DEQ Streamlines Wells and Associated Facilities Applications Reviewed by Subdivision and Public Water Supply Programs

The Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) has prepared a draft programmatic Environmental Assessment (EA) for the drilling of regulated wells and associated facilities at proposed new locations and is accepting public comment until September 27.

A programmatic EA is an analysis of the impacts on the quality of the human environment of related actions, programs or policies (ARM 17.4.603 (15)). A programmatic EA provides MEPA coverage for the whole state of Montana.

The new water system programmatic EA would allow for more efficient, thorough, and targeted application reviews and maintain a...