Montana Administrative Code

17.8.514 AIR QUALITY OPEN BURNING FEES Concurrent with submittal of an air quality major open burning permit application, as required in ARM 17.8.610, the applicant shall submit an air quality major open burning permit application fee. Air quality major open burning fees are sepa…

17.8.515 AIR QUALITY OPEN BURNING FEES FOR CONDITIONAL, EMERGENCY, CHRISTMAS TREE WASTE, COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION, AND FIREFIGHTER TRAINING OPEN BURNING PERMITS Concurrent with submittal of an air quality open burning permit application, as required in ARM 17.8.611, 17.8.612, 1…

17.8.601 DEFINITIONS "Best available control technology" (BACT) means those techniques and methods of controlling emission of pollutants from an existing or proposed open burning source which limit those emissions to the maximum degree which the department determines, on a case-b…

17.8.602 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE For the purposes of this subchapter, the department adopts and incorporates by reference ARM Title 17, chapter 53, subchapter 5, identifying and defining hazardous wastes. A copy of ARM Title 17, chapter 53, subchapter 5, may be obtained as ref…

17.8.604 MATERIALS PROHIBITED FROM OPEN BURNING The following material may not be disposed of by open burning: any waste which is moved from the premises where it was generated, except as provided in ARM 17.8.604(2), 17.8.611, or 17.8.612(4)(a) or (b); food wastes; Styrofoam and …

17.8.605 SPECIAL BURNING PERIODS The following categories of open burning may be conducted during the entire year: prescribed wildland open burning; open burning to train firefighters under ARM 17.8.615; open burning authorized under the emergency open burning permit provisions i…

17.8.606 MINOR OPEN BURNING SOURCE REQUIREMENTS Unless required to obtain an open burning permit under another provision of this subchapter, a minor open burning source need not obtain an air quality open burning permit. A minor open burning source must: conform with BACT; comply…

17.8.610 MAJOR OPEN BURNING SOURCE RESTRICTIONS Prior to open burning, a major open burning source must submit an application to the department for an air quality major open burning permit. The application must be accompanied by the appropriate air quality permit application fee …

17.8.611 EMERGENCY OPEN BURNING PERMITS The department may issue an emergency air quality open burning permit to allow burning of a substance not otherwise approved for burning under this subchapter if the applicant demonstrates that the substance to be burned poses an immediate …

17.8.612 CONDITIONAL AIR QUALITY OPEN BURNING PERMITS The department may issue a conditional air quality open burning permit if the department determines that: alternative methods of disposal would result in extreme economic hardship to the applicant; and emissions from open burn…

17.8.613 CHRISTMAS TREE WASTE OPEN BURNING PERMITS The department may issue an air quality open burning permit for disposal of Christmas tree waste, as defined in ARM 17.8.601(2). The department may issue an air quality Christmas tree waste open burning permit if the department d…

17.8.614 COMMERCIAL FILM PRODUCTION OPEN BURNING PERMITS The department may issue an air quality commercial film production open burning permit for open burning of otherwise prohibited material as part of a commercial, educational film, or video production for motion pictures or …

17.8.615 FIREFIGHTER TRAINING The department may issue an air quality open burning permit for open burning of asphalt shingles, tar paper, or insulated wire which is part of a building or standing structure, oil or petroleum products, and automobile or aircraft bodies and interio…

17.8.701 DEFINITIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, 75-2-215, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; AMD, 1985 MAR p. 1326, Eff. 9/13/85; AMD, 1987 MAR p. 159, Eff. 2/14/87; AMD, 1989 MAR p. 756, E…

17.8.702 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-211, 75-2-215, MCA History: NEW, 1993 MAR p. 2930, Eff. 12/10/93; AMD, 1994 MAR p. 2828, Eff. 10/28/94; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 2285; AMD, 1996 MAR p…

