TITLE rule-review

Proposed Rule Reviews

Texas Department of Health

Title 25, Part 1

The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part 1, Chapter 73. Laboratories, §§73.1, 73.11, 73.21, 73.22, 73.23, and 73.24.

This review is in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039, the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, §9-10.13, 76th Legislature, 1999.

An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continue to exist. This assessment will be continued during the rule review process. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures of the department. The review of all rules must be completed by August 31, 2003.

Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Linda Wiegman, Office of General Counsel, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Any proposed changes to these rules as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional 30 day public comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the department.

TRD-200101859

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 29, 2001


The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part 1, Chapter 99. Occupational Diseases, §99.1

This review is in accordance with the requirements of the Texas Government Code, §2001.039, the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, §9-10.13, 76th Legislature, 1999.

An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting this rule continue to exist. This assessment will be continued during the rule review process. Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures of the department. The review of all rules must be completed by August 31, 2003.

Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Linda Wiegman, Office of General Counsel, Texas Department of Health, 1100 West 49th Street, Austin, Texas 78756. Any proposed changes to this rule as a result of the review will be published in the Proposed Rule Section of the Texas Register and will be open for an additional 30 day public comment period prior to final adoption or repeal by the department.

TRD-200101860

Susan K. Steeg

General Counsel

Texas Department of Health

Filed: March 29, 2001


Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Title 30, Part 1

The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) files this notice of intention to review and proposes the readoption of Chapter 315, Pretreatment Regulations for Existing and New Sources of Pollution, which pertains to publicly owned wastewater treatment facilities. This review of Chapter 315 is proposed in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, and the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, § 9 - 10.13, 76th Legislature, 1999, which require state agencies to review and consider for readoption each of their rules every four years. A review must include an assessment of whether the reasons for the rules continue to exist.

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Chapter 315 incorporates rules that the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) adopted in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES), Clean Water Act (CWA), §402, to implement national pretreatment standards to control pollutants which pass through or interfere with wastewater treatment processes in publicly owned treatment works (POTWs). The EPA rules describe the objectives of the pretreatment program regulations and provide for requirements no less stringent than those found in the CWA and Texas Water Code (TWC). The EPA rules also set forth the requirements for development of pretreatment programs by POTWs implemented by the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) program, which include the POTWs' legal authority, enforcement response plan, standard operating procedures, and technically based local limits.

Chapter 315 contains one subchapter and has not been revised since its initial effective date. It adopts by reference pretreatment regulations from 40 Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) Part 403 and Appendices A - E which were in effect on the date of TPDES program authorization, as amended, except §403.16. In addition, the rule provides that where 40 CFR §403.11(b)(2) and §403.11(c) provide procedures for requesting and holding a public hearing, the commission shall instead require notice of and hold a public meeting. The Texas Water Commission adopted the rule, without changes to the federal pretreatment regulations, and notice of the adoption was published in the September 21, 1990 issue of the Texas Register (15 TexReg 5501).

PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF WHETHER THE REASONS FOR THE RULE CONTINUE TO EXIST

The commission conducted a preliminary review and determined that the reasons for the rule in Chapter 315 continue to exist. This chapter is necessary to maintain TPDES authorization, which the commission assumed on September 14, 1998. Chapter 315 implements provisions of the TWC, §26.047 (Permit Conditions and Pretreatment Standards Concerning Publicly Owned Treatment Works) and §26.1211 (Pretreatment Effluent Standards). Further, this rule was promulgated under authority granted to the commission by the TWC, §5.102 and §5.105.

The commission's review of Chapter 315 has revealed an inconsistency, which the commission intends to address in future rulemaking. At the time of the commission's original adoption of the rule, 40 CFR, Part 403 contained only Appendices A - E. Appendix G, which relates to Pollutants Eligible for Removal Credits, was adopted by the EPA in 1995 and later amended in 1999. Currently, Chapter 315 does not include Appendix G. The commission also finds that the title and text of this chapter should be clarified by stating that it pertains to wastewater treatment processes for POTWs. The commission intends to update and clarify the chapter in a future rulemaking.

