Proposed Rule Reviews
Texas Animal Health Commission
Title 4, Part 2
The Texas Animal Health Commission (commission), will review and consider
for readoption, revision, or repeal Chapter 43, concerning "Tuberculosis,"
in accordance with the Texas Government Code, §2001.039. The rules to
be reviewed are found in Chapter 43, which is located in Title 4, Part 2,
of the Texas Administrative Code and contain the following subchapters and
sections:
Subchapter A, entitled "Cattle": §43.1, Cattle (All Dairy and Beef
Animals, genus Bos), and Bison (genus Bison); §43.2, Interstate Movement
Requirements; and §43.3, Slaughter Plant Collection;
Subchapter B, entitled "Goats": §43.10, Definitions; §43.11,
Accredited Herd Plan for Goats; and §43.12, Requirements for Entry into
Texas;
Subchapter C, entitled "Eradication of Tuberculosis in Cervidae": §43.20,
Definitions; §43.21, General Requirements; §43.22, Herd Status Plans
for Cervidae; and §43.23, Requirements for Entry into Texas;
Subchapter D, entitled "Movement Restriction Zone" (MRZ): §43.30,
Special Requirements for Movement Restriction Zone (MRZ); and §43.31,
Testing Requirements in Movement Restriction Zone (MRZ).
The commission finds reason for the rules to continue to exist but will
consider comments related to whether reasons for readoption of these rules
continue to exist, whether amendments or changes are needed, or whether repeal
of the chapter is appropriate. Any changes to the rules will be proposed by
the commission after reviewing the rules and considering the comments received
in response to this notice. Any proposed rule changes will then appear in
the "Proposed Rules" section of the
Texas Register
and will be adopted in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative
Procedure Act, Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 2001.
The comment period will last for 30 days beginning with the publication
of this notice of intention to review. Comments or questions regarding this
notice of intention to review may be submitted in writing, within 30 days
following the publication of this notice in the
Texas Register
, to Delores Holubec, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966.
They may also be sent by facsimile to (512) 719-0721 or by e-mail to comments@tahc.state.tx.us.
Comments will be reviewed and discussed in a future commission meeting.
TRD-200500886
Gene Snelson
General Counsel
Texas Animal Health Commission
Filed: February 28, 2005
The Texas Animal Health Commission (commission), will review and consider
for readoption, revision, or repeal Chapter 55, concerning "Swine," in accordance
with the Texas Government Code, §2001.039. The rules to be reviewed are
found in Chapter 55, which is located in Title 4, Part 2, of the Texas Administrative
Code and contain the following sections: §55.1, Testing Breeding Swine
Prior to Sale or Change of Ownership; §55.2, Prohibition on the Use of
Modified Live Virus Hog Cholera Vaccine; §55.3, Feeding of Garbage; §55.4,
Livestock Markets Handling Swine; §55.5, Pseudorabies; §55.6, Entry
Requirements; §55.7, Slaughter Plant Requirements; §55.8, Dealer
Recordkeeping; and §55.9, Feral Swine.
The commission finds reason for the rules to continue to exist but will
consider comments related to whether reasons for readoption of these rules
continue to exist, whether amendments or changes are needed, or whether repeal
of the chapter is appropriate. Any changes to the rules will be proposed by
the commission after reviewing the rules and considering the comments received
in response to this notice. Any proposed rule changes will then appear in
the "Proposed Rules" section of the
Texas Register
and will be adopted in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative
Procedure Act, Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 2001.
The comment period will last for 30 days beginning with the publication
of this notice of intention to review. Comments or questions regarding this
notice of intention to review may be submitted in writing, within 30 days
following the publication of this notice in the
Texas Register
, to Delores Holubec, P.O. Box 12966, Austin, Texas 78711-2966.
They may also be sent by facsimile to (512) 719-0721 or by e-mail to comments@tahc.state.tx.us.
Comments will be reviewed and discussed in a future commission meeting.
