Amends Montana Environmental Policy Act to clarify categorical exclusions and exempt certain state actions from environmental review.
Amends the Montana Environmental Policy Act to clarify definitions and establish categorical exclusions for state actions not requiring environmental review. State agencies must identify actions exempt from environmental review and report usage to the legislature. The Department of Administration is exempt from environmental review for construction and maintenance on state land. The Department of Commerce is exempt for historic preservation grants. The act codifies these changes and ensures severability and effective date upon passage.
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