BEFORE THE DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
OF THE STATE OF MONTANA
TO: All Concerned Persons
1. On March 13, 2020, the Department of Revenue published MAR Notice No. 42-1017 pertaining to the public hearing on the proposed amendment and repeal of the above-stated rules at page 462 of the 2020 Montana Administrative Register, Issue Number 5.
2. The Department of Revenue will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this public hearing or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, please advise the department of the nature of the accommodation needed, no later than 5 p.m. on April 3, 2020. Please contact Todd Olson, Department of Revenue, Director's Office, P.O. Box 7701, Helena, Montana 59604-7701; telephone (406) 444-7905; fax (406) 444-3696; or todd.olson@mt.gov.
3. Governor Bullock issued an executive order on March 15, 2020, implementing Executive Orders 2-2020 and 3-2020 (Orders) providing for measures to combat the spread of COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus. The Orders can be accessed at: http://governor.mt.gov/Portals/16/2020-03-15_Governor%20Directive%20re%20COVID-19.pdf?ver=2020-03-15-170323-930.
Based on the Orders, and to promote the positive efforts of this public health directive, the department has decided to reschedule the public hearing to Wednesday, May 6, 2020, at 11:00 a.m.
4. The department amends paragraphs 1, 2, and 6 of its proposal notice as follows:
1. On April May 6, 2020, at 1:30 p.m. 11:00 a.m., the Department of Revenue will hold a public hearing in the Third Floor Reception Area Conference Room of the Sam W. Mitchell Building, located at 125 North Roberts, Helena, Montana, to consider the proposed amendment and repeal of the above-stated rules. The conference room is most readily accessed by entering through the east doors of the building.
2. The Department of Revenue will make reasonable accommodations for persons with disabilities who wish to participate in this public hearing or need an alternative accessible format of this notice. If you require an accommodation, please advise the department of the nature of the accommodation needed, no later than 5 p.m. on March 20 April 3, 2020. Please contact Todd Olson, Department of Revenue, Director's Office, P.O. Box 7701, Helena, Montana 59604-7701; telephone (406) 444-7905; fax (406) 444-3696; or todd.olson@mt.gov.
6. Concerned persons may submit their data, views, or arguments, either orally or in writing, at the hearing. Written data, views, or arguments may also be submitted to: Todd Olson, Department of Revenue, Director's Office, P.O. Box 7701, Helena, Montana 59604-7701; telephone (406) 444-7905; fax (406) 444-3696; or e-mail todd.olson@mt.gov and must be received no later than 5:00 p.m. on April May 13, 2020.
/s/ Todd Olson /s/ Gene Walborn
Todd Olson Gene Walborn
Rule Reviewer Director of Revenue
Certified to the Secretary of State March 17, 2020.