17.8.704 GENERAL PROCEDURES FOR AIR QUALITY PRECONSTRUCTION PERMITTING (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA History: NEW, 1993 MAR p. 2930, Eff. 12/10/93; AMD, 1995 MAR p. 535, Eff. 4/14/95; TRANS, from DHES, …

17.8.705 WHEN PERMIT REQUIRED--EXCLUSIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; AMD, 1982 MAR p. 697, Eff. 4/16/82; AMD, 1984 MAR p. 503, Eff. 3/30/84; AMD, 1985 MAR…

17.8.706 NEW OR ALTERED SOURCES AND STACKS--PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, 75-2-215, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; AMD, 1991 MAR p. 2606, Eff. 12/27/91; TRA…

17.8.707 WAIVERS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 2285; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3567, Eff. 12/27/02.

17.8.708 NOTIFICATION OF EMISSIONS INCREASE (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA History: TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 2285; NEW, 1996 MAR p. 2293, Eff. 8/23/96; REP, 1999 MAR p. 1206, Eff. 6/4/99.

17.8.710 CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OF PERMIT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; AMD, 1982 MAR p. 1201, Eff. 6/18/82; AMD, 1985 MAR p. 1326, Eff. 9/13/85; AMD, 1987 …

17.8.715 EMISSION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; AMD, 1989 MAR p. 756, Eff. 6/16/89; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 2285; REP, 2002 MAR p.…

17.8.716 INSPECTION OF PERMIT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 2285; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3567, Eff. 12/27/02.

17.8.717 COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER STATUTES AND RULES (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 2285; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3567, Eff. 12/27/02.

17.8.720 PUBLIC REVIEW OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, 75-20-216, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, 75-20-216, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; AMD, 1980 MAR p. 3119, Eff. 12/27/80; AMD, 1985 MAR p. 1326…

17.8.730 DENIAL OF PERMIT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 2285; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3567, Eff. 12/27/02.

17.8.731 DURATION OF PERMIT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 2285; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3567, Eff. 12/27/02.

17.8.732 REVOCATION OF PERMIT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 2285; REP, 2002 MAR p. 3567, Eff. 12/27/02.

17.8.733 MODIFICATION OF PERMIT (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; AMD, 1987 MAR p. 159, Eff. 2/14/87; TRANS, from DHES, 1996 MAR p. 2285; AMD, 1996 MAR p. 2293, …

17.8.734 TRANSFER OF PERMIT (REPEALED) AIR QUALITY 17.8.740 Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-111, 75-2-204, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA History: NEW, 1979 MAR p. 224, Eff. 3/16/79; AMD, 1982 MAR p. 1482, Eff. 7/30/82; AMD, 1987 MAR p. 159, Eff. 2/14/87; AMD, …

17.8.740 DEFINITIONS For the purposes of this subchapter: "Alternative mercury emission limit" means a mercury emission limit for a mercury-emitting generating unit, established by the department in a permit issued or modified pursuant to 75-2-211, MCA, in lieu of compliance with…

17.8.743 MONTANA AIR QUALITY PERMITS--WHEN REQUIRED Except as provided in ARM 17.8.744, 17.8.745, and 17.8.1602, a person may not construct, install, modify, or operate any of the following without first obtaining a Montana air quality permit issued by the department: a new facil…

17.8.744 MONTANA AIR QUALITY PERMITS--GENERAL EXCLUSIONS A Montana air quality permit is not required under ARM 17.8.743 for the following: residential fireplaces, barbecues, and similar devices for recreational, cooking, or heating use; mobile emitting units, including motor veh…

17.8.745 MONTANA AIR QUALITY PERMITS--EXCLUSION FOR DE MINIMIS CHANGES A Montana air quality permit is not required under ARM 17.8.743 for de minimis changes as specified below: Construction or changed conditions of operation at a facility for which a Montana air quality permit h…

17.8.748 NEW OR MODIFIED EMITTING UNITS--PERMIT APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS The owner or operator of a proposed new or modified facility or emitting unit that is subject to ARM 17.8.743 , shall, no later than 180 days before construction begins, or if construction is not required, n…

