RECENT RULEMAKING BY AGENCY

 

The Administrative Rules of Montana (ARM) is a compilation of existing permanent rules of those executive agencies that have been designated by the Montana Administrative Procedure Act for inclusion in the ARM. The ARM is updated through March 31, 2022. This table includes notices in which those rules adopted during the period December 10, 2021, through May 27, 2022, occurred and any proposed rule action that was pending during the past 6-month period. (A notice of adoption must be published within six months of the published notice of the proposed rule.)  This table does not include the contents of this issue of the Montana Administrative Register (MAR or Register).

 

To be current on proposed and adopted rulemaking, it is necessary to check the ARM updated through March 31, 2022, this table, and the table of contents of this issue of the Register.

 

This table indicates the department name, title number, notice numbers in ascending order, the subject matter of the notice, and the page number(s) at which the notice is published in the 2021 or 2022 Montana Administrative Registers.

 

To aid the user, this table includes rulemaking actions of such entities as boards and commissions listed separately under their appropriate title number.

 

ADMINISTRATION, Department of, Title 2

 

2-2-624           Public Meetings, p. 640

2-12-623         Review and Approval Process for Procurement, Development, and Oversight of Information Technology Resources and Software and Management Systems - Granting Exceptions - Utilization of Centralized State Facilities - Introduction - Definitions - Agency Information Technology Plans - Establishing Policies, Standards, Procedures, and Guidelines - Appeal Process as It Applies to Information Technology Plans, Procurements, and Granting Exceptions, p. 430, 796

2-59-612         Standardized Forms and Procedures of the NMLS for Consumer Loan Licenses, Escrow Business Licenses, Sales Finance Company Licenses, and Deferred Deposit Lender Licenses - Consumer Loan License Surrender - Definitions for Mortgage Licensees - Revocation, Suspension, or Surrender of Mortgage Licenses - Initial Applications Through NMLS for Consumer Loan Licenses, Escrow Business Licenses, Sales Finance Company Licenses, and Deferred Deposit Lender Licenses - Consumer Loan License Amendments and Fees - Escrow Business License Amendments, Surrender, and Fees - Sales Finance Company License Amendments, Surrender, and Fees - Deferred Deposit Lender License Amendments, Surrender, and Fees - Table Funding Requiring Licensure for Mortgage Licensees, p. 1815, 228

2-59-615         Mutual Savings and Loan Associations - Savings and Loan Associations–Real estate - Examination and Supervisory Fees for Savings and Loan Associations, p. 1827, 230

2-59-616         Investment Policies - Report of Declaration and Payment of Dividend–Dividend Approval Request Form - Oaths of Directors - Parity With National Banks, p. 1872, 234

 

(Public Employees' Retirement Board)

2-43-622         Investment Policy Statements for the Defined Contribution Retirement Plan, the Montana Fixed Fund, and the 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan, p. 267, 609

 

(State Lottery and Sports Wagering Commission)

2-63-621         Definitions - Places of Sale - Applications and Fees - Commission - Revocation or Suspension of License - Prizes, p. 1441, 1569, 40

 

AGRICULTURE, Department of, Title 4

 

4-22-274         State Grain Lab Fee Schedule, p. 435, 797

 

STATE AUDITOR, Office of, Title 6

 

6-265               Pharmacy Benefit Manager Definitions and Network Adequacy, p. 1352, 1899

6-266               Rates and Premiums - Payment or Benefits, p. 1573, 43

6-267               Credit for Reinsurance–Reciprocal Jurisdictions - Forms, p. 444, 798

6-268               Group Capital Calculation, p. 708

6-270               Credit for Reinsurance - Certified Assuming Insurers, p. 643

 

COMMERCE, Department of, Title 8

 

8-2-197           Actions That Qualify as Categorical Exclusions Under the Montana Environmental Policy Act, p. 311, 610

8-94-191         Administration of the Montana Historic Preservation Grant (MHPG) Program, p. 1357, 1768

8-94-194         Deadline for the Second Cycle for the Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)–Community and Public Facilities Projects Application and Guidelines, p. 98, 398

8-94-196         Submission and Review of Applications for Funding Under the Montana Coal Endowment Program (MCEP), p. 314, 611

8-94-198         Administration of the Federal Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program – Planning Grants, p. 550

8-111-192       Definitions - Housing Credit Allocation Procedure, p. 1, 279

8-119-193       Tourism Advisory Council, p. 100, 399

 

EDUCATION, Title 10

 

(Board of Public Education)

10-54-291       Transformation Learning Program, p. 1576, 44

10-57-288       Teacher Licensing, p. 103, 799

10-64-283       School Bus Requirements, p. 140

10-66-101       Adult Secondary Education Credits, p. 142, 400

 

