WPCE  Ĝ-]77=Y0#S)5zE]rTFm u8;)$(+7C>j}MB+_RF'-m4%%.^!gJlwlRN@* jBwV- {^r E{VqU Jc)FƜUWm/xտVvws2$ s\iHϸ4Mӹ&;o+UTfʥo;b3):-AVnseJ?RUD;<'bV*+y翫xT_),{bMX+z]ǧrG!c1i {?ChЂ%z6mE!f x TLPCh'wV4UT|ˉ.2W@GHRXRX;* o/9 YcU3k錴㿣lCx-+ФN(Z* 0RLUE< 0 0  0 0 0 0H 0 0  0 0U<x B*V D3 Cfa B B  D+fHaJUJ^" 0CmUN % 0( D3D Bww@4 D3 h$ h? 6p4HEADING 8  Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ        Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ \  `$Times NewRoman64HEADING 7  ,      8.` hp x (#8Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ          ;1R Z bj #;Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ64HEADING 6  ,      8.` hp x (#8Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ        ;1R Z bj #;Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ 64HEADING 5  ;14 <DL!T$;Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ   8.4 <DL!(#8Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ 64HEADING 4       8.` hp x (#8Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ       >4,JR Z bj #>Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ 64HEADING 3  ;14 <DL!T$;Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ      8.4 <DL!(#8Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ 64HEADING 2  ;14 <DL!T$;Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ      8.4 <DL!(#8Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ 64HEADING 1       /% hp x (#/ X Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ        >4,JR Z bj #>Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ 86Block Text  ,      8.` hp x (#8Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ      ;1R Z bj #;Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ64Body Text       8.` hp x (#8Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ     ;1R Z bj #;Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ:8Body Text 2       8.` hp x (#8Q \ `$Times NewRomanQ     ;1R Z bj #;Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ\ `$Times NewRoman' Test Application Form ___ 7/8/99 oem 0 .   &0 d d'dxd dTable_A dK Kd'dxdTable_BkIA`2WP TypographicSymbols  w  ,    '     9       D:XX` hp x (#%D>4X4 <DL!T$&>Q\  `$Times NewRomanQ X  X (2a$ "!  3|x(uH Z 6Times New Roman RegularX($$$$$'dxd  d DDDDPPDD e@1d$Ti'dxd`s "!         @ XX  H4X4 <DL!T$&XH XX   JOINTAPPLICATIONFORPROPOSEDWORKINMONTANASSTREAMS, 󀀀 WETLANDS,FLOODPLAINSANDOTHERWATERBODIESR  0   R  55Toreducepaperwork,theagencieslistedbelowhavecreatedthisjointapplicationform.Thisis NOT ajointpermit.Intheboxbelow, checkall ,K permits thatapplytoyourproposedwork.Afteryoucompletetheform,makeacopyforeachpermitcheckedandsigneachcopy. Sendonecopy  withoriginalsignatures toeachagencyresponsibleforeachpermityouhavechecked.Refertothe InformationforApplicantsheetontheback  ofthisformorthe GuidetoStreamPermittinginMontana,availablefromparticipatingagencies,formoreinformation. 0 O  @F7- L QQQQ!+@*w ddd Xdd Xdd XX%X%w,[DD,DD,DD+  ;(   8Kd;  E14 <DL!T$XXE R R R       PERMITD ,Ԍ  0  Ќ   XXXR    I6% "d dI  E14 <DL!T$XXE R R R     m  AGENCYm-   Ԍ  0  Ќ   XXXR     I6% "d dI  E14 <DL!T$XXE R R R     e   FEEe %   Ԍ  0  Ќ   XXXR    aN0 " 8K d sdaЀ NaturalStreambed&LandPreservationAct( 310 ) 9 X  RԀRStreamProtectionAct( SPA124 )(forgovernmentR    ЀRagenciesorgovernmentcontractorsonly)#R #   Ѐ& Floodplain Permit a Ѐ& Section404/Section10 Permits > ?