House Bill 534 amends several sections of the Montana Code Annotated (MCA) to permit eligible county water and/or sewer districts to connect to water or wastewater systems beyond their rated capacity, contingent upon having an approved development plan. The bill introduces key definitions, including "eligible county water and/or sewer district," which must be incorporated, comply with discharge permitting requirements, and employ a professional engineer. It outlines the conditions for additional connections, ensuring they do not exceed the system's approved capacity or compromise public health and environmental safety.

The legislation also grants rulemaking authority to the Department of Environmental Quality to set standards for the approval of development plans and mandates that municipalities or eligible districts submit annual compliance reports. Furthermore, it includes provisions for revoking or modifying development plans in response to changing conditions or violations. Key amendments specify the responsibilities of governing bodies and subdividers regarding public improvements and allow for the use of bonds or security in place of immediate completion. Overall, the bill aims to enhance the operational flexibility of water and sewer districts while maintaining necessary health and safety standards.

Statutes affected:
LC Text: 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_1(1): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_1(2): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_1(3): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_1(4): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_1(5): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_1: 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(1): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(10): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(11): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(12): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(2): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(3): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(4): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(5): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(6): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(7): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(8): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X(9): 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101
HB0534_X: 75-6-102, 75-6-104, 75-6-130, 76-3-103, 76-3-507, 76-4-102, 76-4-120, 76-8-101