BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION

OF THE STATE OF MONTANA

 

In the matter of the adoption of New Rule I, the amendment of ARM 18.8.101 and 18.8.431, and the repeal of ARM 18.8.432 pertaining to Motor Carrier Services Maximum Allowable Weight and Wintertime and Durational Permits

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NOTICE OF ADOPTION, AMENDMENT, AND REPEAL

 

TO: All Concerned Persons

 

1. On July 26, 2019, the Department of Transportation published MAR Notice No. 18-176 pertaining to the proposed adoption, amendment and repeal of the above-stated rules at page 1002 of the 2019 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 14.

 

2. The department has adopted New Rule I (18.8.605), amended ARM 18.8.101 and 18.8.431, and repealed ARM 18.8.432 as proposed.

 

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

 

COMMENT #1: The department received two comments in support of the new rule and the proposed changes.

 

RESPONSE #1: The department thanks the commenters for their support.

 

 

/s/ Valerie A. Balukas                                /s/ Pat Wise                                                 

Valerie A. Balukas                                     Pat Wise

Alternate Rule Reviewer                            Deputy Director

                                                                   Department of Transportation

 

Certified to the Secretary of State September 10, 2019.