75-20-231. 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; amd. Sec. 8, Ch. 299, L. 2001; amd. Sec. 11, Ch. 217, L. 2003.
Structure Montana Code Annotated
Title 75. Environmental Protection
Chapter 20. Major Facility Siting
Part 2. Certification Proceedings
75-20-203. Certificate transferable
75-20-204. Facilities subject to federal energy regulatory commission jurisdiction
75-20-207. Notice requirement for certain electric transmission lines
75-20-208. Certain electric transmission lines -- verification of requirements
75-20-209. and 75-20-210 reserved
75-20-211. Application -- filing and contents -- proof of service and notice
75-20-212. Cure for failure of service
75-20-213. Supplemental material -- amendments
75-20-215. Filing fee -- accountability -- refund -- use
75-20-216. Study, evaluation, and report on proposed facility -- assistance by other agencies
75-20-217. Voiding an application
75-20-219. Amendments to certificate
75-20-223. Board review of department decisions
75-20-228. Electric generating facility fuel source change -- notice requirements
75-20-229. and 75-20-230 reserved
75-20-232. Criteria for identifying proposed facilities that qualify for expedited review