Mont. Code Ann. § 75-20-231
(2021)

Expedited review

(1) Except as provided in 75-1-208(4)(b), the department shall issue a certification decision within 90 days from the date on which an application is considered complete for a facility that:

(a) is unlikely to result in significant adverse environmental impacts based on the criteria listed in 75-20-232; or

(b) is presently in existence and proposed for upgrade, reconstruction, or relocation and is unlikely to result in significant impacts pursuant to 75-20-232.

(2) A facility that qualifies for expedited review is exempt from undergoing an alternative siting study, except as provided in 75-1-201.

History:
En. Sec. 1, Ch. 329, L. 1997
Amd. Sec. 9, Ch. 293, L. 2001 (SB 319 - Cole, Mack (R) SD 4)
Amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 299, L. 2001 (SB 377 - Grimes, Duane (R) SD 20)
Amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 217, L. 2003 (HB 443 - Lange, Michael (R) HD 19)