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, 2023. This table includes notices in which those rules adopted during the period December 22, 2023, through June 7, 2024, 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, 2023, 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 2023 or 2024 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

 

2-5-643           Intent to Award - Public Notice - Competitive Sealed Bids - Competitive Sealed Proposals - Sole Source Procurement - Exigency Procurements - Alternative Procurement Methods - Requisitions From the Agencies to the Division - Enforcing the Contract - Contract Renewal - Completion Notification for Contracts With Performance Security - Bid, Proposal, and Contract Performance Security, p. 770

2-12-646         Local Government Public Meeting Recordings, p. 781

2-59-642         Definitions - Out-of-State State-Chartered Bank or National Bank Seeking to Exercise Fiduciary Powers in Montana - Out-of-State Nonbank Trust Companies Seeking to Exercise Fiduciary Powers in Montana - Fiduciary Foreign Trust Companies, p. 490, 1058

 

(Public Employees' Retirement Board)

2-43-641         Application Process for Disability Benefits, p. 1201, 1428, 44

2-43-647         Defined Contribution Retirement Plan Investment Policy Statement and the Montana Fixed Fund Investment Policy Statement - 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan Investment Policy Statement and the Montana Fixed Fund Investment Policy Statement, p. 784

2-43-648         Basic Period of Service - Receipt of Service Credit on or After Termination of Employment - Calculation of Highest Average Compensation or Final Average Compensation, p. 787

 

AGRICULTURE, Department of, Title 4

 

4-23-277         Nonrefundable Application Fees, p. 923, 126

4-23-279         Annual Report and Assessment Fees, p. 925, 127

4-23-281         Updating Administrative Rule References and Citations, p. 1576, 128

4-23-282         Seed Rules, p. 1587, 243

 

STATE AUDITOR, Office of, Title 6

 

6-285               Network Adequacy for Managed Care, p. 155, 713

6-286               Quality Assurance for Managed Care Plans, p. 162, 714

6-287               Required Disclosure Provisions in Medicare Supplements, p. 496, 1188

6-288               Pharmacy Benefit Manager Maximum Allowable Cost Appeals, p. 791

 

COMMERCE, Department of, Title 8

 

8-94-211         Submission and Review of Applications for Funding Under the Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP), p. 358, 964

8-99-205         Administration of the Montana Growth Fund, a Part of the Big Sky Economic Development Program, p. 1769, 247

8-99-209         Administration of the Economic Impact and Destination Event Grant Program, p. 99, 462

8-99-210         Administration of the Regional Assistance Program, p. 169, 716

8-99-213         Administration of the Tourism Development and Enhancement Revolving Loan Fund, p. 1257

8-101-212       Submission and Review of Applications for Funding Under the Coal Board, p. 499, 1059

8-111-208       Housing Credit Program, p. 102, 463

8-119-206       Administration of the Big Sky Film Grant Program, p. 1772, 250

8-119-207       Administration of the Pilot Community Tourism Grant Program, p. 1775, 251

 

(Board of Investments)

8-97-102         Conservation Reserve Payment Enhancement Program, p. 1, 328

 

EDUCATION, Title 10

 

(Board of Public Education)

10-53-139       English Language Proficiency Content Standards, p. 172, 720

10-54-292       Early Literacy Targeted Intervention Programs, p. 1656, 721

10-56-286       Assessment Standards, p. 662

10-57-289       Educator Licensure Standards, p. 175, 1189

10-63-270       Early Childhood Education Standards, p. 185, 722

 

(Montana Historical Society)

10-121-2401   Collection Acquisition and Select Collection Loans, p. 1088

 

(Montana State Library)

10-102-2301   Updating Rules to Comply With Recent Legislation, p. 1431, 1858

10-102-2302   Updating Rules to Comply With Recent Legislation, p. 198, 605

10-102-2303   State Aid to Public Libraries, p. 984

 

(Office of Public Instruction)

10-16-133       Education Savings Accounts, p. 1085

 

FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS, Department of, Title 12

 

12-603             Public Use Rules of the Department of Fish, Wildlife and Parks Public Lands, p. 952, 45

