Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 18 - TRANSPORTATION
Chapter 18.2 - OVERALL DEPARTMENT RULES
Subchapter 18.2.2 - Rules Implementing the Montana Environmental Policy Act
Rule 18.2.235 - POLICY STATEMENT CONCERNING MEPA RULES

The purpose of ARM 18.2.235 through 18.2.260 is to implement Title 75, chapter 1, MCA, the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA), through the establishment of administrative procedures. MEPA requires that state agencies comply with its terms "to the fullest extent possible." In order to fulfill the stated policy of that act, the agency shall conform to the following rules prior to reaching a final decision on proposed actions covered by MEPA.

Sec. 2-3-103, 2-4-201, MCA; IMP, Sec. 2-3-104, 75-1-201, MCA;