This bill aims to eliminate the Small Business Compliance Assistance Advisory Council from the Clean Air Act of Montana and revise the duties of the Small Business Stationary Source Representative. The amendments to Section 75-2-109, MCA, include the addition of a requirement for the representative to consult with small businesses and other stakeholders at regular intervals throughout the year, replacing the previous obligation to consult with the advisory council. Additionally, the bill mandates that the representative provide assistance to small business stationary sources regarding air quality regulations and facilitate their participation in the development of new regulations.

Furthermore, the bill repeals sections 2-15-2110 and 75-2-106 of the Montana Code Annotated, which pertained to the Small Business Compliance Assistance Advisory Council and its duties. By removing this council, the bill streamlines the process for small businesses to receive assistance and representation in air quality matters, while also ensuring that the Small Business Stationary Source Representative has a more direct role in supporting small businesses in compliance with air quality regulations.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 75-2-109
HB0064_1(1): 75-2-109
HB0064_1(10): 75-2-109
HB0064_1(11): 75-2-109
HB0064_1(2): 75-2-109
HB0064_1(3): 75-2-109
HB0064_1(4): 75-2-109
HB0064_1(5): 75-2-109
HB0064_1(6): 75-2-109
HB0064_1(7): 75-2-109
HB0064_1(8): 75-2-109
HB0064_1(9): 75-2-109
HB0064_1: 75-2-109
HB0064_2(1): 75-2-109
HB0064_2(2): 75-2-109
HB0064_2(3): 75-2-109
HB0064_2(4): 75-2-109
HB0064_2(5): 75-2-109
HB0064_2(6): 75-2-109
HB0064_2(7): 75-2-109
HB0064_2(8): 75-2-109
HB0064_2(9): 75-2-109
HB0064_2: 75-2-109
HB0064_X(1): 75-2-109
HB0064_X(2): 75-2-109
HB0064_X(3): 75-2-109
HB0064_X(4): 75-2-109
HB0064_X(5): 75-2-109
HB0064_X(6): 75-2-109
HB0064_X(7): 75-2-109
HB0064_X(8): 75-2-109
HB0064_X: 75-2-109