Montana Administrative Code

17.30.1374 PUBLIC HEARINGS (1) (a) The department shall hold a public hearing whenever it finds, on the basis of requests, a significant degree of public interest in a draft permit(s) ; (b) the department may also hold a public hearing at its discretion, whenever, for instance, s…

17.30.1375 OBLIGATION TO RAISE ISSUES AND PROVIDE INFORMATION (1) All persons, including applicants, who believe any condition of a draft permit is inappropriate or that the department's tentative decision to deny an application, terminate a permit, or prepare a draft permit is i…

17.30.1376 REOPENING OF THE PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD If any data, information or arguments submitted during the public comment period, including information or arguments required under ARM 17.30.1375, appear to raise substantial new questions concerning a permit, the department may …

17.30.1377 RESPONSE TO COMMENTS (1) At the time that any final permit decision is issued under ARM 17.30.1378, the department shall issue a response to comments. This response must: (a) specify which provisions, if any, of the draft permit have been changed in the final permit de…

17.30.1378 ISSUANCE AND EFFECTIVE DATE OF PERMIT (1) After the close of the public comment period under ARM 17.30.1372, the department will issue a final permit decision. The department will notify the applicant and each person who has submitted written comments or requested noti…

17.30.1379 STAYS OF CONTESTED PERMIT CONDITIONS (1) If a request to the department for review of an MPDES permit is granted, the effect of the contested permit conditions must be stayed and may not be subject to judicial review pending final action by the department. If the permi…

17.30.1383 CONDITIONS REQUESTED BY GOVERNMENT AGENCIES (1) If during the comment period the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, the National Marine Fisheries Service, or any other state or federal agency with jurisdiction over fish, wildlife, or public health advises the department i…

17.30.1384 DISPOSAL WELLS Disposal of pollutants into wells that affect state waters is prohibited, except: (1) as provided in the terms and conditions of an MPDES permit; or (2) water, gas, or other material which is injected into a well to facilitate production of oil or gas or…

17.30.1385 AGENCY MEMBERSHIP RESTRICTIONS (1) Any body which approves MPDES permit applications or portions thereof may not include as a member any person who receives, or has during the previous two years received a significant portion of his income directly or indirectly from p…

17.30.1386 STATE AND EPA COORDINATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2060, Eff. 12/8/89; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499; REP, 2016 MAR. p. 517, Eff. 3/19/16.

17.30.1387 SMALL CONFINEMENT FACILITIES FOR ANIMALS (1) Unless considered necessary by the department, the procedural requirements of ARM 17.30.1370 through 17.30.1377 and the requirements for state-EPA coordinators in ARM 17.30.1386 do not apply to small confinement facilities f…

17.30.1388 DEVELOPMENT OF AN ADAPTIVE MANAGEMENT PROGRAM IMPLEMENTING NARRATIVE NUTRIENT STANDARDS (1) The department will adopt rules, in consultation with the Nutrient Work Group, for: (a) the development of the Adaptive Management Program under which point source dischargers w…

17.30.1401 APPLICABILITY (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499; REP, 2016 MAR p. 517, Eff. 3/19/16.

17.30.1402 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241, Eff. 6/12/92; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499; REP, 2016 MAR p. 517, Eff. 3/19/16.

17.30.1405 LOCAL LAW (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499; REP, 2016 MAR p. 517, Eff. 3/19/16.

17.30.1406 NATIONAL PRETREATMENT STANDARDS: PROHIBITED DISCHARGES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241, Eff. 6/12/92; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 149…

17.30.1407 NATIONAL PRETREATMENT STANDARDS: CATEGORICAL STANDARDS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241, Eff. 6/12/92; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 149…

17.30.1410 REMOVAL CREDITS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499; REP, 2016 MAR p. 517, Eff. 3/19/16.

17.30.1411 PRETREATMENT PROGRAMS: DEVELOPMENT BY POTW (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241, Eff. 6/12/92; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499; REP, 2016…

17.30.1412 POTW PRETREATMENT PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZATION TO REVISE PRETREATMENT STANDARDS: SUBMISSION FOR APPROVAL (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241,…

17.30.1413 APPROVAL PROCEDURES FOR POTW PRETREATMENT PROGRAMS AND POTW GRANTING OF REMOVAL CREDITS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241, Eff. 6/12/92; …

17.30.1414 REPORTING REQUIREMENTS FOR POTW'S AND INDUSTRIAL USERS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241, Eff. 6/12/92; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 149…

17.30.1419 CONFIDENTIALITY OF INFORMATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-105, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499; REP, 2016 MAR p. 517, Eff. 3/19/16.

17.30.1420 NET/GROSS CALCULATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241, Eff. 6/12/92; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499; REP, 2016 MAR p. 517, Eff. 3/1…

17.30.1421 UPSET PROVISION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499; REP, 2016 MAR p. 517, Eff. 3/19/16.

17.30.1425 BYPASS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241, Eff. 6/12/92; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499; REP, 2016 MAR p. 517, Eff. 3/19/16.

17.30.1426 MODIFICATION OF POTW PRETREATMENT PROGRAMS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241, Eff. 6/12/92; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499; REP, 2016…

17.30.1501 PURPOSE IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, and AMD, 1996 MAR p.…

17.30.1502 DEFINITIONS IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codi­fied temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codi­fied temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 14…

17.30.1503 EXISTING SOURCES IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p.…

17.30.1504 PROPOSED SOURCE IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codi­fied tem­porary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p…

17.30.1511 SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, 199…

17.30.1512 PILOT TESTING IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 14…

17.30.1513 PROCESSING PROCEDURE IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MA…

17.30.1514 ISSUANCE OR DENIAL IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR …

17.30.1515 CONDITIONS IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499;…

17.30.1516 DURATION OF PERMIT IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR …

17.30.1517 MODIFICATIONS IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 14…

17.30.1520 SAMPLING, PRESERVATION, ANALYSIS AND QUALITY CONTROL IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/…

17.30.1521 REISSUANCE IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499;…

17.30.1525 SPILLS OR UNANTICIPATED DISCHARGES IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from…

17.30.1526 PUBLIC NOTICE IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 14…

17.30.1527 DISTRIBUTION OF INFORMATION IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA Implementing statute(s): 50-1704, RCM 1947 [not codified temporary], 75-5-401, MCA History: NEW, 1978 MAR p. 1322, Eff. 8/25/78; TRANS, from DHES, …

17.30.1601 ENFORCEMENT PROCEDURE IS REPEALED Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-611, MCA, Eff. 12/31/72 History: AMD, 1989 MAR p. 611, Eff. 5/12/89; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499; REP, 1996 MAR p. 1854, Eff. 7/4/96.

17.30.1602 EMERGENCY PROCEDURE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-621, MCA History: Eff. 12/31/72; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499; REP, 2016 MAR p. 517, Eff. 3/19/16.

17.30.1701 NUTRIENT TRADING (1) The board adopts and incorporates by reference Department Circular DEQ-13, entitled Montana's Policy for Nutrient Trading (December 2012 edition). Copies are available from the Department of Environmental Quality, Technical and Financial Assistance…

17.30.1702 SETBACKS BETWEEN SEWAGE LAGOONS AND WATER WELLS (1) For purposes of this rule, the following definitions apply: (a) "Lagoon area" means the surface area of the lagoon within the design of the high-water mark. (b) "Maximum day well demand" means the highest volume of wa…