CCR Disposal, Management, and Licensing | Rule adoption notice regarding MAR Notice 2026-854.2
DEQ has amended Title 17, chapter 50 to adopt rules for the regulation and licensing of coal combustion residual (CCR) waste management systems at electric utilities and independent power producers in Montana, which include additional changes to incorporate licensing process and fees for CCR waste management systems.
On May 22, 2026, the Department of Environmental Quality published MAR Notice No. 2026- 854.1 pertaining to the proposed amendment of the above-stated rule within Issue Number 10.
The department has amended the above-stated rules as proposed and has amended New Rule 1 (17.50.1901 Scope and Purpose), New Rule 4 (17.50.1904 Licensing Requirements), and New Rule 11 (17.50.1911 Recordkeeping, Notification, and Posting of Information to the Internet) with changes based on public comments.
The effective date of this change will be September 26, 2026.
Associated Materials:
- MAR Notice No. 2026-854.2 within issue 18 at MAR 2026-854-2
Send Questions/Comments to:
- rithompson@mt.gov or call (406) 444-5300
The department will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who require an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, contact the department to advise us of the nature of the accommodation that you need. Please contact the Department of Environmental Quality at P.O. Box 200901, Helena, Montana 59620-0901; phone (406) 444-1388 or e-mail Loryn.Johnson2@mt.gov.
Tags: Public Notice and Solid Waste