(1) If the department determines that significant interest to the public is involved, one or more of the following steps, as applicable, shall be taken to assist public participation in decision-making:
- (a) a proceeding or hearing shall be held in compliance with the provisions of the Montana Administrative Procedure Act, Title 2, chapter, 4, MCA;
- (b) a public hearing, after appropriate notice is given, shall be held pursuant to any other provision, state law, local ordinance, or regulation;
(c) a news release, legal advertisement, or other method of publication shall be given to news media within the area to be affected, including:
- (i) department name;
- (ii) name of department representative most familiar with the proposed action; and
- (iii) address, e-mail address, telephone and fax numbers where interested persons may submit their data, views, or arguments, orally or in writing, concerning the proposed action.
Authorizing statute(s): 2-3-103, MCA
Implementing statute(s): 2-3-103, 2-3-104, MCA
History: NEW, 2022 MAR p. 907, Eff. 6/11/22.