PUBLIC COMMENT

This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, and the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, §9 - 10.13, 76th Legislature, 1999. The commission invites comments on whether the reasons for the rule in Chapter 315 continue to exist. Comments may be submitted to Joyce Spencer, Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to (512) 239-4808. All comments should reference Rule Log Number 2000-034-315-WT. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 14, 2001. For further information or questions concerning this proposal, please contact Auburn Mitchell, Policy and Regulations Division, at (512) 239-1873.

TRD-200101908

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: April 2, 2001


The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) files this notice of intention to review and proposes the readoption of Chapter 319, General Regulations Incorporated into Permits. This review of Chapter 319 is proposed in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, and the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, §9-10.13, 76th Legislature, 1999, which require state agencies to review and consider for readoption each of their rules every four years. The review must include an assessment of whether the reasons for the rules continue to exist.

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Chapter 319 provides general requirements for wastewater discharge permits under the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) and commission wastewater permitting programs. This chapter consists of three subchapters: Subchapter A, Monitoring and Reporting System; Subchapter B, Hazardous Metals; and Subchapter C, Public Notice of Spills or Accidental Discharges from Wastewater Facilities Owned or Operated by Local Governments. Subchapter A sets out monitoring and reporting requirements for wastewater discharge permits under the TPDES and commission wastewater permitting programs. Subchapter B sets effluent quality levels for allowable concentrations of hazardous metals that are discharged into or adjacent to surface water in the state. Subchapter C specifies conditions under which notification of a spill must be given to appropriate local government officials and local media, procedures for giving the required notice, content of the notice, and the method of giving notice.

PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF WHETHER THE REASONS FOR THE RULE CONTINUE TO EXIST

The commission conducted a preliminary review and determined that the reasons for the rules in Chapter 319 continue to exist. Chapter 319 is authorized under Texas Water Code (TWC), §5.103 which allows the commission to adopt any rules necessary to carry out its powers and duties under the TWC, and under TWC, §26.011, which provides the commission the authority to adopt rules consistent with provisions in the TWC relating to waste discharges. Further, Subchapter A is authorized under TWC, §26.042, which allows the commission to adopt rules relating to monitoring and reporting requirements for those discharging pollutants into or adjacent to water in the state. Subchapter B sets effluent quality levels for hazardous metals as authorized under TWC, §26.011. Lastly, Subchapter C is authorized under TWC, §26.039, which requires the commission to adopt rules specifying the conditions under which notification of a spill must be given to appropriate local government officials and local media, the procedures for giving the required notice, the content of the notice, and the manner of giving notice.

The commission's review of Chapter 319 has also revealed that the chapter needs updating to replace references to this agency's predecessor, the Texas Water Commission; to revise citations; to delete an obsolete section; and to reflect changes in authorized analytical test methods for effluent monitoring. The commission intends to propose a future rulemaking to make these and any other needed changes.

PUBLIC COMMENT

This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, and the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, §9 - 10.13, 76th Legislature, 1999. The commission invites comments on whether the reasons for the rules in Chapter 319 continue to exist. Comments may be submitted to Patricia Durón, Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to (512) 239-4808. All comments should reference Rule Log Number 2000-035-319-WT. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 14, 2001. For further information or questions concerning this proposal, please contact Auburn Mitchell, Policy and Regulations Division, at (512) 239-1873.

TRD-200101909

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: April 2, 2001


The Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (commission) files this notice of intention to review and proposes the readoption of Chapter 351, Regionalization. This review of Chapter 351 is proposed in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039; and the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, §9-10.13, 76th Legislature, 1999, which requires state agencies to review and consider for readoption each of their rules every four years. A review must include an assessment of whether the reasons for the rules continue to exist.

