Montana Administrative Code

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

17.30.1401 APPLICABILITY (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499;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17.30.1402 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241,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17.30.1405 LOCAL LAW (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499;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17.30.1406 NATIONAL PRETREATMENT STANDARDS: PROHIBITED DISCHARGES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241,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17.30.1407 NATIONAL PRETREATMENT STANDARDS: CATEGORICAL STANDARDS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241,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17.30.1410 REMOVAL CREDITS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 1499;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17.30.1411 PRETREATMENT PROGRAMS: DEVELOPMENT BY POTW (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241,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17.30.1412 POTW PRETREATMENT PROGRAMS AND AUTHORIZATION TO REVISE PRETREATMENT STANDARDS: SUBMISSION FOR APPROVAL (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, 75-5-304, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-304, MCA History: NEW, 1989 MAR p. 2063, Eff. 12/8/89; AMD, 1992 MAR p. 1241,…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. 1499…

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 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 Bur…

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

17.30.1801 PURPOSE The purpose of this subchapter is to establish procedures for the approval of local water quality district programs, to establish procedures for granting enforcement authority to local water quality districts, and to ensure that the programs and enforcement act…

17.30.1802 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this subchapter, the following definitions, in addition to those in 7-13-4502 and 75-5-103, MCA, will apply: "District" means a "local water quality district" established with definite boundaries for the purpose of protecting, maintainin…

17.30.1803 NOTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS Upon passage of a resolution of intention to create a local water quality district, the commissioners shall submit a copy of the resolution to the department as notification that the commissioners intend to develop a district program and to ap…

17.30.1805 PROGRAM APPLICATION CONTENT To obtain approval of a district program, the district's board of directors shall file an application with the department. The application shall contain the following: a map delineating the boundaries of the district and a description of the…

17.30.1806 PROGRAM APPROVAL AND REPORTING Upon receipt of a district program application by the department, the department will have 30 calendar days to conduct a completeness review of the application. If the application is incomplete, the department shall send written notificat…

17.30.1807 PROCEDURES FOR GRANTING STATE ENFORCEMENT AUTHORITY TO LOCAL WATER QUALITY DISTRICTS Whenever a person is in violation of 75-5-605, MCA, at a location within the district, the department may request that the district enforce the provisions of Title 75, chapter 5, MCA, …

17.30.2001 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-611, MCA History: NEW, 1998 MAR p. 940, Eff. 4/17/98; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 1139, Eff. 5/5/06; REP, 2016 MAR p. 517, Eff. 3/19/16.

17.30.2003 ENFORCEMENT ACTIONS FOR ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-611, MCA History: NEW, 1998 MAR p. 940, Eff. 4/17/98; AMD, 2002 MAR p. 1749, Eff. 6/28/02; AMD, 2006 MAR p. 1874, Eff. 5/5/06; REP, 2016 MAR …

17.30.2005 FORMULA FOR DETERMINING ADMINISTRATIVE PENALTIES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-611, MCA History: NEW, 1998 MAR p. 940, Eff. 4/17/98; REP, 2006 MAR p. 1139, Eff. 5/5/06.

17.30.2006 EXTENT AND GRAVITY OF THE VIOLATION (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-5-201, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-5-611, MCA History: NEW, 1998 MAR p. 940, Eff. 4/17/98; REP, 2006 MAR p. 1139, Eff. 5/5/06.

17.30.201 PERMIT APPLICATION, DEGRADATION AUTHORIZATION, AND ANNUAL PERMIT FEES The purpose of this rule is to provide fee schedules for use in determining fees to be paid to the department under 75-5-516, MCA. The types of fees provided under this rule are: application fees for …

17.30.301 POLICY The provisions of this subchapter are adopted as a model rule which the department is required to adopt by 75-7-401 , MCA. The model rule is designed to enable counties to protect water quality and aquatic ecosystems by reducing the amount of phosphorus entering …

17.30.302 DEFINITIONS In this subchapter the following terms have the meanings indicated below: "Chemical water conditioner" means a water softening chemical or other substance containing phosphorus which is intended to treat water for use in machines for washing laundry. "Commer…

17.30.303 PROHIBITIONS AND EXCEPTIONS No household cleaning product may be distributed, sold, offered, or exposed for sale if it contains phosphorus in concentrations in excess of a trace quantity, except that no dishwashing detergent may be distributed, sold, offered, or exposed…