TRD-200500887
Gene Snelson
General Counsel
Texas Animal Health Commission
Filed: February 28, 2005
Title 31, Part 1
In accordance with §2001.039 Government Code, the Texas General Land
Office (GLO) submits the following Notice of Intent to Review the rules found
in 31 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 17 relating to Hearing Procedures for Administrative
Penalties and Removal of Unauthorized or Dangerous Structures On State Land, §§17.1
- 17.50. This review of Chapter 17 is filed in accordance with the General
Land Office's Rule Review Plan published in the October 15, 2004, issue of
the
Texas Register
(29 TexReg 9697).
Review of the rules under this chapter will determine whether the reasons
for adoption of the rules continue to exist. This Notice of Intent to Review
of 31 TAC, Part 1, Chapter 17: Hearing Procedures for Administrative Penalties
and Removal of Unauthorized or Dangerous Structures On State Land, applies
to the chapter in its entirety.
The GLO invites suggestions from the public during the review process and
will address any comments received. Any questions or comments should be directed
to Walter Talley,
Texas Register
Liason,
General Land Office, P.O. Box 12873, Austin, Texas 78711, facsimile number
(512) 463-6311 or email to walter.talley@glo.state.tx.us. Written comments
must be received no later than thirty (30) days from the date of publication
of this notice.
TRD-200500849
Trace Finley
Policy Director
General Land Office
Filed: February 24, 2005
Title 31, Part 4
In accordance with Section 2001.039 Government Code, the School Land Board
(SLB) submits the following Notice of Intent to Review the rules found in
31 TAC Part 4, Chapter 151 relating to Operations Of The School Land Board.
Review of the rules under this chapter will determine whether the reasons
for adoption of the rules continue to exist. During the review process, the
Board may also determine that a specific rule may need to be amended to further
refine the directives and goals of the Board, that no changes to a rule as
currently in effect are necessary or that a rule is no longer valid or applicable.
Rules may also be combined or reduced for simplification and clarity when
feasible. Readopted rules will be noted in the Texas Register's Rules Review
section without publication of the text. Any proposed amendments or repeal
of a rule or chapter as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed
Rules section of the
Texas Register
and will
be open for an additional 30-day public comment prior to final adoption or
repeal.
The proposed review of Chapter 151 is filed in accordance with the General
Land Office's Rule Review Plan published in the October 15, 2004, issue of
the
Texas Register
(29 TexReg 9697).
The SLB invites suggestions from the public during the review process and
will address any comments received. Any questions or comments should be directed
to Walter Talley,
Texas Register
Liaison,
Texas General Land Office, P.O. Box 12873, Austin, TX 78711, facsimile number
(512) 463-6311 or email to walter.talley@glo.state.tx.us. Written comments
must be received no later than thirty (30) days from the date of publication
of this notice.
TRD-200500853
Larry L. Laine
Chief Clerk, Deputy Land Commissioner
School Land Board
Filed: February 24, 2005
In accordance with Section 2001.039 Government Code, the School Land Board
(SLB) submits the following Notice of Intent to Review the rules found in
31 TAC Part 4, Chapter 154 relating to Land Sales, Acquisitions, And Trades.
Review of the rules under this chapter will determine whether the reasons
for adoption of the rules continue to exist. During the review process, the
Board may also determine that a specific rule may need to be amended to further
refine the directives and goals of the Board, that no changes to a rule as
currently in effect are necessary or that a rule is no longer valid or applicable.
Rules may also be combined or reduced for simplification and clarity when
feasible. Readopted rules will be noted in the Texas Register's Rules Review
section without publication of the text. Any proposed amendments or repeal
of a rule or chapter as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed
Rules section of the
Texas Register
and will
be open for an additional 30-day public comment prior to final adoption or
repeal.
The proposed review of Chapter 154 is filed in accordance with the General
Land Office's Rule Review Plan published in the October 15, 2004, issue of
the
Texas Register
(29 TexReg 9697).
The SLB invites suggestions from the public during the review process and
will address any comments received. Any questions or comments should be directed
to Walter Talley,
Texas Register
Liaison,
Texas General Land Office, P.O. Box 12873, Austin, TX 78711, facsimile number
(512) 463-6311 or email to walter.talley@glo.state.tx.us. Written comments
must be received no later than thirty (30) days from the date of publication
of this notice.
