Administrative Rules of Montana
Department 36 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
Chapter 36.2 - PROCEDURAL RULES
Subchapter 36.2.7 - Citizen Participation in Agency Decisions
Rule 36.2.701 - POLICIES AND OBJECTIVES IN PROVIDING CITIZEN PARTICIPATION IN THE OPERATION OF THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION

(1) Participation of the public is to be provided for, encouraged, and assisted to the fullest extent practicable consistent with other requirements of state law and the rights and requirements of individual privacy. The major objectives of such participation include responsiveness of governmental actions to public concerns and priorities, and improved public understanding of official programs and actions. Prior to the adoption, amendment or repeal of a rule or policy, the board or department shall, where the decision is of significant public interest, give adequate notice that the decision is to be made and provide a means for public participation in the making of the decision.