BEFORE THE BOARD OF NURSING 

                        DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY 

                                        STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 24.159.501 definitions, the adoption of New Rule I enhanced nurse licensure compact rules, and the repeal of ARM 24.159.504 issuance of a license by a compact state, 24.159.507 limitations on multistate licensure privilege - discipline, and 24.159.510 information system

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT, ADOPTION, AND REPEAL

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

            1. On March 30, 2018, the Board of Nursing (board) published MAR Notice No. 24-159-85 pertaining to the proposed amendment, adoption, and repeal of the above-stated rules at page 624 of the 2018 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 6.

 

            2. The notice of proposed amendment, adoption, and repeal is amended as follows because an association having not less than 25 members who will be directly affected has requested a public hearing.

 

            3. On June 5, 2018, at 9:00 a.m., a public hearing will be held in the Large Conference Room, 301 South Park Avenue, 4th Floor, Helena, Montana, to consider the proposed amendment, adoption, and repeal of the above-stated rules.

 

            4. The Department of Labor and Industry (department) will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in the rulemaking process and need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the board no later than 5:00 p.m., on May 29, 2018, to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact Sharon Peterson, Board of Nursing, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200513, Helena, Montana 59620-0513; telephone (406) 841-2375; Montana Relay 1 (800) 253-4091; TDD (406) 444-2978; facsimile (406) 841-2305; or [email protected] (board's e-mail).

 

            5. Concerned persons may present their data, views, or arguments either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to the Board of Nursing, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200513, Helena, Montana 59620-0513, by facsimile to (406) 841-2305, or e-mail to [email protected], and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., June 8, 2018.

 

            6. An electronic copy of this notice of public hearing is available at nurse.mt.gov (department and board's web site). Although the department strives to keep its web sites accessible at all times, concerned persons should be aware that web sites may be unavailable during some periods, due to system maintenance or technical problems, and that technical difficulties in accessing a web site do not excuse late submission of comments.

 

            7. The board maintains a list of interested persons who wish to receive notices of rulemaking actions proposed by this board. Persons who wish to have their name added to the list shall make a written request that includes the name, e-mail, and mailing address of the person to receive notices and specifies that the person wishes to receive notices regarding all board administrative rulemaking proceedings or other administrative proceedings. The request must indicate whether e-mail or standard mail is preferred. Such written request may be sent or delivered to the Board of Nursing, 301 South Park Avenue, P.O. Box 200513, Helena, Montana 59620-0513, faxed to the office at (406) 841-2305, e-mailed to [email protected], or made by completing a request form at any rules hearing held by the agency.

 

            8. Dylan Gallagher, Board Counsel, has been designated to preside over and conduct this hearing.

 

	BOARD OF NURSING N. GREGORY KOHN, PRESIDENT
/s/ DARCEE L. MOE Darcee L. Moe Rule Reviewer	/s/ GALEN HOLLENBAUGH Galen Hollenbaugh, Commissioner DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

 

            Certified to the Secretary of State May 1, 2018.