The Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC) is currently in the process of revising their administrative rules regarding the adoption of New Rules 1 through 7 and the amendment of ARM 36.12.101, 36.12.102, 36.12.103, 36.12.115, 36.12.117, and 36.12.1305 pertaining to water right permitting.
The proposed rulemaking was published by the Secretary of State in the Montana Administrative Register, Issue 13, on July 11, 2025. An electronic copy of the notice is available through the Secretary of State's website at https://rules.mt.gov, and through the link below.
Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (07/11/2025)
Hearing Information:
A public hearing will be held on Thursday, July 31, 2025, at 9:00 a.m., at the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation Building, Montana Conference Room, first floor, located at 1539 Eleventh Avenue, Helena, Montana.
Interested parties may access the remote conferencing platform in the following ways:
Join Zoom Meeting:
1) https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/88918282728?pwd=6ObYj9TfYRUmjacfrrhUSbHUZ5zHpT.1; Meeting ID: 889 1828 2728; Password: 286016; or
2) Dial by Telephone: +1 646 558 8656; Meeting ID: 889 1828 2728; Password: 286016
Find your local number: https://mt-gov.zoom.us/u/k78A8c5pk
Comments:
Comments must be received by Friday, August 8, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to the contact information listed below.
Send/Submit Comments to:
Office of Administrative Hearings – Rules
1539 11th Avenue
PO Box 201601
Helena, MT 59620-1601
Or electronically to:
DNRCOAH@mt.gov
Accommodation Statement:
The agency will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this rulemaking process or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. Requests must be made by Monday, July 21, 2025, at 5:00 p.m. Please contact the DNRC at PO Box 201601, Helena, Montana 59620-1601; phone (406) 444-6615; Montana Relay 711; or email DNRCOAH@mt.gov.
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