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������������� BEFORE THE STATE AUDITOR AND COMMISSIONER OF INSURANCE

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In the matter of the amendment of ARM 6.6.8301 concerning updating references to the NCCI Basic Manual for new classifications for various industries

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

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TO:��All Concerned Persons

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1.��On March 27, 2008, the department published MAR Notice No. 6-175 regarding a notice of proposed amendment to the above-stated rule at page 513, 2008 Montana Administrative Register, Issue No. 6.�

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2.�The department has amended ARM 6.6.8301 exactly as proposed.

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����������� 3.�No comments or testimony were received.

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����������� 4.�Amendment "A," updating references to the NCCI Basic Manual for Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability, 2001 edition, was published with the proposal notice as shown below, and will be adopted with this filing.�It is intended to become effective July 1, 2008.

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����������� A.�Establish a new state special treatment for Code 6204--WELL DRILLING--WATER DRIVERS.�Pump installation is to be separately classified from water well drilling provided that (1) verifiable payroll records are maintained for each operation, and (2) drilling equipment is not used to install the pump.

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Amendment "B," updating references to the NCCI Basic Manual for Workers' Compensation and Employers Liability, 2001 edition, was published with the proposal notice as shown below, and will be adopted with this filing.�It is intended to become effective July 1, 2009.

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B.�Revise the Montana Construction Premium Credit Program.�The proposed changes will:

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Revise the exiting Montana Construction Premium Credit Program (CPCP) rules to create a more uniform approach.

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Eliminate the table of credits from NCCI's Basic Manual for Workers'�Compensation and Employers Liability Insurance and replace it �with credits based on a formula approach among states with similar�programs.

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Implement the Contracting Classification Premium Adjustment Program Workers Compensation Premium Credit Application, NC5000.�This is a national application form that will be used to apply for the Montana CPCP credit.

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/s/ Carol Roy	/s/ Christina L. Goe
Carol Roy	Christina L. Goe
Rule Reviewer	Chief Legal Counsel State Auditor's Office

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Certified to Secretary of State June 2, 2008.