Montana HB285 revises the Montana Environmental Policy Act to clarify its procedural nature and intent.
Montana HB285 revises the Montana Environmental Policy Act (MEPA) to clarify its procedural nature and intent. The bill emphasizes that MEPA is not a preservation, wilderness, or antidevelopment act, but rather a tool to ensure informed decision-making and public participation in environmental assessments. It reaffirms that MEPA does not provide additional regulatory authority to state agencies. The bill also establishes time limits for environmental reviews, specifies the role of the Environmental Quality Council, and outlines procedures for challenging agency decisions.
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