Allowing emergency permitting authority during an emergency

This bill authorizes Montana's Division of Disaster and Emergency Services to coordinate various water-related permits and authorizations during a governor-declared state of emergency or disaster. It directly affects state agencies, local governments, and federal entities that issue permits for construction, dredging, and water use in streams, floodplains, and navigable rivers. The legislation requires the division to streamline communication, track permit progress, share technical data, and avoid duplicative work among agencies, while explicitly stating it cannot compel federal agencies to act. Additionally, the bill amends existing rules to allow short-term narrative water quality standards for turbidity during emergency construction when numeric standards cannot be met.