Subdivisions | Circular DEQ-8 Montana Standards for Subdivision Stormwater Drainage Updates| Comment Period Closes July 8, 2024 | Public Hearing July 8, 2024

June 07 2024

The proposed notice of rulemaking for the Amendment of ARM 17.36.126 pertaining to the new version of Circular DEQ-8 Montana Standards for Subdivision Stormwater Drainage was published in Issue 11 of the Montana Administrative Register today (June 7, 2024) as Notice No. 17-444.

Rulemaking Background

The department is proposing to adopt a new version of Department Circular DEQ-8 (Circular), which provides design standards for subdivision storm water drainage facilities. The existing Circular was last updated in 2018, and the proposed changes update the department storm water regulations to make them clearer and more functional.

Associated Materials and Links:

Copies may also be obtained by contacting Hannah Monday at (406) 444-1801 or hannah.monday@mt.gov.

Comment Period Ends: July 8, 2024 at 5:00 PM

Public Comment

You are invited to submit data, views, or arguments either orally or in writing at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to the Department of Environmental Quality:

1520 E. Sixth Avenue
P.O. Box 200901
Helena, Montana 59620-0901

Faxed to (406) 444-4386

or e-mailed to DEQMAR17-444@mt.gov

Comments must be received no later than 5:00 p.m., July 8, 2024.

Thank you for your interest in this process. We are interested in your feedback!

Public Meeting

On July 8, 2024, at 10:00 a.m., the Department of Environmental Quality (department) will hold an in-person public hearing in Room 111 of the Metcalf Building, at 1520 E. Sixth Avenue, Helena, Montana

Join Zoom Meeting:

https://mt-gov.zoom.us/j/82801796232?pwd=cE9mMnpoRnJzM0dHbWVITmZUSmY3dz09

Webinar ID: 828 0179 6232

Passcode: 224786

Telephone: (206) 337-9723

Tags: Public Comment, Water, Public Meeting and Rule Making