Montana SB349 declares the Department of Environmental Quality's authority over air quality, water quality, and emissions for existing fossil.

Montana SB349 declares that the Department of Environmental Quality has the sole authority over air quality, water quality, and emissions standards for existing fossil fuel-fired electric generating units within the state. The bill asserts that the federal government lacks the authority to hinder the operation of these units without significant economic investment from owners, utilities, and ratepayers. The act includes a contingent voidness clause, becoming void if specific federal environmental protection agency rules are repealed. The act is effective immediately upon passage and approval.

Montana SB349 declares the Department of Environmental Quality's authority over air quality, water quality, and emissions for existing fossil.

Montana SB349 declares that the Department of Environmental Quality has the sole authority over air quality, water quality, and emissions standards for existing fossil fuel-fired electric generating units within the state. The bill asserts that the federal government lacks the authority to hinder the operation of these units without significant economic investment from owners, utilities, and ratepayers. The act includes a contingent voidness clause, becoming void if specific federal environmental protection agency rules are repealed. The act is effective immediately upon passage and approval.