12-619             Closing the Fairweather Fishing Access Site in Gallatin County, p. 78, 606

12-620             Closing the Ennis Fishing Access Site in Madison County, p. 129

12-621             Closing the Valley Garden Fishing Access Site in Madison County, p. 131

12-622             Closing the Selway Park Fishing Access Site in Beaverhead County, p. 133

12-625             Department Liaisons, p. 304, 666

12-628             Montana Wildlife Habitat Improvement Act Termination Date and Eligible Expenditures, p. 668

12-630             Closing the Yellowstone River From the Joe Brown Fishing Access Site to the Carbella BLM Boat Ramp in Park County, p. 1387

 

(Fish and Wildlife Commission)

12-606             Brinkman Game Preserve, p. 611, 1860

12-614             Grizzly Bears, p. 1043, 1204, 60

12-615             Control Methods of the Gray Wolf Include Nonlethal and Legal Means, p. 1121, 76

12-617             Block Management Program, p. 1440, 464

12-618             Contractual Elk Hunting Access Agreements, p. 1449, 469

12-626             Big Game Management Policy, p. 502

 

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Department of, Title 17

 

17-430             Review of Sanitation Facilities in Subdivisions Such as Water Wells, Onsite Sewage Disposal Systems and Stormwater Amenities - Amendment to Circular DEQ-4 and Circular DEQ-20, p. 786, 1861

17-431             Incorporation by Reference of the Most Recent Version of the Montana Ambient Air Monitoring Program Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), p. 806, 1863

17-432A          Transfer of Rulemaking Authority From the Board of Environmental Review to the Department of Environmental Quality, p. 1050, 253

17-432B          Transfer of Rulemaking Authority From the Board of Environmental Review to the Department of Environmental Quality, p. 1125, 255

17-432C          Transfer of Rulemaking Authority From the Board of Environmental Review to the Department of Environmental Quality, p. 1136, 257

17-432D          Transfer of Rulemaking Authority From the Board of Environmental Review to the Department of Environmental Quality, p. 1212, 258

17-432E          Transfer of Rulemaking Authority From the Board of Environmental Review to the Department of Environmental Quality, p. 1453, 260

17-433             Montana Ground Water Pollution Control System Permits, p. 1228, 262

17-434             Translation of Narrative Nutrient Standards and Implementation of the Adaptive Management Program – Adoption of Circular DEQ-15, p. 794

17-435             Third-Party Remedial Actions at Order Sites, p. 1469, 471

17-436             Incorporation by Reference - Asbestos Project Permitting and Management - Training and Accreditation of Asbestos-Related Occupations, p. 1660, 723

17-437             Hard Rock Mining and Exploration, p. 4, 1060

17-438             Incorporation by Reference, p. 20, 1062

17-439             Ground water Mixing Zones - Nondegradation of Water Quality - Criteria for Determining Nonsignificant Changes in Water Quality - Criteria for Nutrient Reduction From Subsurface Wastewater Treatment Systems - Amendments to Circular DEQ-20 - Source Specific Well Isolation Zones, p. 361

17-441             Motor Vehicle Recycling and Disposal - Reimbursement Payments for Abandoned Vehicle Removal, p. 504

17-443             Need Findings in the Major Facility Siting Act (MFSA), p. 818

17-444             Adoption of a New Version of Department Circular DEQ-8 Montana Standards for Subdivision Storm Water Drainage, p. 1259

17-445             Incorporation by Reference of Federal Air Quality Regulations, p. 1278

17-446             Montana Underground Storage Tank Installer and Inspector Licensing and Permitting Act, p. 1095

 

(Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board)

17-440             Third-Party Review of Claims and Corrective Action Plans - Cleanup of Administrative Rules No Longer Utilized, p. 1778, 329

 

TRANSPORTATION, Department of, Title 18

 

18-197             Alternative Fuels, p. 1104

18-198             Railroad Crossing Signalization, Tourist-Oriented Directional Signs, and Right-of-Way Occupancy by Utilities, p. 1288

18-199             Political Signs, p. 391, 1065

18-200             Motor Carrier Services, p. 987

 

