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Under the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act, which agency is responsible for reviewing subdivisions for the adequacy of water supply and wastewater disposal systems?

Correct Answer

B) Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)

Under the Montana Subdivision and Platting Act (MCA Title 76, Chapter 4), the Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) reviews proposed subdivisions for the adequacy of water supply, wastewater disposal, and stormwater management. County governing bodies have primary authority to approve or deny subdivision plats, while the DNRC administers water rights separately from the subdivision review process.

Answer Options
A
Montana Department of Natural Resources and Conservation (DNRC)
B
Montana Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ)
C
Montana Board of Realty Regulation (BORR)
D
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers

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Montana Subdivision and Platting ActMCA Title 76 Chapter 4county plat approvalDNRC water rightsseptic system permittingenvironmental review of subdivisions

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Montana DEQSubdivision and Platting Actwater supply reviewwastewater disposalMCA Title 76subdivision approval
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