(Office of Public Instruction)

10-66-102       State Diplomas, p. 451, 829

 

FISH, WILDLIFE AND PARKS, Department of, Title 12

 

12-556             Closing the Ennis Fishing Access Site and the Valley Garden Fishing Access Site, p. 45

12-557             Removal of Tiber Reservoir From the List of Identified Bodies of Water Confirmed or Suspected for Aquatic Invasive Mussels, p. 271, 831

12-559             Licensing, p. 325

 

(Fish and Wildlife Commission)

12-551             Licensing, p. 1579, 280

12-553             Rest/Rotation and Walk/Wade Rules on the Madison River, p. 1609, 687

12-554             Grizzly Bear Demographic Objective for the Northern Continental Divide Ecosystem, p. 8

12-555             Recreational Use on the Boulder River, p. 12

 

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY, Department of, Title 17

 

17-417             Methamphetamine Cleanup - Definitions - Decontamination Standards - Performance, Assessment, and Inspection - Performance Standards - Contractor Certification and Training Course Requirements - Reciprocity - Training Provider Certification - Certified Training Provider Responsibilities - Denial, Suspension, and Revocation of Certification - Fees - Sampling - Recordkeeping - Reports - Incorporation by Reference, p. 367

17-418             Incorporation by Reference - Hazardous Waste Fees, p. 14, 693

17-419             Incorporation by Reference of 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix W, p. 392, 694

17-420             Definitions - Development Process for the Adaptive Management Program to Implement Narrative Nutrient Standards, p. 1876, 327

17-422             Ground Water Under the Direct Influence of Surface Water Determinations - Standards for Public Water Supply Systems, p. 713

 

(Petroleum Tank Release Compensation Board)

17-416             Eligibility Determination for Petroleum Storage Tank Cleanup, p. 1095, 1771

 

TRANSPORTATION, Department of, Title 18

 

18-185             Utility Relocation Costs, p. 1360, 1772

18-186             Courtesy Car Grant Applications, p. 1445, 1912

18-187             Utility Right-of-Way Occupancy, p. 722

18-188             Motor Carrier Services Maximum Allowable Weight and Safety Requirements, p. 553

 

CORRECTIONS, Department of, Title 20

 

(Board of Pardons and Parole)

20-25-71         Paroling Decision - Early Parole Consideration - Administrative Reviews and Reappearances - Board Operating Processes - Executive Clemency Functions, p. 193

 

JUSTICE, Department of, Title 23

 

23-8-263         9-1-1 Telecommunication System, p. 833

23-16-260       Transfer of Interest Among Licensees and to New Owners - Shake-a-Day Games - Changes in Managers - Sports Pools and Sports Tabs - Electronic Player Rewards Systems - Procedure on VGM Malfunction - Use of AARS Data for Player Tracking, p. 1449, 48

 

(Public Safety Officers Standards and Training Council)

23-13-264       Certification of Public Safety Officers, p. 732

 

LABOR AND INDUSTRY, Department of, Title 24

 

Boards under the Business Standards Division are listed in alphabetical order by chapter following the department notices.

 

24-2-390         Public Participation and Model Rules, p. 557

24-11-383       Response Times in Unemployment Insurance, p. 145, 352

24-13-386       Montana HELP Act Workforce Development Services, p. 1461, 235

24-15-201       Employment Relations Division, p. 317, 612

24-16-379       Procedures for Wage and Prevailing Wage Claims, Complaints, Investigations, and Appeals, p. 1713, 152

24-17-380       Prevailing Wage Rates for Public Works Projects, p. 1259, 1913

24-17-389       Prevailing Wages, p. 149, 353

24-21-385       Apprenticeship Ratios, p. 1465, 154

24-22-369       Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act Montana State Plan Modifications, p. 319

24-22-393       Incumbent Worker Training (IWT) Program, p. 646

24-23-384       Employer Job Growth Incentive Tax Credit, p. 1726, 157

24-29-392       Medical Fee Schedules and Drug Formulary for Workers' Compensation Purposes, p. 650

24-35-376       Independent Contractors, p. 1109, 284

24-38-391       Professional Employer Organizations, p. 561

24-101-311     Requirements for Sexual Offender Evaluation Endorsement, p. 1468, 1920

24-101-313     Multidisciplinary Health Care Provider Task Force Review of Statutes and Recommendations Involving Physicians, Physician Assistants, and Advanced Practice Registered Nurses, p. 320

24-142-3         Elevator Licensing Program - Fee Schedule - Continuing Education Credits Required - Continuing Education Sponsors and Courses, p. 1117, 55

