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, 2021. This table includes notices in which those rules adopted during the period October 8, 2021, through March 25, 2022, 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, 2021, 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 2021 or 2022 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

 

2-59-612         Standardized Forms and Procedures of the NMLS for Consumer Loan Licenses, Escrow Business Licenses, Sales Finance Company Licenses, and Deferred Deposit Lender Licenses - Consumer Loan License Surrender - Definitions for Mortgage Licensees - Revocation, Suspension, or Surrender of Mortgage Licenses - Initial Applications Through NMLS for Consumer Loan Licenses, Escrow Business Licenses, Sales Finance Company Licenses, and Deferred Deposit Lender Licenses - Consumer Loan License Amendments and Fees - Escrow Business License Amendments, Surrender, and Fees - Sales Finance Company License Amendments, Surrender, and Fees - Deferred Deposit Lender License Amendments, Surrender, and Fees - Table Funding Requiring Licensure for Mortgage Licensees, p. 1815, 228

2-59-615         Mutual Savings and Loan Associations - Savings and Loan Associations–Real estate - Examination and Supervisory Fees for Savings and Loan Associations, p. 1827, 230

2-59-616         Investment Policies - Report of Declaration and Payment of Dividend–Dividend Approval Request Form - Oaths of Directors - Parity With National Banks, p. 1872, 234

 

(Public Employees' Retirement Board)

2-43-622         Investment Policy Statements for the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, the Montana Fixed Fund, and the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, p. 267

 

(State Lottery and Sports Wagering Commission)

2-63-621         Definitions - Places of Sale - Applications and Fees - Commission - Revocation or Suspension of License - Prizes, p. 1441, 1569, 40

 

(Burial Preservation Board)

2-65-620         Permits for Scientific Analysis, p. 1092, 1546

 

AGRICULTURE, Department of, Title 4

 

STATE AUDITOR, Office of, Title 6

 

6-265               Pharmacy Benefit Manager Definitions and Network Adequacy, p. 1352, 1899

6-266               Rates and Premiums - Payment or Benefits, p. 1573, 43

 

COMMERCE, Department of, Title 8

 

8-2-197           Actions That Qualify as Categorical Exclusions Under the Montana Environmental Policy Act, p. 311

8-94-191         Administration of the Montana Historic Preservation Grant (MHPG) Program, p. 1357, 1768

8-94-194         Deadline for the Second Cycle for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)–Community and Public Facilities Projects Application and Guidelines, p. 98, 398

8-94-196         Submission and Review of Applications for Funding Under the Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP), p. 314

8-111-192       Definitions - Housing Credit Allocation Procedure, p. 1, 279

8-119-193       Tourism Advisory Council, p. 100, 399

 

EDUCATION, Title 10

 

(Board of Public Education)

10-54-291       Transformation Learning Program, p. 1576, 44

10-57-288       Teacher Licensing, p. 103

10-64-283       School Bus Requirements, p. 140

10-66-101       Adult Secondary Education Credits, p. 142, 400

 

FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS, Department of, Title 12

 

12-556             Closing the Ennis Fishing Access Site and the Valley Garden Fishing Access Site, p. 45

12-557             Removal of Tiber Reservoir From the List of Identified Bodies of Water Confirmed or Suspected for Aquatic Invasive Mussels, p. 271

12-559             Licensing, p. 325

 

(Fish and Wildlife Commission)

12-551             Licensing, p. 1579, 280

12-553             Rest/Rotation and Walk/Wade Rules on the Madison River, p. 1609

12-554             Grizzly Bear Demographic Objective for the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, p. 8

12-555             Recreational Use on the Boulder River, p. 12

 

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Department of, Title 17

 

17-417             Methamphetamine Cleanup - Definitions - Decontamination Standards - Performance, Assessment, and Inspection - Performance Standards - Contractor Certification and Training Course Requirements - Reciprocity - Training Provider Certification - Certified Training Provider Responsibilities - Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of Certification - Fees - Sampling - Recordkeeping - Reports - Incorporation by Reference, p. 367