CHAPTER SUMMARY

Chapter 351, Regionalization, is based on Texas Water Code (TWC), Subchapter C, Regional and Area-Wide Systems, which encourages and promotes the development and use of regional and area-wide waste collection, treatment, and disposal systems to serve the waste disposal needs of the citizens of the state, and to prevent pollution and maintain and enhance the quality of the water in the state. Within any standard metropolitan statistical area in the state, the commission is authorized to implement this policy by defining areas of regional or area-wide systems, and designating system to serve the area defined. In accordance with this authority and TWC, §§26.003, 26.011, and 5.103, the commission adopted rules for the following eight regional areas: Northbelt, Rosillo Creek, East Fork Trinity River, Lower Rio Grande Valley, Harris County Fresh Water Supply District Number 63, Cibolo Creek, Blackhawk, and Vidor Metropolitan Area.

PRELIMINARY ASSESSMENT OF WHETHER THE REASONS FOR THE RULES CONTINUE TO EXIST

The commission conducted a preliminary review of the rules under Chapter 351 and determined that the reasons for adopting these rules continue to exist. These rules are needed as part of the commission's efforts to promote the development and use of regional and area-wide waste collection, treatment, and disposal systems under TWC, §§26.003 and 26.081 - 26.087. The commission invites comments on whether the reasons for the rules in Chapter 351 continue to exist.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Comments may be submitted to Angela Slupe, Office of Environmental Policy, Analysis, and Assessment, MC 205, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087 or faxed to (512) 239-4808. All comments should reference Rule Log Number 2000-008-351-WT. Comments must be received by 5:00 p.m., May 14, 2001. For further information or questions concerning this proposal, please contact Michael Bame, Policy and Regulations Division, (512) 239-5658.

TRD-200101919

Margaret Hoffman

Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission

Filed: April 3, 2001


Adopted Rule Reviews

State Board of Dental Examiners

Title 22, Part 5

The State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the review of the rules contained in Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Part V, Examining Board, Chapter 101, Dental Licensure, in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code, (Vernon 2000) and with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th legislature. The proposed review was published in the February 16, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1575).

No comments were received regarding this rule review.

As a result of the agency's review process the State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the amendments to §§101.7, 101.8, and readopts §§101.1, 101.2. The adopted amendments can be found in the Adopted Rules section of this issue of the Texas Register .

The agency finds that the reasons for originally adopting the rules continue to exist as the rules inform applicants about licensure requirements.

This concludes the review of Chapter 101, Dental Licensure.

TRD-200101822

Jeffry Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Filed: March 28, 2001


The State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the review of the rules contained in Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Part V, Examining Board, Chapter 102, Fees, in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code, (Vernon 2000) and with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th legislature. The proposed review was published in the February 16, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1575).

No comments were received regarding this rule review.

As a result of the agency's review process the State Board of Dental Examiners readopts §§102.1, 102.2 as the need for these rules continues to exist.

This concludes the review of Chapter 102, Fees.

TRD-200101823

Jeffry Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Filed: March 28, 2001


The State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the review of the rules contained in Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Part V, Examining Board, Chapter 103, Dental Hygiene Licensure, in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code, (Vernon 2000) and with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th legislature. The proposed review was published in the February 16, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1575).

No comments were received regarding this rule review.

As a result of the agency's review process the State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the amendments to §103.2, and readopts §§103.1, 103.4. The adopted amendments can be found in the Adopted Rules section of this issue of the Texas Register .

The agency finds that the reasons for adopting the rules continue to exist as these rules inform applicants about licensure requirements.

This concludes the review of Chapter 103, Dental Hygiene Licensure.

TRD-200101824

Jeffry Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Filed: March 28, 2001


The State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the review of the rules contained in Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Part V, Examining Board, Chapter 104, Continuing Education, in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code, (Vernon 2000) and with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th legislature. The proposed review was published in the February 16, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1576).

No comments were received regarding this rule review.

As a result of the agency's review process the State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the amendments to §104.2 and readopts §§104.1, 104.3, 104.4, 104.5. The adopted amendments can be found in the Adopted Rules section of this issue of the Texas Register .

