BEFORE THE Department of Public

health and human services of the

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 37.12.401 and 37.57.301 pertaining to laboratory fees for analysis and newborn screening for severe combined immunodeficiency disease (SCID)

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On May 14, 2015, the Department of Public Health and Human Services published MAR Notice No. 37-711 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment of the above-stated rules at page 561 of the 2015 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 9.

 

2. The department has amended the above-stated rules as proposed.

 

3. The department has thoroughly considered the comments and testimony received. A summary of the comments received and the department's responses are as follows:

 

COMMENT #1: At the public hearing, one commenter supported this rulemaking. The commenter said he "was elated this is happening" and it will be a "huge benefit for babies born with SCID." The commenter thanked those present for making this happen.

 

RESPONSE #1: The department appreciates the commenter's support and thanks the commenter for attending the public hearing.

 

          4. These rule amendments are effective July 1, 2015.

 

 

/s/ Nicholas Domitrovich                        /s/ Mary E. Dalton acting for                 

Nicholas Domitrovich, Attorney               Richard H. Opper, Director

Rule Reviewer                                       Public Health and Human Services

 

         

Certified to the Secretary of State June 15, 2015.