Montana SB340 revises laws on challenging agency decisions under the Montana Environmental Protection Act.

Montana SB340 generally revises laws relating to challenges brought under the Montana Environmental Protection Act (MEPA). It establishes an additional court fee for filing a challenge, requires expedited agency action after a court remand, limits subsequent challenges to new issues, requires plaintiffs to pay costs associated with record preparation by an agency, and prohibits the awarding of fees and costs. The bill also amends the Montana Environmental Policy Act to include provisions on environmental reviews, agency decisions, and judicial review processes.

Montana SB340 revises laws on challenging agency decisions under the Montana Environmental Protection Act.

Montana SB340 generally revises laws relating to challenges brought under the Montana Environmental Protection Act (MEPA). It establishes an additional court fee for filing a challenge, requires expedited agency action after a court remand, limits subsequent challenges to new issues, requires plaintiffs to pay costs associated with record preparation by an agency, and prohibits the awarding of fees and costs. The bill also amends the Montana Environmental Policy Act to include provisions on environmental reviews, agency decisions, and judicial review processes.