The agency finds that the reasons for adopting the rules continue to exist as these rules inform practitioners about the requirements for continuing education.

This concludes the review of Chapter 104, Continuing Education.

TRD-200101825

Jeffry Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Filed: March 28, 2001


The State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the review of the rules contained in Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Part V, Examining Board, Chapter 111, Professional Corporations in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code, (Vernon 2000) and with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th legislature. The proposed review was published in the February 16, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1576).

No comments were received regarding this rule review.

As a result of the agency's review process the State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the repeal of the Chapter and §111.6. The agency has determined that the reasons for adopting this chapter no longer exist. Chapter 111 impermissibly restricts the application of the Professional Corporations Act and is therefore adopted for repeal. The adopted repeals can be found in the Adopted Rules section of this issue of the Texas Register .

This concludes the review of Chapter 111, Professional Corporations.

TRD-200101826

Jeffry Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Filed: March 28, 2001


The State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the review of the rules contained in Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Part V, Examining Board, Chapter 112, Visual Dental Health Inspections in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code, (Vernon 2000) and with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th legislature.

The proposed review was published in the February 16, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1576).

No comments were received regarding this rule review.

As a result of the agency's review process the State Board of Dental Examiners readopts §§112.1, 112.2. The agency finds that the reasons for adopting the rules continue to exist as these rules provide a vehicle for assessment of dental needs in members of groups such as school children.

This concludes the review of Chapter 112, Visual Dental Health Inspections.

TRD-200101827

Jeffry Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Filed: March 28, 2001


The State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the review of the rules contained in Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Part V, Examining Board, Chapter 113, Requirements for Dental Offices in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code, (Vernon 2000) and with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th legislature.

The proposed review was published in the February 16, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1576).

No comments were received regarding this rule review.

As a result of the agency's review process the State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the amendments to §113.2, and adopts the repeal of §§113.3, 113.4. The adopted amendments and repeals can be found in the Adopted Rules section of this issue of the Texas Register . The agency finds that the reasons for adopting the rule continues to exist. The agency adopts the repeal of §§113.3, 113.4 as these rules are duplicative of other existing rules.

This concludes the review of Chapter 113, Requirement for Dental Offices.

TRD-200101828

Jeffry Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Filed: March 28, 2001


The State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the review of the rules contained in Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Part V, Examining Board, Chapter 114, Extension of Duties of Auxiliary Personnel Dental Assistants in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code, (Vernon 2000) and with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th legislature.

The proposed review was published in the February 16, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1576).

No comments were received regarding this rule review.

As a result of the agency's review process the State Board of Dental Examiners readopts §§114.1 and 114.2 as the need for these rules continue to exist.

This concludes the review of Chapter 114, Extension of Duties of Auxiliary Personnel Dental Assistants.

TRD-200101829

Jeffry Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Filed: March 28, 2001


The State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the review of the rules contained in Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Part V, Examining Board, Chapter 116, Dental Laboratories in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code, (Vernon 2000) and with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th legislature. The proposed review was published in the February 16, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1577).

No comments were received regarding this rule review.

As a result of the agency's review process the State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the amendments to §§116.2, 116.3, 116.4, 116.5, 116.20, 116.21, 116.22, 116.24, 116.25 and readopts §§116.1, 116.11, 116.23. The adopted amendments can be found in the Adopted Rules section of this issue of the Texas Register .

The agency finds that the reasons for adopting the rules continue to exist as these rules provide guidelines for the operation of dental laboratories.

This concludes the review of Chapter 116, Dental Laboratories.

TRD-200101830

Jeffry Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Filed: March 28, 2001


The State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the review of the rules contained in Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Part V, Examining Board, Chapter 117, Faculty Students in Accredited Dental Schools in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code, (Vernon 2000) and with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th legislature. The proposed review was published in the February 16, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1577).

No comments were received regarding this rule review.

As a result of the agency's review process the State Board of Dental Examiners readopts §117.1 as the need for this rule continues to exist.

