TITLE natural-resources-and-conservation

Part 4. SCHOOL LAND BOARD

Chapter 155. LAND RESOURCES

Subchapter A. COASTAL PUBLIC LANDS

31 TAC §155.4

The School Land Board (Board) adopts an amendment to §155.4, relating to Permits without changes to the proposed text as published in the October 15, 1999, issue of the Texas Register (24 TexReg 8918). The text of the rule will not be republished.

The rule adds derelict and dilapidated structures to the criteria used by the Board to determine which structures to permit.

The adoption of the rule to add derelict and dilapidated structures to the criteria used by the Board to grant or deny permits is subject to the Texas Coastal Management Program (CMP), §505.11(a)(1)(H) of this title, relating to Actions and Rules Subject to the Coastal Management Program, and must be consistent with the applicable CMP goals and policies under §501.14(i) of this title, relating to Policies for Specific Activities and Coastal Natural Resource Areas. The General Land Office (Land Office) has reviewed this proposed action for consistency with the CMP goals and policies in accordance with the regulations of the Coastal Coordination Council (Council). The proposed action is consistent with the coastal public lands regulations which the Council has determined to be consistent with the CMP. Consequently, the Land Office has determined that the proposed action is consistent with the applicable CMP goals.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of the proposed amendment to this rule.

The Land Office has prepared a takings impact assessment for the adoption of this rule and has determined that adoption of this rule will not result in a taking of private property. To receive a copy of the takings impact assessment, please send a written request to Ms. Melinda Tracy, Texas Register Liaison, General Land Office, 1700 North Congress Avenue, Room 626, Austin, Texas 78701-1495, facsimile number (512) 463-6311.

This rule is adopted under Texas Natural Resources Code Chapter 33, §33.064 which authorizes the Board to adopt procedural and substantive rules necessary for the management of coastal public lands.

Texas Natural Resources Code §33.119 is affected by this rule.

This agency hereby certifies that the adoption has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be a valid exercise of the agency's legal authority.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State on December 20, 1999.

TRD-9908897

Larry R. Soward

Chief Clerk

General Land Office

Effective date: January 9, 2000

Proposal publication date: October 15, 1999

For further information, please call: (512) 305-9129