# Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-702: 75-10-702 Rulemaking authority

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## Section

- **Citation:** Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-702
- **Heading:** 75-10-702 Rulemaking authority
- **Jurisdiction:** Montana
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** MT Code / Title 75 / Chapter 10 / Part 7 / Section 75-10-702

## Text

75-10-702 . Rulemaking authority. (1) The department is authorized to adopt rules for the implementation of this part, including but not limited to:

(a) rules for listing and delisting facilities on a priority list, required by 75-10-704 , based on the following criteria:

(i) a facility eligible for listing must have a confirmed release or substantial threat of a release of a hazardous or deleterious substance that may pose an imminent and substantial threat to public health, safety, or welfare or the environment and the department shall provide a written description of the nature and severity of the threat;

(ii) if remedial actions to address the hazardous or deleterious substances are required at the facility by another state program, the department shall explain, in writing, its rationale for listing the facility;

(iii) listing and delisting must be done through a formal process that provides for public participation, including participation of the affected or potentially liable persons in the decisionmaking process, by giving public notice and providing opportunity for at least one public meeting in the community most likely to be threatened by the facility that is proposed for listing or delisting; and

(iv) a facility must be delisted when another state program assumes jurisdiction or when further remedial actions are not necessary;

(b) rules for establishing and implementing a system for prioritizing facilities, including categories for maximum and high-priority facilities, as required by 75-10-704 , for remedial action based on potential effects on human health and the environment.

(2) The rulemaking authority granted in subsection (1) may not invalidate the existing priorities list. Rules promulgated pursuant to subsection (1) must provide for the reevaluation of facilities on the existing priorities list. A decision by the department to list, delist, or establish a priority for a facility must be made in writing.

(3) The department shall adopt, amend, or repeal rules that allow for the joint selection of remedial action contractors acceptable to the department and any person liable for remedial action under 75-10-715 .

## Nearby sections

- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-701 75-10-701 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-701.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-702 75-10-702 Rulemaking authority](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-702.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-703 75-10-703 Actions -- general provisions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-703.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-704 75-10-704 Environmental quality protection fund](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-704.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-705 75-10-705 Short title](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-705.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-706 75-10-706 Purpose -- intent](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-706.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-707 75-10-707 Information gathering and access](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-707.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-711 75-10-711 Remedial action -- orders -- penalties -- judicial proceedings](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-711.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-712 75-10-712 Emergency action](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-712.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-713 75-10-713 Public notice of remedial action, administrative order, or consent decree -- comments -- meeting -- response](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-713.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-714 75-10-714 Administrative penalties](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-714.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-715 75-10-715 Liability -- reimbursement and penalties -- proceedings -- defenses and exclusions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-715.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-716 75-10-716 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-716.md)
- [Mont. Code Ann. § 75-10-717 75-10-717 Recovery of costs](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_MT_T75_C10_P7_S75-10-717.md)

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