TITLE 4.AGRICULTURE

Part 1. TEXAS DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE

Chapter 3. BOLL WEEVIL ERADICATION PROGRAM

Subchapter F. GENERAL PROCEDURES

4 TAC §3.200

(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the offices of the Texas Department of Agriculture or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)

The Texas Department of Agriculture (the Department) proposes the repeal of §3.200, concerning an expiration date for Chapter 3, relating to Boll Weevil Eradication Program. The repeal of §3.200 is proposed because the establishment of an expiration date for Chapter 3 is no longer necessary due to the enactment of legislation establishing a timeframe for review of agency rules. The repeal of §3.200 will eliminate the expiration date for Chapter 3.

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, deputy general counsel, has determined that for the first five-year period the repeal is in effect, there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the repeal.

Ms. Hibbs also has determined that for each year of the first five years the repeal is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the repeal will be the elimination of unnecessary rules. There be no effect on micro-businesses or small businesses and to persons who are required to comply with the repeal as proposed.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, Texas Department of Agriculture, P. O. Box 12847, and Austin, Texas 78711. Comments must be received no later than 30 days from the date of publication of the proposal in the Texas Register .

The repeal is proposed under the Texas Agriculture Code, §12.016 which provides the Department with the authority to adopt rules to administer the Texas Agriculture Code.

The code that will be affected by the proposal is the Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 74, Subchapter D.

§3.200.Expiration Provision.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State, on June 5, 2000.

TRD-200003944

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 16, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-4075


Chapter 9. SEED QUALITY

Subchapter F. SAMPLING PROCEDURES

4 TAC §9.13

(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the offices of the Texas Department of Agriculture or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)

The Texas Department of Agriculture (the Department) proposes the repeal of §9.13, concerning an expiration date for Chapter 9, relating to Seed Quality. The repeal of §9.13 is proposed because the establishment of an expiration date for Chapter 9 is no longer necessary due to the enactment of legislation establishing a timeframe for review of agency rules. The repeal of §9.13 will eliminate the expiration date for Chapter 9.

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, deputy general counsel, has determined that for the first five-year period the repeal is in effect, there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the repeal.

Ms. Hibbs also has determined that for each year of the first five years the repeal is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the repeal will be the elimination of unnecessary rules. There be no effect on micro-businesses or small businesses and to persons who are required to comply with the repeal as proposed.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, Texas Department of Agriculture, P. O. Box 12847, and Austin, Texas 78711. Comments must be received no later than 30 days from the date of publication of the proposal in the Texas Register .

The repeal is proposed under the Texas Agriculture Code, §12.016 which provides the Department with the authority to adopt rules to administer the Texas Agriculture Code.

The code that will be affected by the proposal is the Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 61.

§9.13.Expiration Provision.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State, on June 5, 2000.

TRD-200003945

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 16, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-4075


Chapter 10. SEED CERTIFICATION STANDARDS

Subchapter I. MISCELLANEOUS PROVISIONS

4 TAC §10.31

(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the offices of the Texas Department of Agriculture or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)

The Texas Department of Agriculture (the Department) proposes the repeal of §10.31, concerning an expiration date for Chapter 10, relating to Seed Certification Standards. The repeal of §10.31 is proposed because the establishment of an expiration date for Chapter 10 is no longer necessary due to the enactment of legislation establishing a timeframe for review of agency rules. The repeal of §10.31 will eliminate the expiration date for Chapter 10.

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, deputy general counsel, has determined that for the first five-year period the repeal is in effect, there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the repeal.

Ms. Hibbs also has determined that for each year of the first five years the repeal is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the repeal will be the elimination of unnecessary rules. There be no effect on micro-businesses or small businesses and to persons who are required to comply with the repeal as proposed.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, Texas Department of Agriculture, P. O. Box 12847, and Austin, Texas 78711. Comments must be received no later than 30 days from the date of publication of the proposal in the Texas Register .

The repeal is proposed under the Texas Agriculture Code, §12.016 which provides the Department with the authority to adopt rules to administer the Texas Agriculture Code.

The code that will be affected by the proposal is the Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 62.

§10.31.Expiration Provision.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State, on June 5, 2000.

TRD-200003946

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 16, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-4075


Chapter 13. GRAIN WAREHOUSE

4 TAC §13.5

(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the offices of the Texas Department of Agriculture or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)

The Texas Department of Agriculture (the Department) proposes the repeal of §13.5, concerning an expiration date for Chapter 13, relating to Grain Warehouse. The repeal of §13.5 is proposed because the establishment of an expiration date for Chapter 13 is no longer necessary due to the enactment of legislation establishing a timeframe for review of agency rules. The repeal of §13.5 will eliminate the expiration date for Chapter 13.

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, deputy general counsel, has determined that for the first five-year period the repeal is in effect, there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the repeal.

Ms. Hibbs also has determined that for each year of the first five years the repeal is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the repeal will be the elimination of unnecessary rules. There be no effect on micro-businesses or small businesses and to persons who are required to comply with the repeal as proposed.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, Texas Department of Agriculture, P. O. Box 12847, and Austin, Texas 78711. Comments must be received no later than 30 days from the date of publication of the proposal in the Texas Register .

The repeal is proposed under the Texas Agriculture Code, §12.016 which provides the Department with the authority to adopt rules to administer the Texas Agriculture Code.

The code that will be affected by the proposal is the Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 14.

§13.5.Expiration Provision.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State, on June 5, 2000.

TRD-200003947

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 16, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-4075


Chapter 16. AQUACULTURE

4 TAC §16.4

(Editor's note: The text of the following section proposed for repeal will not be published. The section may be examined in the offices of the Texas Department of Agriculture or in the Texas Register office, Room 245, James Earl Rudder Building, 1019 Brazos Street, Austin.)

The Texas Department of Agriculture (the Department) proposes the repeal of §16.4, concerning an expiration date for Chapter 16, relating to Aquaculture. The repeal of §16.4 is proposed because the establishment of an expiration date for Chapter 16 is no longer necessary due to the enactment of legislation establishing a timeframe for review of agency rules. The repeal of §16.4 will eliminate the expiration date for Chapter 16.

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, deputy general counsel, has determined that for the first five-year period the repeal is in effect, there will be no fiscal implications for state or local government as a result of enforcing or administering the repeal.

Ms. Hibbs also has determined that for each year of the first five years the repeal is in effect the public benefit anticipated as a result of enforcing the repeal will be the elimination of unnecessary rules. There be no effect on micro-businesses or small businesses and to persons who are required to comply with the repeal as proposed.

Comments on the proposal may be submitted to Dolores Alvarado Hibbs, Texas Department of Agriculture, P. O. Box 12847, and Austin, Texas 78711. Comments must be received no later than 30 days from the date of publication of the proposal in the Texas Register .

The repeal is proposed under the Texas Agriculture Code, §12.016 which provides the Department with the authority to adopt rules to administer the Texas Agriculture Code.

The code that will be affected by the proposal is the Texas Agriculture Code, Chapter 134.

§16.4.Expiration Provision.

This agency hereby certifies that the proposal has been reviewed by legal counsel and found to be within the agency's legal authority to adopt.

Filed with the Office of the Secretary of State, on June 5, 2000.

TRD-200003948

Dolores Alvarado Hibbs

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Agriculture

Earliest possible date of adoption: July 16, 2000

For further information, please call: (512) 463-4075