Montana § 75-8-110 - Water Feasibility Study
Full text of Montana Montana Code Annotated § 75-8-110 — Water Feasibility Study, with citation guidance and answers to common questions.
§ 75-8-110. Water Feasibility Study
Water feasibility study. (1) On or before November 1, 2022, the owners of a coal-fired generating unit shall complete a water feasibility study in accordance with subsection (2). Costs of completing the study must be shared among the owners based on each owner's individual ownership interest in the coal-fired generating unit. (2) The study required in subsection (1) must include: (a) planning to ensure a local government attendant to a coal-fired generating unit is able to access the local government's water rights and related infrastructure in the event of closure of the coal-fired generating unit; (b) an estimation of potential conveyance costs that could be incurred by a local government, for up to a 30-year timeline following closure of a facility; and (c) recommendations, developed in consultation with the community attendant to a coal-fired generating unit, for meeting financial obligations necessary to ensure the affected local government is able to maintain its water supply and water rights. (3) The study must be submitted to the department and included in remediation plans required in accordance with this part.
Frequently Asked Questions About Montana § 75-8-110
What does Montana Code Annotated § 75-8-110 cover?
Section 75-8-110 ("Water Feasibility Study") is part of the Montana Code Annotated, the codified statutory law of Montana. It sets out the legal rule or procedure described in the text above. Statutes are amended regularly, so always verify against the official source.
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