BEFORE THE STATE ELECTRICAL BOARD

DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the amendment of ARM 24.141.301 definitions, 24.141.402 apprentice registration, 24.141.405 fee schedule, 24.141.501 electrician applications, 24.141.502 permits, 24.141.503 examinations, 24.141.504 licensure, 24.141.505 contractor licensing, 24.141.2102 continuing education, 24.141.2301 unprofessional conduct, and 24.141.2402 complaint procedure and the repeal of ARM 24.141.506, electrician qualifications

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NOTICE OF AMENDMENT AND REPEAL

 

TO:  All Concerned Persons

 

            1.  On August 13, 2009, the State Electrical Board (board) published MAR Notice No. 24-141-33 regarding the public hearing on the proposed amendment and repeal of the above-stated rules, at page 1365 of the 2009 Montana Administrative Register, issue no. 15.

 

            2.  On September 3, 2009, a public hearing was held on the proposed amendment and repeal of the above-stated rules in Helena.  Several comments were received by the September 11, 2009, deadline.

 

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

 

COMMENT 1:  Several commenters stated their general support of the proposed amendments.

 

RESPONSE 1:  The board appreciates all comments made in the rulemaking process.

 

            4.  The board has amended ARM 24.141.301, 24.141.402, 24.141.405, 24.141.501, 24.141.502, 24.141.503, 24.141.504, 24.141.505, 24.141.2102, 24.141.2301, and 24.141.2402 exactly as proposed.

 

            5.  The board has repealed ARM 24.141.506 exactly as proposed.

 

 

 

                                                                     STATE ELECTRICAL BOARD

JACK FISHER, PRESIDENT

 

 

/s/ DARCEE L. MOE                                 /s/ KEITH KELLY

Darcee L. Moe                                           Keith Kelly, Commissioner

Alternate Rule Reviewer                            DEPARTMENT OF LABOR AND INDUSTRY

 

 

            Certified to the Secretary of State September 14, 2009