24-148-1         Licensure of Genetic Counselors, p. 1477, 1925

24-301-351     Building Codes Incorporation by Reference - Local Government Enforcement - Plumbing Requirements - Electrical Requirements - Elevator Code - Special Reports, p. 460

 

(Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board)

24-7-387         Unemployment Insurance Appeals Board, p. 1611, 52

 

(Board of Barbers and Cosmetologists)

24-121-17       Salons - Shops - Mobile Salons or Shops - Schools - Definitions - General Application and License Display Requirements - Variance Requests - General Requirements and Prohibitions - License General Information - Premises, Fixtures, and General Sanitation - Restrooms - Sinks - Sanitizers - Containers - Cabinets - Implements - Instruments - Supplies - Equipment - Sanitizing - Disinfecting - Preparation Storage - Handling - Prohibited Items - Blood Spills - Continuing Education Instructors - Unprofessional Conduct - Inspections - Name Change - Closure - Change of Ownership - Operation Standards - Lighting, p. 826, 1773

 

(Board of Clinical Laboratory Science Practitioners)

24-129-19       Minimum Licensure Standards, p. 322, 835

 

(Board of Dentistry)

24-138-81       Fee Schedule - Approved Clinical Exam Criteria for Dentists and Dental Hygienists - Dental Hygiene Local Anesthetic Agent Certification, p. 1472, 54

24-138-82       Fee Schedules - Clinical Exam Criteria, p. 565

 

(Board of Medical Examiners)

24-156-92       Definitions - ECP Licensure Qualifications - ECP License Application - Continued Competency Requirements - Fee Schedule - Fees - Final Pre-Licensing Examinations, p. 1482, 520

 

(Board of Nursing)

24-159-92       Board of Nursing, p. 658

 

(Board of Pharmacy)

24-174-78       Pharmacy Technician Registration Requirements - Ratio of Pharmacy Technicians and Interns to Supervising Pharmacists - Application for Approval of Utilization Plan, p. 32, 401

 

(Board of Physical Therapy Examiners)

24-177-36       Examinations - Unprofessional Conduct, p. 1263, 1926

 

(Board of Professional Engineers and Professional Land Surveyors)

24-183-45       Fee Schedule, p. 569

 

(Board of Psychologists)

24-189-43       Fee Schedule - Behavior Analyst Experience and Supervision, p. 454

 

(Board of Public Accountants)

24-201-54       Board Organization - Definitions - Firms–Registration - Nonroutine Applications - Board Meetings - Committees - Cheating - Introduction - Renewals, p. 1170, 1776

 

(Board of Real Estate Appraisers)

24-207-46       Real Property Appraiser Qualification and Continuing Education, p. 457

 

(Board of Realty Regulation)

24-210-47       Fee Schedule - Trust Account Requirements - Unprofessional Conduct for Property Management Licensees - Reasonable Supervision - High Level of Supervision, p. 848, 1778

24-210-48       Fee Schedule - General License Administration Requirements - Supervising Broker Endorsement - Application for License–Salesperson and Broker - Property Management License Transfer Requirements - Unprofessional Conduct for Property Management Licensees - Predetermination for Licensing, p. 1881, 238

 

(Board of Behavioral Health)

24-219-36       License Requirements for Clinical Social Workers (LCSW), Licensed Master's Social Workers (LMSW), Licensed Baccalaureate Social Workers (LBSW), Licensed Clinical Professional Counselors (LCPC), Licensed Marriage and Family Therapists (LMFT), and Licensed Addiction Counselors (LAC) - Examination–LAC - Professional Counselor Licensure Candidate Requirements - Continuing Education Requirements, p. 1176, 1783

 

(Board of Veterinary Medicine)

24-225-42       Licensure of Veterinary Technicians, p. 738

 

LIVESTOCK, Department of, Title 32

 

32-21-321       Scope of Rules, p. 1267, 158

32-22-328       Importation of Camelids, p. 667

 

(Board of Milk Control)

32-21-325       Milk Control Assessments, p. 1730, 239

32-21-326       Reports and Records - Computation of the Quota Price and Excess Price to Be Paid to Pool Producers for Pool Milk - Procedures for Pooling of Returns From Pool Milk, p. 1733, 240

 

NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION, Department of, Title 36

 

36-22-214       Horse Creek Controlled Groundwater Area, p. 670

 

(Board of Water Well Contractors)

36-22-213       Water Well Licensing - Construction Standards, p. 490

 

PUBLIC HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES, Department of, Title 37

 

37-909             Assisted Living Rules Related to Background Checks and Category D Endorsement, p. 1736, 354

37-954             Certificate of Need, p. 1619, 57

37-959             Child Care Licensing, p. 1277, 1787

37-961             Public Participation, p. 1290, 1790

37-963             Comprehensive School and Community Treatment, p. 1490, 1757, 159