+X / z hp x (#%XX?Ӏ& 3A Authorization  N4X4 <DL!T$&X/ z XNӀ& NavigableRivers LandUseLicense/Easement I6%d dILocalconservationdistrictX'tXR 9 X  RXX'tMTDepartmentofFish,Wildlife&Parks(DFWP)    3X RR 3XCountyFloodplainAdministrator Ml U.S.ArmyCorpsofEngineers(COE)MTDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality(DEQ)MTDepartmentofNaturalResources&Conservation(DNRC) @-Ed d d@NoFeeNoFee3X RR 3XVaries($25$400) Ml$ Varies($0$100)NoFeeLicense$25Easement$507-+Ed( s   d 7X | H4XX` hp x (#%XXH*w d d[DDDDDD%%w,#+  ;( ) sKd; @X | @  @   B.` hp x (#XXXBRRRR      3X RNOTE:򀀀 Otherlawsmayapply.Itis your responsibilitytoobtainallnecessarypermitsbeforebeginningwork 3X. Incompleteapplicationswillberejected3X . Ԍ7-+Dc* sK  d 7Ќ  X ! XXXX!R 3XRR  |H4XX` hp x (#%XXXHӀ ;Z* X |1.NAMEOF LANDOWNER ______________________________________________________________________________ +   Address___________________________________________________Day Phone ____________________________ ,   City/State/Zip______________________________________________EveningPhone_________________________  2.NAMEOF APPLICANT (ifdifferentfromlandowner)________________________________________________________ /   Applicantis:(checkone) &Landowner&Contractor&Other(explain)_________________________________ 0      `  &GovernmentAgency&LandownersAgent(Title)_________________________ m1   Address___________________________________________________Day Phone ____________________________ +J2   City/State/Zip______________________________________________EveningPhone________________________  Hasthelandownerconsentedtothisproject?    __Yes p __No 4 3.ATTACHA MAP withdirectionstolocatethesitewheretheworkwillbedone.___Yes,attached. #B6 4.NAMEOF STREAM OR WATERBODY atsitelocation__________________Nearest town _____________________ 8 Ѐ Location ____3X R1/4R 3XԀ____3X R1/4_____1/4,R 3XSection_____,Township______,Range_____,County___________________________ ] |9 ̀ThisspaceisforSPA124permitsonlyeonly(governmentprojects).ProjectName__________________________ ! ; Ѐ ControlNumber_______________________ Contractlettingdate______________________ "!< ЀMEPA/NEPACompliance&Yes&No U#t"=  ,K7XX` hp x (#%XXXK  5.  TYPEOFPROJECT (checkallthatapply) %$@   ,󀀀&StreamCrossing(bridges,culverts,fords) h &FishHabitat/Pond p     &Mining M&l%A Ѐ&Bridge/CulvertRemoval    h &Recreation(docks,marinas,etc.)  &Dredging  '*&B Ѐ&RoadConstruction/Maintenance   h &NewResidentialStructure    &CoreDrill '&C Ѐ&BankStabilization    h &ManufacturedHome p     &PlacementofFill ('D Ѐ&FloodProtection `     h &CommercialStructure p     &WaterWell E)d(E Ѐ&ChannelAlteration    h &ImprovementtoExistingStructure  &WetlandAlteration *")F Ѐ&IrrigationStructure    h &Utilities   p     &Other_________________ *)G  , 6.  WHATISTHE PURPOSE oftheproposedproject? =,\+I   , , 7.  ISAPPLICATIONforan annualmaintenancepermit ?   D   &Yes&No //N   ,ӀIfyes,an annualplanofoperation mustbeattachedtothisapplication. 0/O  o10P 8.  PROPOSED CONSTRUCTION DATE:Start______/________/______Finish______/________/______    Isanyportionofthework alreadycompleted ?&Yes&NoIfyes,describethecompletedwork.   , 9.  INSECTIONS9(a)through9(e),DESCRIBEINDETAILthe work youplantodo.Attachadditionalsheetsifnecessary.    ,  5'25  Attachaplanordrawingoftheproposedproject.Include(1)thedimensionsoftheproject;(2)dimensionsandlocationoffillor  excavationsites;(3)locationofstorageorstockpilematerials;(3)locationofexistingorproposedstructures,suchasbuildings, %  !   utilities,roads,orbridges;(4)drainagefacilities.Floodplainpermitapplicantsareencouragedtoinquirelocallysinceadditional %      informationisrequired.@.(m 1111!)@  XQ7XX` hp x (#%XX,XQ a.  Dimensions oftheproject.Describetheimpactedarea.Howmanylinearfeetofbankwillbeimpacted?Howfarwillthe    proposedprojectextendintoandawayfromthewaterbody?  ,X X, X X b.  Howmuch vegetation andwhattypeofvegetationwillberemovedorcoveredwithfillmaterial?Howwillthedisturbed  areabereclaimed?  X X c.  What materials willbeused,andhowmuch(cubicyards,linearfeet,etc.,ofeach)?    X  d.  What equipment willbeusedforthework? $   e.What steps willbetakenduringandafterconstructiontominimize:(useadditionalsheetsifnecessary) )  X XT:XX` hp x (#%XX,XT 1.  Erosionandsedimentation? -!L +     2.  Streamchannelalterations? $$0     3.  Effectsonstreamfloworwaterqualitycausedbymaterialsusedorremovalofgroundcover? ('5     4.  Effectsonfishandaquatichabitat? O,n+:     5.  Risksoffloodingorerosionproblemsupstreamanddownstream? 0$/?  10A    ,  10.  COMPLETE10(a)through10(c) ONLY ifyouareapplyingfora FLOODPLAINORSECTION404/SECTION10 :  󀀀 PERMIT .    X,N4X` hp x (#%XX,` XNa.Willtheprojectinvolveplacementof fillmaterial inawetland?Ifyes,describe.Howmuch wetland areawillbefilled? Ut Includeadelineationofthewetlandboundaryandacalculationoftheimpactedacreage.  ,X X, b.Listnamesandaddressesof landowners adjacenttoandacrossfromtheprojectsite.(Atitsdiscretion,thepermittingagency    maycontacttheselandowners.) H1X` hp x (#%XXH________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________H4X` hp x (#%XXH c.Ifyouhavealreadyappliedforanypermits,listthemandindicatewhethertheywere issued,  denied ,orare pending .    XK4X4 <DL!T$&XXKӀ_____________________________________________ D _____________________________________________ 7 Ѐ  _____________________________________________ D _____________________________________________   K7XX` hp x (#%XXK 5#5ApplicationSubmittalInformation(Sendonlytothoseagenciescheckedonpageoneofthisform.)  .  310Permits. Submitthreecopiesoftheapplicationformandplanstotheconservationdistrict.Nothingadditionalisrequiredunless   specificallyrequestedbytheconservationdistrict. Applicationreviewusuallytakes30to60days.  SPA124Permits(governmentprojectsonly). Asetofpreliminaryplansorsketchesoftheproposedprojectmustaccompanythe  application.(Note:ForprojectssponsoredbytheDepartmentofTransportation,twosetsofplansmustbesentwiththisformtotheHelenaDFWPoffice.) Applicationreviewmaytakeupto60days. &  FloodplainPermits. Priortosubmittingthisapplication,contactthelocalfloodplainadministrator.Permitrequirementsandfees ! mayvary.Applicantmayberequiredtohireaprofessionalengineertosubmitplans. Applicationreviewusuallytakesupto60 " days.Section404/Section10Permits. Nothingadditionalisrequiredunlessspecificallyrequested. Applicationreviewmaytake30to A`$ 120days.3AAuthorizations. DonotsendthiisthisformdirectlytoDEQifyouareapplyingfora310permitofSPA124permit.Youwillbe & notifiedifyoumustapply. Ifthisauthorizationisneeded,applicationreviewusuallytakes10days. ' EasementsonStateNavigableWaterBodies. Additionalfees,alandsurvey,andotherinformationwillberequired.Contactthe {( localDNRClandofficeforinformation. Landuselicensereviewusuallytakesupto60days.Easementsmaytakeupto90days.  9X) @W8 WAAAA!8<@WX N4X` hp x (#%XX,XN SIGNATURES/AUTHORIZATIONS    + XW Q7XX` hp x (#%XXQIcertifythattheabovestatementsaretrueandcorrect.IfurthercertifythatIpossesstheauthoritytoundertaketheworkdescribedhereinoramactingasthedulyauthorizedagentofthelandowner.Iauthorizetheinspectionoftheprojectsitebyinspectionauthorities.Boththelandownerandthepersondoingtheworkhavethedutytocomplywiththestipulationsofallpermitsandlaws. 5'%$5For310applicantsonly %%2  Whenanapplicantorotherteammemberdisagreeswiththeconservationdistrictsupervisorsdecision,theapplicantorotherteam '&4 membershallrequestthatanarbitrationpanelbeappointedasprovidedinMCA757113tohearthedisputeandmakeadecision.Therequestmustbemadeinwritingandmustbereceivedbythedistrictwithinfiveworkingdaysofthereceiptofthesupervisorsdecision.Disputesmayalsobesolvedinformally.Therulesofarbitrationareincludedwiththisform.Bysigningthisform,IacknowledgethatIhavereadandunderstandtheNaturalStreambedandLandPreservationActrulesofarbitrationandagree,inanydisputesarisingfromthesupervisorsdecision,toabidebytherulesofarbitration.@&l&]-|,1111!F@__________________________________  __________  ___________________________________ x _____________ /.> SignatureofLandowner `    Date h   SignatureofApplicant     x Date U0t/? (maybewaivedbyagencyforutilities 120@ andothereasementholders) 10A Ї @ ,X ,,X   H.` hp x (#XX,XH R      ML      INFORMATIONFORAPPLICANTML?M 'MԌ  ЌX ,,X   'XX,XX' R  R R  Q7XX` hp x (#%XX,XQR InstructionsforfillingouttheJointApplicationforProposedWorkinMontanasStreams,Wetlands,Floodplains,andOtherWaterBodiesR.   RR  RThisapplicationformcanbeusedtoapplyforpermitsfromagencieslistedonthefrontoftheapplicationform.Theparticipatingagencies 'F createdthisformtoreducethenumberofapplicationformsanapplicantmustcompletewhenplanningtoworkinMontanaswaterways.Individualauthorizationsorpermitsmustbeobtainedpriortoconductingwork,andwillbeissuedbyeachagencyindependently. X ,,X   H.` hp x (#XX,XH R R R   Q   QR݌̌X ,,X 'XX,XX'R   ListofPermitsonFront .Review AGuidetoStreamPermittinginMontanatodeterminewhichpermitsarenecessaryfortheplannedwork.  ЀThisguideisavailablefromallparticipatingagencies.Pleasenotethattheguidelistspermitrequirementsfromotheragenciesthanthoselistedintheboxonthefrontoftheapplicationform.Applicationsmustbemadetothoseagenciesonseparateformsifthelawapplies,astheyarenotcoveredbythisform.Checkaboxonthetopofthefrontpageforeverypermitrequiredforyourproject,andsendtherequirednumberofcopiesofthisapplicationformwithoriginalsignaturesandattachmentstoeachapplicableagency.Feeslistedintheboxarefortheapplicantsinformation. Donotsubmitthefeewiththeapplicationform. Theresponsibleagencywillcontactyouifthefeeappliestoyourproject. E d  Q7XX` hp x (#%XX,XQQuestions1through9arerequiredforallapplications.Filloutquestion10onlyifyouareapplyingforafloodplainpermit,aSection404permit,oraSection10permit. Thenumbersbelowrefertothenumbersontheapplicationform . I h  0   1.  Thenameandaddressofthelandownerarerequiredonlyiftheyaredifferentfromtheapplicant.Beaware,thattheissuanceofapermit   doesnotconstitutelandownerpermission.Theapplicanthastheresponsibilitytosecurelandownerpermissionpriortoconductingwork. %% Q7XX` hp x (#%XX,XQ0   2.  