The Montana United States Trustee Guidelines for Reviewing Applications for Compensation and Reimbursement of Expenses Filed Under 11 U.S.C. Sec. 330 is a set of guidelines issued by the United States Trustee Program (USP) for the review of applications for compensation and reimbursement of expenses submitted by U.S. Trustees, case trustees, and other professionals in bankruptcy cases. The guidelines apply to all U.S. Trustee Program offices in the state of Montana. The guidelines are divided into five main categories: 1. Guidelines for Compensation and Reimbursement of U.S. Trustees, Case Trustees, and Other Professionals: These guidelines outline the process for filing a request for compensation and reimbursement of expenses and the criteria that must be met in order for the request to be approved. 2. Guidelines for Determining Reasonableness of Fees: These guidelines provide guidance on how to determine if a fee is reasonable and necessary for the administration of a case. 3. Guidelines for Determining Reasonableness of Expenses Incurred: These guidelines provide guidance on how to determine if an expense is reasonable and necessary for the administration of a case. 4. Guidelines for Review of Payment Requests: These guidelines provide guidance on how to review payment requests and make determinations as to their appropriateness. 5. Guidelines for Reporting of Fees and Expenses: These guidelines provide guidance on how to report fees and expenses to the USP. These guidelines are designed to ensure that fees and expenses are reasonable and necessary for the administration of cases and that these payments are properly reported to the USP.