17-418             Incorporation by Reference - Hazardous Waste Fees, p. 14

17-419             Incorporation by Reference of 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W, p. 392

17-420             Definitions - Development Process for the Adaptive Management Program to Implement Narrative Nutrient Standards, p. 1876, 327

 

(Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board)

17-416             Eligibility Determination for Petroleum Storage Tank Cleanup, p. 1095, 1771

 

TRANSPORTATION, Department of, Title 18

 

18-185             Utility Relocation Costs, p. 1360, 1772

18-186             Courtesy Car Grant Applications, p. 1445, 1912

 

CORRECTIONS, Department of, Title 20

 

(Board of Pardons and Parole)

20-25-71         Paroling Decision - Early Parole Consideration - Administrative Reviews and Reappearances - Board Operating Processes - Executive Clemency Functions, p. 193

 

JUSTICE, Department of, Title 23

 

23-16-260       Transfer of Interest Among Licensees and to New Owners - Shake-a-Day Games - Changes in Managers - Sports Pools and Sports Tabs - Electronic Player Rewards Systems - Procedure on VGM Malfunction - Use of AARS Data for Player Tracking, p. 1449, 48

 

LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Department of, Title 24

 

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

 

24-11-375       Disqualification for Unemployment Insurance Benefits Due to Failure or Refusal of a Drug Test - Requalification, p. 1011, 1404

24-11-383       Response Times in Unemployment Insurance, p. 145, 352

24-13-386       Montana HELP Act Workforce Development Services, p. 1461, 235

24-15-201       Employment Relations Division, p. 317

24-16-379       Procedures for Wage and Prevailing Wage Claims, Complaints, Investigations, and Appeals, p. 1713, 152

24-17-380       Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works Projects, p. 1259, 1913

24-17-389       Prevailing Wages, p. 149, 353

24-21-378       Montana's Registered Apprenticeship Program - Recognition of Pre-Apprenticeship Programs, p. 1098, 1547

24-21-385       Apprenticeship Ratios, p. 1465, 154

24-22-369       Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Montana State Plan Modifications, p. 319

24-23-384       Employer Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit, p. 1726, 157

24-35-376       Independent Contractors, p. 1109, 284

24-101-311     Requirements for Sexual Offender Evaluation Endorsement, p. 1468, 1920

24-101-313     Multidisciplinary Health Care Provider Task Force Review of Statutes and Recommendations Involving Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, p. 320

24-122-2         Creation of a Limited Low-Pressure Boiler Operating Engineer's License - Incorporation by Reference of Boiler and Pressure Vessel Code - Fees, p. 1113, 1552

24-142-3         Elevator Licensing Program - Fee Schedule - Continuing Education Credits Required - Continuing Education Sponsors and Courses, p. 1117, 55

24-148-1         Licensure of Genetic Counselors, p. 1477, 1925

 

(Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board)

24-7-387         Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, p. 1611, 52

 

(Board of Personnel Appeals)

24-26-377       Practices, Procedures, and Grievances Before the Board of Personnel Appeals, p. 1105, 1551

 

(Board of Architects and Landscape Architects)

24-114-39       Fee Schedule, p. 733, 1406

 

(Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists)

24-121-17       Salons - Shops - Mobile Salons or Shops - Schools - Definitions - General Application and License Display Requirements - Variance Requests - General Requirements and Prohibitions - License General Information - Premises, Fixtures, and General Sanitation - Restrooms - Sinks - Sanitizers - Containers - Cabinets - Implements - Instruments - Supplies - Equipment - Sanitizing - Disinfecting - Preparation Storage - Handling - Prohibited Items - Blood Spills - Continuing Education Instructors - Unprofessional Conduct - Inspections - Name Change - Closure - Change of Ownership - Operation Standards - Lighting, p. 826, 1773

 

(Board of Chiropractors)

24-126-38       Impairment Evaluator Standards - Participation in Disaster and Emergency Care–Liability of Chiropractor - Applications, p. 736, 1554

 

(Board of Clinical Laboratory Science Practitioners)

24-129-19       Minimum Licensure Standards, p. 322

 

(Board of Dentistry)