37-965             Health Emergency Waiver, p. 1294, 1791

37-966             Optometric Services Rates, p. 1364, 1927

37-967             Marijuana Sampling Protocols, p. 1629, 58

37-968             Montana Telecommunications Access Program, p. 1500, 1934

37-969             Big Sky Rx Benefit, p. 1504, 1935

37-972             Updating the Effective Dates of Medicaid Fee Schedules, p. 1887, 241

37-973             Child-Facing Employee Certification and Supervisory Training, p. 209, 613

37-974             Child-Placing Agency Definitions, p. 214, 537

37-976             HMK Dental Procedure Codes, p. 573

37-978             Medicaid Fee Schedules and Effective Dates, p. 395, 695

37-979             Assisted Living Rules Related to Background Checks and Category D Endorsement, p. 746

37-983             Updating Medicaid and Non-Medicaid Provider Rates, Fee Schedules, and Effective Dates, p. 576

37-985             Financial Eligibility Criteria, p. 782

37-989             Nursing Facility Reimbursement, p. 590

37-991             Families Achieving Independence in Montana (FAIM), p. 785

37-993             Developmental Disabilities Waiver Program Reimbursement, p. 672

 

PUBLIC SERVICE REGULATION, Department of, Title 38

 

38-2-249         Department's Procedures for Collecting Fees and Other Charges, p. 1194, 1936

38-5-248         Advanced Metering Opt-Out, p. 111, 896, 1792

38-5-250         Montana Energy Impact Assistance Financing, p. 217, 494

38-5-251         Pipeline Safety, p. 1507, 242

38-5-252         Utility Electricity Voltage, p. 1510, 243

38-5-253         Montana's Renewable Energy Resource Standard, p. 221, 538

 

REVENUE, Department of, Title 42

 

42-1033          Implementation of the Montana Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, p. 1369, 1937, 81

42-1037          Temporary Operating Authority for Alcoholic Beverage License Applicants, p. 1132, 244

42-1038          2022 Personal Property Depreciation Schedules and Trend Tables - Updated Business Equipment Exemption, p. 1301, 1802

42-1039          Debtor Appeals of Department Collections, p.1399, 1963

42-1040          Implementation of Compliance and Enforcement Requirements of the Montana Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act - Local-Option Marijuana Excise Taxation, p. 1513, 1964, 82

42-1041          Innovative Education Program Donations to School Districts and Student Scholarship Organizations (SSO), p. 1530, 1968

42-1042          Medical Marijuana Program Rules - Implementation of the Montana Marijuana Regulation and Taxation Act, p. 1534, 1971

42-1043          Lodging Facility Sales and Use Taxes - Rental Vehicle Sales and Use Taxes, p. 1653, 248

42-1044          Competitive Bid Form Requirements, p. 38, 288

42-1045          Electrical Generation and Transmission Facility Exemptions - New or Expanded Industry Credit for Corporate Income Taxes, p. 1759, 166

42-1046          Department Procedures Involving Penalties Against Alcoholic Beverages Licenses, p. 788

42-1047          Former DPHHS Regulations for Failed Laboratory Test Samples, p. 223, 403

42-1048          Marijuana and Marijuana Products Packaging and Labeling Application and Approval Process, p. 274, 594

42-1049          Department Processing and Remittance of Local-Option Marijuana Excise Tax Collections to Localities, p. 497, 836

42-1050          Eliminated Tax Credits, p. 500, 837

42-1051          Licensed Premises Proximity Requirements to Places of Worship or Schools, p. 504, 838

 

SECRETARY OF STATE, Office of, Title 44

 

44-2-246         Testing of Vote Tabulation Machines, p. 1200, 167

44-2-250         Voter Registration Requirements - Provisional Registration - Late Registration Procedures - Voter Identification - Related Definitions, p. 1309, 169

44-2-251         Maintenance of Active and Inactive Voter Registration Lists for Elections, p. 1667, 83

44-2-252         Registration of a Person Who Employs a Paid Signature Gatherer, p. 1669, 175

44-2-255         Election Security Definitions - Security Assessment Requirements - Security Awareness Training Requirements - Physical Security Requirements - Additional Election Security Requirements - Definitions Related to the Examination of Voting Machines and Devices, p. 507, 676

44-2-256         Procedures Facilitating Disabled Voter Access, p. 514, 839

44-2-257         Reduction of Business Services Filing Fees, p. 603

44-2-258         Minor Parties, p. 683

 

(Office of the Commissioner of Political Practices)

44-2-253         Campaign Finance Laws, p. 1763, 1893, 253

44-2-254         Child-Care Expenses - Campaigns, p. 225, 404