This concludes the review of Chapter 117, Faculty Students in Accredited Dental Schools.

TRD-200101831

Jeffry Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Filed: March 28, 2001


The State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the review of the rules contained in Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Part V, Examining Board, Chapter 119, Special Areas of Dental Practice in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code, (Vernon 2000) and with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th legislature. The proposed review was published in the February 16, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1577).

No comments were received regarding this rule review.

As a result of the agency's review process the State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the amendments to §§119.6, 119.7 and readopts §§119.1, 119.2, 119.3, 119.4, 119.5, 119.8. The adopted amendments can be found in the Adopted Rules section of this issue of the Texas Register .

The agency finds that the reasons for adopting the rules continue to exist as these rules define special areas of dental practice.

This concludes the review of Chapter 119, Special Areas of Dental Practice.

TRD-200101832

Jeffry Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Filed: March 28, 2001


The State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the review of the rules contained in Title 22, Texas Administrative Code, Part V, Examining Board, Chapter 125 Applications for Special Consideration or Exception to Board Rules in accordance with §2001.039 of the Texas Government Code, (Vernon 2000) and with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th legislature. The proposed review was published in the February 16, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1577).

No comments were received regarding this rule review.

As a result of the agency's review process the State Board of Dental Examiners adopts the amendments to §125.1. The adopted amendments can be found in the Adopted Rules section of this issue of the Texas Register .

The agency finds that the reasons for adopting the rule continues to exist as this rule provides an avenue to request exceptions to board rules.

This concludes the review of Chapter 125, Applications for Special Consideration or Exception to Board Rules.

TRD-200101833

Jeffry Hill

Executive Director

State Board of Dental Examiners

Filed: March 28, 2001


Texas Department of Human Services

Title 40, Part 1

The Texas Department of Human Services (DHS) adopts without changes Title 40 TAC, Chapter 92 (relating to Licensing Standards for Assisted Living Facilities), Chapter 94 (relating to Nurse Aides), Chapter 95 (relating to Licensing Standards for Medication Aides), Chapter 96 (relating to Licensing Standards for Certification of Long Term Care Facilites), and Chapter 98 (relating to Licensing Standards for Adult Day Care Facilities), pursuant to Texas Government Code §2001.039.

The proposed review was published in the January 5, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 245). No comments were received regarding the review.

TRD-200101955

Paul Leche

General Counsel

Texas Department of Human Services

Filed: April 4, 2001


Texas Department of Transportation

Title 43, Part 1

Notice of Readopted Rule: The Texas Department of Transportation readopts without changes Title 43 TAC, Part I, Chapter 11, Design and Chapter 2, Environmental Policy, with the exception of §2.67, Adopt-an-Area. The Texas Department of Transportation readopts Chapter 23, Travel Information, with the changes concurrently adopted in the final adoption section of this Texas Register .

This review was conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act of 1999, House Bill 1, Section 10.13, Article IX, and Government Code, §2001.039, as added by Senate Bill 178, 76th Legislature.

The proposed review was published in the January 5, 2001, edition of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 246). No comments were received regarding the readoption of these rules. The Texas Transportation Commission has reviewed these chapters and determined that the reasons for adopting them continue to exist with the exception of §2.67, which will be repealed at a later date.

TRD-200101867

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: March 30, 2001


Notice of Readopted Rule: The Texas Department of Transportation readopts without changes Title 43 TAC, Part I, Chapter 22, Use of State Property; Chapter 25, Traffic Operations; and Chapter 29, Maintenance.

This review was conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act of 1999, House Bill 1, Section 10.13, Article IX, and Government Code, §2001.039, as added by Senate Bill 178, 76th Legislature.

The proposed review was published in the February 2, 2001, edition of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 1181). No comments were received regarding the readoption of these rules. The Texas Transportation Commission has reviewed these chapters and determined that the reasons for adopting them continue to exist.

TRD-200101866

Bob Jackson

Deputy General Counsel

Texas Department of Transportation

Filed: March 30, 2001