TRD-200500854
Larry L. Laine
Chief Clerk, Deputy Land Commissioner
School Land Board
Filed: February 24, 2005
Texas Animal Health Commission
Title 4, Part 2
The Texas Animal Health Commission (commission), adopts the review of Chapter
36, concerning "Exotic Livestock and Fowl", in accordance with the Texas Government
Code, §2001.039.
The rules reviewed are found in Chapter 36, which is located in Title 4,
Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code and contain the following sections: §36.1,
Definitions; and §36.2, General.
The rule review was published for comment in the September 3, 2004, issue
of the
Texas Register
(29 TexReg 8625). The
commission did not receive any comments. The commission finds reason for the
rules to continue to exist and readopts these sections pursuant to the requirements
of §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code.
This concludes the rule review of Chapter 36, Exotic Livestock and Fowl.
TRD-200500953
Gene Snelson
General Counsel
Texas Animal Health Commission
Filed: March 2, 2005
Texas Animal Health Commission (commission), adopts the review of Chapter
40, concerning "Chronic Wasting Disease", in accordance with the Texas Government
Code, §2001.039.
The rules reviewed are found in Chapter 40, which is located in Title 4,
Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code and contain the following sections: §40.1,
Definitions; §40.2, General Requirements; §40.3, Herd Status Plans
for Cervidae; and §40.4, Entry Requirements.
The rule review was published for comment in the September 3, 2004, issue
of the
Texas Register
(29 TexReg 8625). The
commission did not receive any comments. The commission finds reason for the
rules to continue to exist and readopts these sections pursuant to the requirements
of §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code.
This concludes the rule review of Chapter 40, Chronic Wasting Disease.
TRD-200500954
Gene Snelson
General Counsel
Texas Animal Health Commission
Filed: March 2, 2005
The Texas Animal Health Commission (commission), adopts the review of Chapter
45, concerning "Reportable Disease", in accordance with the Texas Government
Code, §2001.039.
The rules reviewed are found in Chapter 45, which is located in Title 4,
Part 2, of the Texas Administrative Code and contain the following sections: §45.1,
Definitions; and §45.2, Duty to Report.
The rule review was published for comment in the September 3, 2004, issue
of the
Texas Register
(29 TexReg 8625). The
commission did not receive any comments. The commission finds reason for the
rules to continue to exist and readopts these sections pursuant to the requirements
of §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code.
This concludes the rule review of Chapter 45, Reportable Disease.
TRD-200500955
Gene Snelson
General Counsel
Texas Animal Health Commission
Filed: March 2, 2005
Title 31, Part 1
The General Land Office (GLO) files this Notice of Readoption of rule 31
TAC, Chapter 7, relating to Surveying, §§7.1 - 7.8. This readoption
of Chapter 7 is filed in accordance with the General Land Office's Intention
to Review published in the December 24, 2004 issue of the
Texas Register
(29 TexReg 11989).
The GLO has assessed whether the reasons for readopting 31 TAC, Chapter
7, §§7.1 - 7.8 continue to exist. The GLO finds that the rules in
Chapter 7 reflect current procedures of the GLO. The reasons for initially
adopting the rules continue to exist. The GLO, therefore, readopts Chapter
7 in its entirety, relating to Surveying.
No comments were received on the proposed notice of intention to review.
Chapter 7 was adopted under authority granted to the commissioner of the
GLO in §31.051, Texas Natural Resources Code, to adopt rules consistent
with law.
This concludes the review of Chapter 7, Surveying.
TRD-200500850
Trace Finley
Policy Director
General Land Office
Filed: February 24, 2005
Title 43, Part 1
In accordance with Government Code, §2001.039, the Texas Department
of Transportation readopts 43 TAC Part 1, Chapter 2, concerning Environmental
Policy. This concludes the review of Chapter 2.
The proposed rule review was published in the November 5, 2004, issue of
the
Texas Register
(29 TexReg 10273). No comments
were received regarding the readoption of these rules. The Texas Transportation
Commission has reviewed these rules and determined that the reasons for initially
adopting them continue to exist.
TRD-200500876
Bob Jackson
Deputy General Counsel
Texas Department of Transportation
Filed: February 25, 2005
General Land Office
School Land Board
Adopted Rule Reviews
General Land Office
Texas Department of Transportation