Administrative Rules of the State of Montana

BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

In the matter of the adoption of New Rules I through III, the amendment of ARM 17.53.105, 17.53.107, 17.53.111, 17.53.112, 17.53.113, 17.53.301, 17.53.502, 17.53.602, 17.53.603, 17.53.701, 17.53.802, 17.53.902, 17.53.1002, and 17.53.1302, and the repeal of ARM 17.53.401, 17.53.402, and 17.53.403 pertaining to incorporation by reference and hazardous waste fees

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION, AMENDMENT, AND REPEAL

(HAZARDOUS WASTE)

TO: All Concerned Persons

1. On January 14, 2022, the Department of Environmental Quality (department) published MAR Notice No. 17-418 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed adoption, amendment, and repeal of the above-stated rules at page 14 of the 2022 Montana Administrative Register, Issue No. 1.

2. The department has adopted NEW RULES I (17.53.404), II (17.53.405), and III (17.53.406) as proposed.

3. The department has amended ARM 17.53.105, 17.53.107, 17.53.111, 17.53.112, 17.53.113, 17.53.301, 17.53.502, 17.53.602, 17.53.603, 17.53.701, 17.53.802, 17.53.902, 17.53.1002, and 17.53.1302 as proposed.

4. The department has repealed ARM 17.53.401, 17.53.402, and 17.53.403 as proposed.

5. The department has thoroughly considered the comments made. A summary of the comments and the department's responses are as follows:

COMMENT 1: Two commenters stated general support for the proposed rule changes.

RESPONSE 1: The department appreciates the comments.

/s/ Angela Colamaria /s/ Christopher Dorrington

ANGELA COLAMARIA CHRISTOPHER DORRINGTON

Rule Reviewer Director

Department of Environmental Quality

Certified to the Secretary of State May 3, 2022.