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 December 31, 2020. This table includes notices in which those rules adopted during the period October 23, 2020, through March 26, 2021, 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 December 31, 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 or 2021 Montana Administrative Registers.

 

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, 2237

2-59-607         Activities of Loan Production Offices - Assessments - Dividends - Conversion Applications - Merger Applications - Examination Fees for Trust Companies, p. 152, 328

2-59-609         Semiannual Assessment for Banks and Credit Unions, p. 1786, 2133

2-59-610         Application for Organizing a New Credit Union - Annual Reports, p. 97, 275

 

(Public Employees' Retirement Board)

2-43-611         Investment Policy Statements for the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, the Montana Fixed Fund, and the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, p. 201

 

(State Banking Board)

2-60-608         Closure or Relocation of Bank Branches, p. 1, 228

 

AGRICULTURE, Department of, Title 4

 

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

4-20-270         Hemp, p. 1946, 59

4-21-271         Plant Health Quarantines, p. 114

4-21-272         Plant Health Quarantines, p. 100

 

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

 

COMMERCE, Department of, Title 8

 

8-94-186         Administration of the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program–Planning Grants, p. 288

8-111-185       Definitions - Housing Credit Allocation Procedure, p. 2287, 229

 

(Board of Investments)

8-97-100         Board of Investments Rules, p. 205

 

EDUCATION, Title 10

 

(Board of Public Education)

10-53-137       Technology Integration Content Standards, p. 1380, 2134

10-54-134       K-12 Career and Technical Education Content Standards, p. 1398, 2136

10-55-135       K-12 Computer Science Content Standards, p. 1416, 2138

10-55-136       Library Media Content Standards, p. 1428, 2140

10-55-138       K-12 Social Studies Content Standards, p. 1446, 2142

 

FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS, Department of, Title 12

 

12-530             Closing the Shields River to All Motorized Watercraft, p. 1690, 62

12-533             Field Trial Regulations - Game Bird Dog Training - Game Bird Farms, p. 2093, 172

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

12-538             Closing Giant Springs State Park in Cascade County, p. 116

12-539             Closing Pictograph Cave State Park in Yellowstone County, p. 118

12-540             Closing the Yellowstone River 100 Yards Upstream and Downstream of the Twin Bridges Road Bridge in Stillwater County, p. 175

12-542             Closing the Ennis Fishing Access Site and the Valley Garden Fishing Access Site in Madison County, p. 230

12-543             Closing the York's Islands Fishing Access Site in Broadwater County, p. 232

 

(Fish and Wildlife Commission)

12-531             Recreational Use on the Madison River, p. 1722, 2324

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

12-537             Limiting Tepee Lake to Manually Operated Watercraft, p. 2226

 

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Department of, Title 17

 

17-415             Nutrient Standards Variances, p. 2290

 

(Board of Environmental Review)

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

17-413             Air Quality Operation Fees, p. 1550, 2335

17-414             Selenium Standards for Lake Koocanusa and the Kootenai River, p. 1789, 2336

 

TRANSPORTATION, Department of, Title 18

 

18-183             Motor Fuels Tax, p. 1795, 2238

 

CORRECTIONS, Department of, Title 20

 

(Board of Pardons and Parole)

20-25-70         Parole Guidelines - Conditional Discharge From Supervision, p. 1556, 1693, 2401

 

JUSTICE, Department of, Title 23

 

23-18-249       Montana 24/7 Sobriety Program Act, p. 1804, 2407

 

(Public Safety Officers Standards and Training Council)

23-13-260       Certification of Public Safety Officers, p. 4

 

LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Department of, Title 24

 

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

 

24-11-369       Unemployment Insurance Benefits Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic, p. 2229, 120

24-13-366       HELP-Link, p. 1958, 2409

24-17-363       Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works Projects, p. 1862, 2410

24-21-362       Apprenticeship and Training Program, p. 1964, 2419

24-22-368       Implementation of the Montana Employment Advancement Right Now Program Act, p. 1969, 2420

24-29-364       Drug Formulary in the Utilization and Treatment Guidelines for Workers' Compensation and Occupational Disease, p. 2030, 2431

24-29-365       Reimbursement of Workers' Compensation Premiums Due to Providing High-Quality Work-Based Learning Opportunities, p. 2033, 2432

24-29-370       Use of Signatures When Documents Are Being Electronically Transmitted, p. 11, 276

24-101-309     Definitions - Applicants With Criminal Convictions, p. 1821, 2144

24-101-310     Nonroutine Applications and Criminal Convictions, p. 290

24-122-1         Boiler Operator Licensing - Fee Schedule for Boiler Operating Engineers - Approval of Training Courses - Examinations - Renewals, p. 20

24-131-1         Construction Blaster Licensing - Fees - Training Programs - Variances - Requirements, p. 24

24-135-3         License Requirements for Crane and Hoisting Operating Engineers - Fees - Incorporation by Reference of American National Standards Institute B30.5, p. 29

24-142-2         Elevator Licensing - Fee Schedule - Licensee Responsibilities - Elevator Mechanic and Limited Mechanic Licensure Qualifications - Examinations - Licensure by Reciprocity or Endorsement - Apprentice Registration, p. 34