24-138-81       Fee Schedule - Approved Clinical Exam Criteria for Dentists and Dental Hygienists - Dental Hygiene Local Anesthetic Agent Certification, p. 1472, 54

 

(Board of Medical Examiners)

24-156-92       Definitions - ECP Licensure Qualifications - ECP License Application - Continued Competency Requirements - Fee Schedule - Fees - Final Pre-Licensing Examinations, p. 1482

 

(Board of Outfitters)

24-171-41       Fees - Outfitter Records - Outfitter's Assistants - Safety and First Aid Provisions - Application for Outfitter License - Outfitter Qualifications - Fishing Outfitter Operations Plan - Insurance for Outfitters - Outfitter Acting as Guide - Operations Plans and Amendments - NCHU Categories, Transfers, and Records - Renewals - Unprofessional Conduct and Misconduct - Web Site Posting of License Discipline, p. 1014, 1407

 

(Board of Pharmacy)

24-174-74       Definitions - Collaborative Practice Agreement Requirements - Transfer of Prescriptions - Drug Distribution and Control in an Institutional or Correctional Facility - Use of Drug Kits in Certain Institutional Facilities - Additions, Deletions, and Rescheduling of Dangerous Drugs - Registered Pharmacist Continuing Education–Approved Programs - Use of Contingency Kits in Certain Institutional Facilities, p. 1026, 1671

24-174-76       Dispenser Registration for Medical Practitioners, p. 1164, 1673

24-174-78       Pharmacy Technician Registration Requirements - Ratio of Pharmacy Technicians and Interns to Supervising Pharmacists - Application for Approval of Utilization Plan, p. 32, 401

 

(Board of Physical Therapy Examiners)

24-177-36       Examinations - Unprofessional Conduct, p. 1263, 1926

 

(Board of Public Accountants)

24-201-54       Board Organization - Definitions - Firms–Registration - Nonroutine Applications - Board Meetings - Committees - Cheating - Introduction - Renewals, p. 1170, 1776

 

(Board of Realty Regulation)

24-210-47       Fee Schedule - Trust Account Requirements - Unprofessional Conduct for Property Management Licensees - Reasonable Supervision - High Level of Supervision, p. 848, 1778

24-210-48       Fee Schedule - General License Administration Requirements - Supervising Broker Endorsement - Application for License–Salesperson and Broker - Property Management License Transfer Requirements - Unprofessional Conduct for Property Management Licensees - Predetermination for Licensing, p. 1881, 238

 

(Board of Behavioral Health)

24-219-36       License Requirements for Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Master's Social Workers (LMSW), Licensed Baccalaureate Social Workers (LBSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), and Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC) - Examination–LAC - Professional Counselor Licensure Candidate Requirements - Continuing Education Requirements, p. 1176, 1783

 

LIVESTOCK, Department of, Title 32

 

32-21-318       Brands Enforcement Division Fees - Freeze Branding, p. 1186, 1675

32-21-319       Fluid Milk and Grade A Milk Products, p. 1189, 1676

32-21-320       Time From Processing That Fluid Milk May Be Sold for Public Consumption, p. 1192, 1677

32-21-321       Scope of Rules, p. 1267, 158

32-21-322       Diagnostic Laboratory Fees, p. 1269, 1678

 

(Board of Milk Control)

32-21-325       Milk Control Assessments, p. 1730, 239

32-21-326       Reports and Records - Computation of the Quota Price and Excess Price to Be Paid to Pool Producers for Pool Milk - Procedures for Pooling of Returns From Pool Milk, p. 1733, 240

 

NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION, Department of, Title 36

 

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Department of, Title 37

 

37-909             Assisted Living Rules Related to Background Checks and Category D Endorsement, p. 1736, 354

37-949             Developmental Disabilities Program Provider Rates Update, p. 748, 1120, 1679

37-954             Certificate of Need, p. 1619, 57

37-957             Updating Medicaid Provider Rates, Fee Schedules, and Effective Dates, p. 1272, 1683

