The bill aims to revise the timelines and requirements for reviewing water discharge permits by amending Section 75-5-403 of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA). It introduces new legal language to streamline the review process, although specific insertions and deletions are not detailed in the summary provided.

Additionally, the bill establishes an immediate effective date and outlines an applicability date for the changes made, ensuring that the revised procedures for water discharge permit reviews are implemented without delay. This legislative update is intended to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of the permitting process related to water discharge.

Statutes affected:
HB0561_1.pdf: 75-5-403
HB0561_2.pdf: 75-5-403
HB0561_3.pdf: 75-5-403
Amended: 75-5-403
Introduced: 75-5-403