Allowing emergency permitting authority during an emergency

SB 123 allows Montana's Division of Disaster and Emergency Services to coordinate multiple water-related permits during a governor-proclaimed emergency. It directly affects state agencies (like natural resources and environmental departments), local governments, and federal agencies handling permits for stream work, floodplain projects, river bed uses, and water quality certifications. The bill requires centralized coordination to prevent duplicate efforts, track permits publicly, and share technical data - without forcing federal action - while maintaining existing environmental standards for activities like construction near waterways.