37-958             Severe and Disabling Mental Illness, p. 1124, 1555

37-959             Child Care Licensing, p. 1277, 1787

37-961             Public Participation, p. 1290, 1790

37-963             Comprehensive School and Community Treatment, p. 1490, 1757, 159

37-965             Health Emergency Waiver, p. 1294, 1791

37-966             Optometric Services Rates, p. 1364, 1927

37-967             Marijuana Sampling Protocols, p. 1629, 58

37-968             Montana Telecommunications Access Program, p. 1500, 1934

37-969             Big Sky Rx Benefit, p. 1504, 1935

37-972             Updating the Effective Dates of Medicaid Fee Schedules, p. 1887, 241

37-973             Child-Facing Employee Certification and Supervisory Training, p. 209

37-974             Child-Placing Agency Definitions, p. 214

37-978             Medicaid Fee Schedules and Effective Dates, p. 395

 

PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION, Department of, Title 38

 

38-2-249         Department's Procedures for Collecting Fees and Other Charges, p. 1194, 1936

38-3-249         Montana's Motor Carrier Act, p. 1037, 1556

38-5-248         Advanced Metering Opt-Out, p. 111, 896, 1792

38-5-250         Montana Energy Impact Assistance Financing, p. 217

38-5-251         Pipeline Safety, p. 1507, 242

38-5-252         Utility Electricity Voltage, p. 1510, 243

38-5-253         Montana's Renewable Energy Resource Standard, p. 221

 

REVENUE, Department of, Title 42

 

42-1033          Implementation of the Montana Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, p. 1369, 1937, 81

42-1036          Property Tax Assistance Program (PTAP) and the Montana Disabled Veteran (MDV) Property Tax Assistance Program, p. 1044, 1409

42-1037          Temporary Operating Authority for Alcoholic Beverage License Applicants, p. 1132, 244

42-1038          2022 Personal Property Depreciation Schedules and Trend Tables - Updated Business Equipment Exemption, p. 1301, 1802

42-1039          Debtor Appeals of Department Collections, p.1399, 1963

42-1040          Implementation of Compliance and Enforcement Requirements of the Montana Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act - Local-Option Marijuana Excise Taxation, p. 1513, 1964, 82

42-1041          Innovative Education Program Donations to School Districts and Student Scholarship Organizations (SSO), p. 1530, 1968

42-1042          Medical Marijuana Program Rules - Implementation of the Montana Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, p. 1534, 1971

42-1043          Lodging Facility Sales and Use Taxes - Rental Vehicle Sales and Use Taxes, p. 1653, 248

42-1044          Competitive Bid Form Requirements, p. 38, 288

42-1045          Electrical Generation and Transmission Facility Exemptions - New or Expanded Industry Credit for Corporate Income Taxes, p. 1759, 166

42-1047          Former DPHHS Regulations for Failed Laboratory Test Samples, p. 223, 403

42-1048          Marijuana and Marijuana Products Packaging and Labeling Application and Approval Process, p. 274

 

SECRETARY OF STATE, Office of, Title 44

 

44-2-244         Scheduled Dates for the 2022 Montana Administrative Register, p. 1135, 1410

44-2-245         Poll Watchers at Places of Deposit, p. 1198, 1684

44-2-246         Testing of Vote Tabulation Machines, p. 1200, 167

44-2-247         Eligibility of Applicants to Be Issued and to Cast a Ballot, p. 1202, 1685

44-2-248         Notification Requirements for Emergency Rules Under the Montana Administrative Procedure Act, p. 1204, 1686

44-2-249         Legislative Oversight of Administrative Rules, p. 1306, 1687

44-2-250         Voter Registration Requirements - Provisional Registration - Late Registration Procedures - Voter Identification - Related Definitions, p. 1309, 169

44-2-251         Maintenance of Active and Inactive Voter Registration Lists for Elections, p. 1667, 83

44-2-252         Registration of a Person Who Employs a Paid Signature Gatherer, p. 1669, 175

 

(Office of the Commissioner of Political Practices)

44-2-253         Campaign Finance Laws, p. 1763, 1893, 253

44-2-254         Child-Care Expenses - Campaigns, p. 225, 404