Theapplicantcanbethelandowneroranyagentofthelandowner.For310permits,theapplicant,bysigningtheapplicationform,agrees  toabidebytherulesofarbitrationwrittenonthebackofthisform. %% 3!4.Thisinformationisrequiredtolocatetheprojectandthewaterbodyphysically.Q7XX` hp x (#%XX,XQ5.Checkallboxesthatapplytotheproposedwork.N4XX` hp x (#%XX,XN0   6.Describetheneedandpurposeoftheproposedwork.Whatwillitbeusedforandwhy? %% K7XX` hp x (#%XXXK   0   7.  Conservationdistrictsmayauthorizeminormaintenanceactivitiesforuptotenyears.Iftheproposedworkwillbeconductedeachyear,  checkthisbox.Notallconservationdistrictsauthorizemaintenancepermits,however.Anannualplanofoperationwouldincludethenatureandextentofworktobeconductedeachyear.Itshouldinclude,atminimum,adetaileddescriptionoftheworktobedone,thetimingoftheworkproposed,andtheamountofstreambedmaterialstoberemoved,aswellasotherinformationrequiredbythedistrict.Iftheconservationdistrictauthorizesanannualmaintenancepermit,theapplicationstillmayberequiredtoseekapprovalfromotheragenciespriortodoingworkeachyear. %%  0   8.  Thetimingofconstructionisanimportantfactorindeterminingimpactstowaterquality,fish,andaquaticlife.Authorizations/permits e% maycontaintimingrestrictionsonconstructionactivities. %% Q7XX` hp x (#%XXXQ0   9.  Usethissectiontodescribetheproposedwork,andhowyouplantomitigatetheimpactsofthework.Aseparateplanordrawingofthe i( work,withinformationapplicabletoyourproject,isrequired.Applicationreviewtimewilldependuponthesubmittalofacompleteapplication. %%  K,T:XX` hp x (#%XXXT KT7XX` hp x (#%XXXT a.  Generallydescribetheimpactareaofyourprojectandprovidethedimensionslisted.Usethehighwatermarkasapointofmeasure.If 8, youareunsureofthehighwatermark,specifyanotherpointofmeasure.  KW:XX` hp x (#%XXXW KT7XX` hp x (#%XXXT b.  Mostagenciesrequirethatonlythevegetationthatisnecessarytoconducttheworkberemoved.Describehowyouplantorevegetatethe !< / areorotherwisecontrolerosionorsedimentationatthesite.    c.  Describethematerialsthatwillbeusedtoconstructtheproposedwork.Includethedimensionsiftheyarenotincludedindrawings !#@"2 provided.    d.  Listallequipmentthatwillbeusedforconstructionoftheproject. %%D$5  K , KW:XXF` hp x (#%XXXW ,e.  Projectsmustbedesignedandconstructedtominimizeimpactstothewaterbody.Usethissectiontodescribewhatyouplantodoto }&%7 minimizetheimpactoftheproposedprojectduringandafterconstruction.Exampleswouldincludesedimentfencesalongthebankorbelowtheproposedwork,cofferdamstodirectflowawayfromtheprojectarea,divertingthestreamthroughaculvert,revegetatingdisturbedareas,timingoftheproject,etc.10.  Section10shouldbeansweredonlyifyouareapplyingforafloodplainor404/10permit. )(<   K KW7XX` hp x (#%XXFXW a.  Wetlandsincludeareasthatareinundatedorsaturatedwithwaterlongenoughtosupportvegetationtypicallyadaptedforlifeinsaturated 1+P*> conditions.ContacttheCorpsofEngineersifyouareunsureifyouhaveawetland.Wetlandsaregenerallydeterminedonasitebysitebasis.Subsection(b)and(c)areselfexplanatory.  KW:XX` hp x (#%XXXW  5-T,A  KXX   K.` hp x (#XXXK R R R    Hn    K4X` hp x (#%XKX'tXR X'tXXX'tADDRESSES/CONTACTSHn2o oԌ  ЌXX -XXXXX- X X't      T7XX` hp x (#%XXXT R   RArmyCorpsofEngineers,301SouthPark,Drawer10014,Helena,MT596261275,4411375forSection404/Section10permits. 