CORRECTIONS, Department of, Title 20

 

20-7-72           Siting, Establishment, and Expansion of Prerelease Centers, p. 826

20-7-73           Pre-Parole Screening, p. 1109

 

JUSTICE, Department of, Title 23

 

23-4-283         Drug and/or Alcohol Analysis, p. 834, 1389

23-12-281       Criminal History Information Provided by the Department to Qualified Entities, p. 1691, 135

23-16-282       Gambling Licenses and Video Gambling Machines, p. 26, 472

23-18-276       Reimbursement to Counties for Expert Witness Expenses in Certain Criminal Proceedings, p. 105, 609

 

(Public Safety Officer Standards and Training Council)

23-13-280       Certification of Public Safety Officers, p. 1695, 607

 

LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Department of, Title 24

 

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

 

24-7-388         Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, p. 202, 727

24-16-388       Wages and Hours Rules, p. 108, 474

24-17-407       Prevailing Wages, p. 1240, 80

24-17-413       Prevailing Wage Rate Adoption, p. 394, 966

24-22-410       Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Montana State Plan, p. 139

24-22-411       Work-Based Learning Grants, p. 209, 610

24-29-412       Workers' Compensation, p. 398, 1066

24-29-417       Workers' Compensation, p. 991

24-33-415       Construction Contractors, p. 507, 1072

24-33-416       Home Inspector Program, p. 672, 1192

24-40-414       Unemployment Insurance, p. 511

24-182-36       Board of Private Security, p. 836, 1744

24-209-1         Property Management Licensure, p. 1473, 1870

24-217-1         Registered Sanitarians and Sanitarians-in-Training, p. 1728, 136

24-351-357     Building and Commercial Measurements Bureau, p. 1515, 1871

 

(Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists)

24-121-18       Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists, p. 1292

 

(Board of Chiropractors)

24-126-39       Board of Chiropractors, p. 680

 

(Board of Dentistry)

24-138-83       Board of Dentistry, p. 837

24-138-84       Dental Hygiene Limited Access Permit, p. 1782

 

(State Electrical Board)

24-141-39       State Electrical Board, p. 579, 1194

 

(Board of Funeral Service)

24-147-41       Board of Funeral Service, p. 697

 

(Board of Medical Examiners)

24-156-94       Physician Assistants, p. 813, 1149, 1591, 273

24-156-97       Supervision of Physician Assistant, p. 1243, 1864

 

(Board of Pharmacy)

24-174-80       Pharmacist Prescribing, p. 1471, 1865

 

(Board of Physical Therapy Examiners)

24-177-37       Board of Physical Therapy Examiners, p. 1335

 

(Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners)

24-213-23       Board of Respiratory Care Practitioners, p. 704

 

(Board of Behavioral Health)

24-219-37       Board of Behavioral Health, p. 1480, 279

 

(Board of Veterinary Medicine)

24-225-43       Veterinary Retail Dispensing, p. 1509, 84

 

LIVESTOCK, Department of, Title 32

 

32-23-340       Records to Be Kept, p. 860, 1735, 728

 

NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION, Department of, Title 36

 

36-22-219       Water Right Permitting, p. 1151, 1872

36-22-221       State Land Leasing, p. 1523, 282

 

(Board of Oil and Gas Conservation)

36-22-220       Adoption of Forms - Reports by Producers, Tax Report, and Tax Rate, p. 1290, 1888

 

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Department of, Title 37

 

37-1004          Foster Care Licensing, p. 214, 1390

37-1009          Community First Choice Services and Self-Directed Personal Care Services, p. 1593, 332

37-1025          Developmental Disabilities Program Incident Reporting and Handling, p. 865, 283

37-1029          Increase of Laboratory Fees, p. 1007, 1889

37-1031          Children's Mental Health Services, p. 1528, 1737, 611

37-1032          HCBS Setting Regulations, p. 1785, 612

37-1033          Chemical Dependency Programs - Medicaid Mental Health Services, p. 693, 1890

37-1034          Mental Health Medicaid Funded 1115 and 1915 Waivers, p. 1004

37-1039          Chemical Dependency Programs and Medicaid Mental Health Services, p. 1292, 729