24-144-2         Fire Protection License Program - Definitions - Duty to Report Changes - Proof of Insurance - Fees - Who Must Obtain an Endorsement - Endorsement Examinations - Fireworks Wholesaler Permit Applications - Continuing Education - Duplicate License or Endorsement - Apprenticeship Programs - Application Procedure - Fireworks Wholesale Permits - Renewals, p. 39

24-301-350     Incorporation by Reference of the International Energy Conservation Code, p. 2303, 177

 

(Board of Personnel Appeals)

24-26-353       Practices of and Procedures Before the Board of Personnel Appeals, p. 1977, 2422

 

(Board of Athletic Trainers)

24-118-6         Definitions - Unprofessional Conduct - Applications - Supervision - Renewals, p. 14

 

(Board of Dentistry)

24-138-79       Approved Clinical Exam Criteria for Dentists and Dental Hygienists, p. 2098, 121

24-138-80       Denturist Committee - Fees - Dental Hygienist Functions - License Display - Licensure and Certification of Dentists, Dental Hygienists, and Denturists - Continuing Education Requirements - Dentist and Denturist Unprofessional Conduct - Screening Panel - Dental Hygienist Unprofessional Conduct - Justifiable Criticism and Expert Testimony - Infectious Waste - Public Service and Quality of Care - Patient Selection - Patient Records - Emergency Service - Consultation and Referral - Rebate and Split Fees - Volunteer Licensee Scope - Dental and Dental Hygiene Schools - Dentist Specialist License - Licensure After Denial or Revocation - Grounds for Denial - Severability - Multiple-Specialty Announcements, p. 213

 

(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, 65

24-156-90       ECP Scope of Practice, p. 1866, 277

 

(Board of Plumbers)

24-180-50       Fee Schedule - Temporary Exceptions - Renewal of Endorsement - Continuing Education Requirements, p. 102, 329

 

(Board of Psychologists)

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

 

(Board of Real Estate Appraisers)

24-207-44       Approval of Qualifying and Continuing Education Courses, p. 108

 

(Board of Realty Regulation)

24-210-46       Fee Schedule - Unprofessional Conduct - Citations and Fines - Prelicensing Education–Salespersons and Brokers - Continuing Real Estate Education - Continuing Property Management Education - New Licensee Mandatory Continuing Education–Salespersons, p. 2296

 

LIVESTOCK, Department of, Title 32

 

32-18-293       Recalls, p. 1468, 2145

32-20-314       Special Requirements for Swine, p. 2104, 179

32-21-315       Diagnostic Laboratory Fees, p. 158

 

(Board of Milk Control)

32-20-313       Milk Control Assessments, p. 2101, 69

 

NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION, Department of, Title 36

 

36-22-203       Management of State Forested Lands, p. 1046, 2239

36-22-210       Rangeland Management, p. 2107, 330

 

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Department of, Title 37

 

37-931             Automated External Defibrillators (AED), p. 1826, 2146

37-932             Substantiation of Abuse and Neglect Reports - Disclosure of Information, p. 2040, 2434

37-933             Updating Medicaid Provider Rates, Fee Schedules, and Effective Dates, p. 2048, 2111, 51, 180

37-934             Home Support Services (HSS) Program Redesign, p. 2054, 2435

37-935             Health and Economic Livelihood Partnership (HELP) Act, p. 2062, 2438

37-936             Montana Telecommunications Access Program (MTAP) Financial Eligibility Criteria, p. 2113, 70

37-937             Substance Use Disorder (SUD) State Approval, p. 2309, 182

37-938             Big Sky Rx Benefit, p. 2314, 183

37-939             Newborn Screening, p. 2317, 184

37-940             Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists - Policy Changes for Medication Assisted Treatment, p. 52, 164, 331

37-941             Update of Effective Dates and Inclusion of Medicaid Manual Changes, p. 168, 334

 

PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION, Department of, Title 38

 

38-2-247         Investigation and Discovery, p. 2320

38-5-245         Small Generator Interconnection Definitions and Procedures, p. 651, 955, 2147

38-5-246         Pipeline Safety, p. 2232

38-5-248         Advanced Metering Opt-Out, p. 111

 

REVENUE, Department of, Title 42

 

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, 71

42-1025          Trended Depreciation Schedules for Valuing Personal Property, p. 1869, 2276

42-1026          Montana Achieving a Better Life Experience (ABLE) Program Accounts and Family Education Plan Savings Accounts, p. 2116, 76

42-1027          Revisions to Definitions of Oil Stripper Well Bonus - Stripper Well Exemption, p. 2128, 77

42-1028          Tax Credits for Contributions to Qualified Education Providers, p. 2235, 122

42-1029          Common Carrier Reporting of Alcoholic Beverage Shipments, p. 56, 234

 

SECRETARY OF STATE, Office of, Title 44

 

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

 

(Commissioner of Political Practices)

44-2-241         Payment Threshold--Inflation Adjustment for Lobbyists, p. 2131, 78