1P Q7XX` hp x (#%XX,XQDepartmentofEnvironmentalQuality,PermittingandComplianceDivision,Box200901,Helena,MT596200901,4444323,for3Aauthorizations.Q7XX` hp x (#%XX,XQ Ifspecificaddressesarenotprovidedinthissection :  ContacttheMontanaAssociationofConservationDistricts,(406)4435711ortheConservationDistrictsBureau,DNRC,4446667 tolocatethe   localconservationdistrict ,for310permits.   ContacttheMontanaFish,WildlifeandParks,4442449, tolocatethecorrectFisheriesRegion forSPA124permits.    ContacttheDepartmentofNaturalResourcesandConservation,WaterResourcesDivision,4440860 ,tolocatethelocalfloodplain A `  administrators ,or,callthecountyofficeforfloodplainpermits.ContacttheSpecialUseManagementBureau,4442074, tolocatethecorrect   landoffice foryourprojectforlanduselicensesoreasementsonnavigablerivers.   Q7XX` hp x (#%XX,XQ   N4X4 <DL!T$&XX,XN       Form271(rev.1/96)    NATURALSTREAMBEDANDLANDPRESERVATIONACT 󀄀 RULESOFARBITRATION(for310applicationsonly)  9X   TheNaturalStreambedandLandPreservationActarbitrationprocessisgovernedbytheUniformArbitrationAct,MCA'Ԁ275111through275  324,exceptasexpresslyprovidedintheserules.N:XX` hp x (#%XXNT7XX` hp x (#%XXXT   X 1.AdministeringAgency .Theconservationdistrictorthecountyattorneywillactastheadministeringagencyforthearbitrationprocess.Each  teammemberisapartytothearbitration.Thepersonorpersonsrequestingarbitrationisthecontestingparty.Bymutualagreement,thepartiesshallselectapersontoprovideclericalservicesandtocollectfeesassociatedwiththecostsofthearbitrationpanel.Ifmutuallyagreed,theconservationdistrictmayprovidetheseservices.Theapplicantmaynotsubmitasecondapplicationfortheoriginalprojectduringthearbitrationprocessunlesstheapplicantwithdrawshisrequestforarbitration. N:XX` hp x (#%XXN 2.SelectionoftheArbitrationPanel .Withinthirty(30)daysoftherequestforarbitration,eachteammembermustsubmitthenamesand    qualificationsofthreeconsentingpersonstotheadministeringagency.Theseniordistrictjudgeforthejudicialdistrictoftheconservationdistrictϐinvolvedwillselectthreepanelmembers,onefromeachteammember'sgroupofnames.Thepanelmembersmustberesidentsofthatjudicialdistrictatthetimeofselection.Ifthecontestingpartyfailstosubmitnamestotheadministeringagencywithin30days,thearbitrationrequestwillbewithdrawn.Iftheotherpartiesfailtosubmitnames,theadditionalpanelistswillbeselectedbytheseniordistrictjudge.ThepanelshallonlysitfortheperiodoftimenecessarytosettlethedisputebeforeitandwillreviewtheproposedprojectinlinewiththepolicysetforthbyMCA'Ԁ757    102.Thepanelshallappointachair.Thepowersofthearbitrationpanelshallbeexercisedbymajorityagreementofthepanel.Ifduringthecourseofthehearinganarbitratorceasestoact,theremainingpanelmembersmaycontinuewiththehearingandmakeadeterminationonthedispute. 3.CostsoftheArbitration .Costsofthearbitrationpanel,computedasforjurors'feesunder315201,shallbebornebythecontestingpartyor  parties.Clericalcostsofthepanelshallbepaidforbythenonprevailingpartydeterminedbythepanel.Forallotherexpenses,eachpartyshallbeartheirowncosts. 