17.8.749 CONDITIONS FOR ISSUANCE OR DENIAL OF PERMIT When the department issues a Montana air quality permit, the permit must authorize the construction and operation of the facility or emitting unit subject to the conditions in the permit and to the requirements of this subchapt…

17.8.752 EMISSION CONTROL REQUIREMENTS The owner or operator of a new or modified facility or emitting unit for which a Montana air quality permit is required by this subchapter shall install on the new or modified facility or emitting unit the maximum air pollution control capab…

17.8.755 INSPECTION OF PERMIT Current Montana air quality permits must be made available for department inspection at the location of the facility or emitting unit for which the permit has been issued, unless the permittee and the department mutually agree on a different location…

17.8.756 COMPLIANCE WITH OTHER REQUIREMENTS This subchapter does not relieve any owner or operator of the responsibility for complying with any applicable federal or Montana statute, rule or board or court order, except as specifically provided in this subchapter. Issuance of a M…

17.8.759 REVIEW OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS Except for applications subject to ARM 17.8.760 , when an application for a permit does not require an environmental impact statement, the application is not considered filed until the owner or operator has submitted to the department all re…

17.8.760 ADDITIONAL REVIEW OF PERMIT APPLICATIONS When an application for a Montana air quality permit requires an environmental impact statement under the Montana Environmental Policy Act, 75-1-101.htm" target="MCA" style="text-decoration:none">75-1-101 , et seq., MCA, the proce…

17.8.762 DURATION OF PERMIT A Montana air quality permit is in effect until the permit is revoked under ARM 17.8.763 , amended under ARM 17.8.764 , or modified under ARM 17.8.748 . Portions of a Montana air quality permit may be revoked, amended, or modified without invalidating …

17.8.763 REVOCATION OF PERMIT The department may revoke a Montana air quality permit or any portion of a permit upon written request of the permittee, or for violation of any requirement of the Clean Air Act of Montana, rules adopted under that Act, the Federal Clean Air Act and …

17.8.764 ADMINISTRATIVE AMENDMENT TO PERMIT The department may amend a Montana air quality permit, or any portion of a permit, for the following reasons: changes in any applicable rules adopted by the department; changes in operation that do not result in an increase in emissions…

17.8.765 TRANSFER OF PERMIT A Montana air quality permit may be transferred from one location to another if: the department receives a complete notice of intent to transfer location, including: written notice of intent to transfer location on forms provided by the department; and…

17.8.767 INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE For the purposes of this subchapter, the department adopts and incorporates by reference: 40 CFR Part 51, subpart I, specifying requirements for state programs for issuing Montana air quality permits; 40 CFR Part 51, Appendix M, specifying reco…

17.8.770 ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENTS FOR INCINERATORS An applicant for a Montana air quality permit for an incineration facility subject to 75-2-215.htm" target="MCA" style="text-decoration:none">75-2-215, MCA, shall submit a human health risk assessment protocol and a human health r…

17.8.771 MERCURY EMISSION STANDARDS FOR MERCURY-EMITTING GENERATING UNITS Except as provided in (3) , the owner or operator of a mercury-emitting generating unit shall: if obtaining a Montana air quality permit pursuant to ARM 17.8.743 , install best available control technology …

17.8.772 MERCURY ALLOWANCE ALLOCATIONS UNDER CAP AND TRADE BUDGET (REPEALED) Authorizing statute(s): 75-2-203, 75-2-204, 75-2-211, MCA Implementing statute(s): 75-2-211, MCA History: NEW, 2006 MAR p. 2575, Eff. 10/27/06; REP, 2016 MAR p. 512, Eff. 3/19/16.

17.8.801 DEFINITIONS In this subchapter, the following definitions apply: "Actual emissions" means the actual rate of emissions of a pollutant from an emissions unit, as determined in accordance with (1)(a) through (c). Actual emissions as of a particular date shall equal the ave…