BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 17.74.350, 17.74.352, 17.74.355, 17.74.359, and 17.74.364; the repeal of 17.74.401, 17.74.402, 17.74.403, and 17.74.404; and the adoption of New Rules I through IV pertaining to incorporation by reference, definitions, asbestos project permits, training provider requirements, fees, and refunds

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AMENDED SUPPLEMENTAL NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING ON PROPOSED AMENDMENT, REPEAL, AND ADOPTION   (ASBESTOS)

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On February 28, 2020, the Department of Environmental Quality (department) published MAR Notice No. 17-410 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment, repeal, and adoption of the above-stated rules at page 354 of the 2020 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 4. On March 27, 2020, the department published a supplemental notice at page 525 of the 2020 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 6, where the March 24, 2020 informal public meeting was cancelled, and the public hearing was rescheduled to April 29, 2020. Also, the comment period was extended to May 1, 2020.

 

2.  Because there currently exists a state of emergency in Montana due to the public health crisis caused by the coronavirus, on April 29, 2020, at 10:00 a.m., the department will hold a public hearing via remote conferencing for the proposed amendment, repeal, and adoption of the above-stated rules. There will be no in-person hearing. Interested parties may access the remote conferencing platform by dialing by telephone, 1 (866) 906-9888, meeting ID:  5969240.

 

3.  Concerned persons may submit their written data, views, or arguments to Sandy Scherer, Paralegal, Department of Environmental Quality, 1520 E. Sixth Avenue, P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901; faxed to (406) 444-4386; or e-mailed to [email protected], no later than 5:00 p.m., May 1, 2020. To be guaranteed consideration, mailed comments must be postmarked on or before that date.

 

Reviewed by:                                                DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL

                                                                        QUALITY

 

/s/ Edward Hayes                                BY: /s/ Shaun McGrath                                      

EDWARD HAYES                                      SHAUN MCGRATH

Rule Reviewer                                            Director

 

Certified to the Secretary of State April 7, 2020.