4.Prehearing. Thepanelmaycallaprehearingtosetarbitrationhearingschedule,andtorequestspecificwritteninformationfromtheparties. Yx  5.Date,Time,andPlaceofHearing. Thepanelwillselectthetimeandplaceforthehearing.Thehearingmustbeheldinthejudicialdistrictin  whichthedisputetakesplace.Thepanelmayconsiderrequestsforspecificlocationsforthehearing.Onsiteinspectionsmaybeconductedbythepanel.Thechairofthepanelmayrequirethepartiestosubmitcopiesofexhibitsandasummaryofitscase,includingalistofwitnesses,tothepanelandallotherparties,priortothehearing. 6.NoticeofHearing .Notlessthantendaysbeforethehearing,theadministeringagencyshallnotifypersonallyorbycertifiedmailthepartiesto  ,! thearbitration.Thenoticeshallincludeadescriptionofthesubjectsandissuesinvolvedandthetimeandplaceofthehearing. Y Y 7.RepresentationandAssistance .Allpartieshavetherighttoberepresentedorassistedbyanattorney. 0$  8.AttendanceatHearings .Thearbitrationpanelmayexcuseawitnessduringthetestimonyofanotherwitness.Thearbitrationpanelmayholdthe i& hearingandmakeitsdetermination,evenifapartydulynotifiedfailstoappear. 9.ScopeofReview .Thearbitrationpanelwillreviewtheevidenceanduphold,modify,ordenythesupervisors'decision.Thepanelshallconsider m) evidenceusedbythesupervisorsinreachingtheirdecision.Thepanelmayconsidernewevidenceorinformationthepartieswishtopresentrelevanttotheoriginalprojectifnoobjectionisraisedtothepresentationofthenewevidence.Thepanelmaynotconsidernewevidenceifanobjectionismade.  q, 10.ArbitrationHearingProcessWitnesses,Subpoenas,andDepositions .Thehearingwillbeinformal.TheMontanaRulesofEvidencewill . notapplybutirrelevant,immaterial,orundulyrepetitiousevidencemaybeexcludedbythepanel.Thepartiesareentitledtobeheard,presentevidencematerialtothenoticeofprojectandthesupervisor'sdecision,andquestionwitnessestestifyingatthehearing.Allmembersofthepanelmayquestionthepartiesandwitnesses,subjecttothecontroloftheChair.Attheconclusionofthehearing,thepanelmaytakethematterunderadvisement.Amajorityofthepanelwillrenderafinaldecision.Thearbitrationpanelmayrequestthedistrictcourtissuesubpoenasfortheattendanceofwitnessesandtheproductionofbooks,records,documents,andotherevidenceandmayadministeroaths.Theprovisionsoflawprovidingforserviceofsubpoenasareapplicable.Thearbitrationpanelmaypermitadepositiontobetaken,bythearbitrationpanel,ofawitnesswhocannotbesubpoenaedorisunabletoattendthehearing. 11. ProcedureattheHearing .Thehearingmustbetaperecorded.Ifjudicialreviewisnecessary,thetapesorrelevantportionsofthetapesmaybe %$7 transcribed.Thepartiesmayarrangeforatranscriptionofthehearingattheirowncost.Eachpartymaygiveopeningstatements,describing,generally,theirpositiononthesupervisors'decision.Thecontestingpartywillthenpresentitswitnessesandevidence.Theotherpartieswillfollow,inturn,withtheirwitnessesandevidence.Questionsmaybeaskedbythepanelandteammembersaftereachpartypresentstheircase.Eachpartymayconcludewithclosingremarksorstatementssummarizingtheirpositionsandϐevidence. 12. Award. Theawardisthefinaldecisionofthearbitrationpanel.Theawardmustbeinwritingandsignedbythearbitrators.Thearbitration 5+T*? panel'sawardmustbeissuedwithinsixty(60)daysafterthehearing.Thearbitrationpanelshalldeliveracopyofthedecisiontoeachofthepartiesandthedistrictjudgeeitherpersonallyorbycertifiedmail.Thedistrictcourtshallconfirmthepanel'saward,unlessapartyappliesandshowsgroundsforvacating,modifying,orcorrectingtheaward. 13.JudicialReview .Ifthepanel'sdecisioniscontested,thecourtwillreviewthepanel'sdecisioninaccordancewithMCA'Ԁ275312and313, .-D UniformArbitrationAct.R =/\.E X9X   Q4S  [ ck!s#XXXQ RR