board of Personnel Appeals)

24-26-353       Practices of and Procedures Before the Board of Personnel Appeals, p. 1977

 

(Board of Chiropractors)

24-126-37       Continuing Education Requirements - Acceptable Continuing Education - Dry Needling, p. 638, 1737

 

(Board of Dentistry)

24-138-78       Approved Clinical Exam Criteria for Dentists and Dental Hygienists - Specialty Advertising - Dental Hygienists–Temporary Practice Permits, p. 1268, 1631

 

(Board of Massage Therapy)

24-155-8         Licensure of Out-of-State Applicants - Unprofessional Conduct - Records - Standards of Practice, p. 9, 247, 1327

 

(Board of Medical Examiners)

24-156-87       Definitions - Training of Student Physician Assistants - Application for Physician Assistant License - Physician Assistant Fees - Reporting to the Board - Supervision of Physician Assistant - Patient Rights - Unprofessional Conduct - Management of Infectious Wastes - Physician Assistant License Renewal, p. 1561

24-156-88       ECP Training Courses, p. 644, 963

24-156-89       ECP Scope of Practice, p. 1838

24-156-90       ECP Scope of Practice, p. 1866

 

(Board of Nursing)

24-159-91       Curriculum Goals and General Requirements for Programs, p. 648, 965

 

(Board of Outfitters)

24-171-40       Outfitter Records - Safety and First Aid Provisions - Operations Plans and Amendments - Unprofessional Conduct and Misconduct, p. 28, 262, 1157

 

(Board of Psychologists)

24-189-41       Fee Schedule - Psychologist Application Procedures - Examination - Temporary Permit - Behavior Analyst Experience and Supervision, p. 1272, 2081

 

(Board of Behavioral Health)

24-219-35       Application and Licensing Rules for Licensed Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Baccalaureate Social Workers (LBSW), Licensed Master's Social Workers (LMSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC), and Certified Behavioral Health Peer Support Specialists (CBHPSS), p. 278, 1517

 

(Board of Veterinary Medicine)

24-225-41       Definitions - Patient Medical Records and Recordkeeping - Unprofessional Conduct - Continuing Education - Certified Euthanasia Technicians–License Requirements - Board-Approved Training Program Criteria - Certified Euthanasia Technician Examinations–Written and Practical - Application for Certified Euthanasia Agencies - Inspections–Initial and Annual - Continuing Education– Certified Euthanasia Technicians - Certified Euthanasia Agency Operation Standards - Change of Attorney-in-Fact - Closure of a Certified Euthanasia Agency or Loss of DEA Permit - Termination of Certified Euthanasia Technician Employment and Retirement of Certificate, p. 440, 1633

 

LIVESTOCK, Department of, Title 32

 

32-18-293       Recalls, p. 1468

32-20-308       Label Review, p. 1278, 1841

32-20-310       Designated Surveillance Area, p. 843, 1282

32-20-311       Special Requirements for Poultry - Special Requirements for Alternative Livestock, p. 1472, 1843

 

NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION, Department of, Title 36

 

36-22-203       Management of State Forested Lands, p. 1046

 

(Board of Oil and Gas Conservation)

36-22-209       Privilege and License Tax, p. 1016

 

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Department of, Title 37

 

37-908             Child Welfare Prevention and Support Services Contract Enrollment and Participation, p. 1087, 1528

37-912             Child Support Enforcement Division Program Name Change, p. 533, 966

37-913             Substantiation of Abuse and Neglect Reports - Disclosure of Information, p. 1574, 1739

37-916             Updating Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Provider Rates, Fee Schedules, and Effective Dates, p. 846, 1158

37-917             Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Manual Updates, p. 856, 1161

37-918             Home and Community Based Services for Adults With Severe and Disabling Mental Illness, p. 861, 1173

37-919             Nursing Facility Reimbursement, p. 949, 1330

37-920             Developmental Disabilities Program Services Manual Updates, p. 1094, 1529

37-921             Durable Medical Equipment Order and Record Requirement Update, p. 1098, 1530

37-922             Healthy Montana Kids Dental Benefits, p. 1102, 1531

37-923             Flavored Electronic Smoking Devices, p. 1105, 1637

37-924             Limiting COVID-19 Exposure in Assisted Living Facilities, p. 1333

37-925             Medicaid Rates and Services, p. 1476, 1740

37-926             Graduate Medical Education Methodology Changes, p. 1481, 1742

37-928             Home and Community-Based Services, p. 1486, 1707

37-929             Low Income Energy Assistance Program (LIEAP), p. 1582, 1844

37-930             Trauma Facility Designation, p.1591, 1845

37-931             Automated External Defibrillators (AED), p. 1826

37-932             Substantiation of Abuse and Neglect Reports - Disclosure of Information, p. 2040

37-933             Updating Medicaid Provider Rates, Fee Schedules, and Effective Dates, p. 2048

37-934             Home Support Services (HSS) Program Redesign, p. 2054

37-935             Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership (HELP) Act, p. 2062

 

PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION, Department of, Title 38

 

38-5-245         Small Generator Interconnection Definitions and Procedures, p. 651, 955

 

REVENUE, Department of, Title 42

 

42-1017          Approval of a Licensee Without Premises - Concession Agreements, p. 462, 566, 772, 1177, 1283

42-1019          Montana Economic Development Industry Advancement Act (MEDIAA), p. 473, 568, 774, 1638

42-1020          Alternative County Business Office Hours, p. 1115, 1648

42-1021          Forest Land Classification Requirements and Valuation, p. 1490, 1743

42-1022          State Liquor Warehouse Inventory Practices - Amendments to Bailment Limits - Revisions to Product Classification, p. 1506, 1745

42-1023          Classification and Valuation of Class Three Property (i.e., Agricultural Land), p. 1594, 1881

42-1024          Updates to the Montana Reappraisal Plan and Classification and Valuation Manuals, p. 1832, 2078

42-1025          Trended Depreciation Schedules for Valuing Personal Property, p. 1869

 

SECRETARY OF STATE, Office of, Title 44

 

44-2-238         Electronic Notary Stamps, p. 704, 1186

44-2-240         Scheduled Dates for the 2021 Montana Administrative Register, p. 1695, 1882