37-1040          SUD Voucher Programs, p. 306, 967

37-1041          Developmental Disabilities Program Plan of Care, p. 1791, 614

37-1043          Clinical Mental Health Licensure Candidate Medicaid Service Reimbursement, p. 311

37-1044          Licensure of Day Care Facilities, p. 1297, 738

37-1045          Public Sleeping Accommodations, p. 1796, 333

37-1047          Rural Emergency Hospitals, p. 321, 1073

37-1048          Health Care Facilities, p. 1748, 334

37-1050          Private Alternative Adolescent Residential Programs, p. 1024

37-1051          Foster Care Support Services, p. 34, 757

37-1053          Aging Services, p. 1113

37-1055          Autism Grant Program, p. 38, 758

37-1056          Certificates of Nonviable Birth, p. 1804, 335

37-1057          12-Month Postpartum Continuous Eligibility for Medicaid and HMK, p. 1032

37-1058          IV-E Foster Care Services, p. 872

37-1061          Updating Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Provider Rates, Fee Schedules, and Effective Dates, p. 1807, 615

37-1062          Hearing Aid Services, p. 1342

37-1063          Congregate Living Reimbursement Rates, p. 324, 968

37-1066          Communicable Disease Control, p. 1038

37-1067          Updating Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Provider Rates, Fee Schedules, and Effective Dates, p. 1132

37-1068          Home Health Services, p. 1156

37-1069          Big Sky Rx Program, p. 1048

37-1070          Hospice Reimbursement, p. 1051

37-1071          Laboratory Analyses and Screening, p. 1054

37-1073          Medicaid Home and Community Based Waiver Program, p. 1349

37-1092          Developmental Disabilities Program Fiscal Year 2025 Rate Increase, p. 1374

37-1096          Financial Assistance and Community Benefit Provided by Certain Types of Hospitals - Related Certificate of Need Requirements, p. 1160

 

PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION, Department of, Title 38

 

38-5-262         Pipeline Safety, p. 1596, 87

 

REVENUE, Department of, Title 42

 

42-1068          Residential Property Tax Assistance Program Improvements, p. 1535, 1895

42-1069          Personal Property Depreciation Schedules and Trend Tables, p. 1546, 1896

42-1070          Industrial Property, p. 1812, 284

42-1071          Revised Marijuana Sampling Protocols - Quality Assurance Testing Requirements, p. 1172

42-1072          Implementation of House Bills 128, 903, and 948 (2023) - Revising Requirements Applicable to Chemical, Infused Product, and Mechanical Manufacturers of Marijuana, p. 1817, 616

42-1073          Packaging and Labeling of Marijuana - Marijuana Wholesaling - Marijuana Advertising, p. 1834, 631

42-1074          Livestock Reporting Deadline Revisions to Implement House Bill 66 (2023), p. 41, 477

42-1075          Beer and Wine Tax Reporting Changes to Implement HB 124 and SB 20 (2023), p. 237, 759

42-1076          Implementation of Alcoholic beverage Legislation Enacted by the 68th Montana Legislature, p. 875

42-1077          Tax Haven Corporation Water's Edge Filing Requirements to Implement Senate Bill 246 (2023), p. 962

42-1078          Valuation of Commercial Properties, p. 1377

 

SECRETARY OF STATE, Office of, Title 44

 

44-2-267         Determining a Valid Write-In Vote in Manually Counting and Recounting Paper Ballots, p. 1550, 88

44-2-269         Ballot Form and Uniformity, p. 1739, 137

44-2-270         Reporting Results During an Election, p. 1741, 138

44-2-271         Annual Security Assessments and Training, p. 1846, 285

44-2-272         Guidelines for Polling Place Accessibility, p. 1850, 286

44-2-273         Postelection Audit Processes for Federal and Nonfederal Elections, p. 1852, 287

44-2-274         Ballot Form and Uniformity, p. 124, 478

44-2-275         State Agency Administrative Rulemaking, p. 593

44-2-276         Business Services Annual Report Filing Fee Waiver in 2025, p. 1384