Title 16, Part 1

The Railroad Commission of Texas has completed the review of 16 TAC §3.40, relating to Assignment of Acreage to Pooled Development and Proration Units, in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039 ( as added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, §1.11(a) ). The proposed review was published in the October 5, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 7899). In a separate concurrent proposal, the Commission also proposed amendments to §3.40. The Commission assessed whether the reasons for readopting §3.40, as amended, continue to exist. The Commission found that §3.40, as amended, continues to be needed for the purpose of avoiding the drilling of unnecessary wells, protecting correlative rights, or preventing waste.

The Commission received no comments on the proposed review and one comment on the proposed amendment of §3.40.

The Commission readopts §3.40, as amended, in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039 ( as added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, §1.11(a) ), and pursuant to Texas Natural Resources Code, §§81.051 and 81.052, which provide the Commission with jurisdiction over all persons owning or engaged in drilling or operating oil or gas wells in Texas and the authority to adopt all necessary rules for governing and regulating persons and their operations under the jurisdiction of the Commission; and Texas Natural Resources Code, Chapter 102, which gives the Commission the authority to establish pooled units for the purpose of avoiding the drilling of unnecessary wells, protecting correlative rights, or preventing waste.

Issued in Austin, Texas on December 20, 2001.

TRD-200108168

Mary Ross McDonald

Deputy General Counsel

Railroad Commission of Texas

Filed: December 20, 2001

The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) files this notice of completion of the review of §3.73, relating to Inscriptions on Railroad Commission of Texas Vehicles. The notice of intention to review was published in the November 9, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 9231).

The review and consideration were conducted in accordance with Texas Government Code, §2001.039 ( as added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, §1.11(a) The Commission, in separate concurrent rulemakings, has repealed §3.73 and readopted its provisions in new §20.405 in order to move the rule text from Chapter 3, Oil and Gas Division, into Chapter 20, Subchapter D, relating to Vehicle Management. Other than the change in chapter and rule number, and correction of a statutory citation, there were no substantive changes to the current rule language adopted in new §20.405. The rule declares that Railroad Commission vehicles are exempt from the identification requirements imposed on agencies under Texas Transportation Code, §721.002, as permitted by Texas Transportation Code, §721.003(a)(8)

The Commission received no comments on the proposed review and repeal of §3.73.

Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 2001.

TRD-200108173

Mary Ross McDonald

Deputy General Counsel

Railroad Commission of Texas

Filed: December 20, 2001

The Railroad Commission of Texas files this notice of the completion of the review of 16 Texas Administrative Code, §20.1, relating to Protest/Dispute Resolution Procedures. The review and consideration were conducted in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039 ( as added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, §1.11(a) ). Notice of the intent to review was published in the November 9, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 9232).

The Commission concurrently proposed the repeal of §20.1 and a new §20.1 in order to reorganize the rule, update statutory references, and clarify the Commission's procedures for these protests.

The Commission's reasons for adopting the rule continue to exist.

The Commission received no comments on the proposed review, repeal, and new §20.1.

Issued in Austin, Texas, on December 20, 2001.

TRD-200108170

Mary Ross McDonald

Deputy General Counsel

Railroad Commission of Texas

Filed: December 20, 2001

Title 40, Part 20

CHAPTER 801. LOCAL WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARDS

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 801 relating to Local Workforce Development Boards in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the October 26, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 8552).

An assessment was made by the Commission as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The rules reviewed were determined by the Commission to continue to be needed, reflective of current legal and policy considerations, and reflective of current procedures of the Commission.

No comments were received on the proposed review.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §301.061 and §302.002, which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4 as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

For information about the Commission, please visit our web page at www.texasworkforce.org.

CHAPTER 805. JOB TRAINING PARTNERSHIP ACT

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 805 relating to Job Training Partnership Act in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the October 26, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 8552).

An assessment was made by the Commission as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The rules reviewed were determined by the Commission to continue to be needed, reflective of current legal and policy considerations, and reflective of current procedures of the Commission.

No comments were received on the proposed review.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §301.061 and §302.002, which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4 as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

For information about the Commission, please visit our web page at www.texasworkforce.org.

CHAPTER 809. CHILD CARE AND DEVELOPMENT

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) adopts the review of Chapter 809 relating to Child Care and Development in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039. The proposed review was published in the October 26, 2001 issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 8552).

An assessment was made by the Commission as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the rules continue to exist. The rules reviewed were determined by the Commission to continue to be needed, reflective of current legal and policy considerations, and reflective of current procedures of the Commission.

No comments were received on the proposed review.

The rule review is adopted under Texas Labor Code §301.061 and §302.002, which provide the Texas Workforce Commission with the authority to adopt, amend, or repeal such rules as it deems necessary for the effective administration of Agency services and activities.

The rules affect Texas Labor Code, Titles 2 and 4 as well as Texas Government Code Chapter 2308.

For information about the Commission, please visit our web page at www.texasworkforce.org.

TRD-200108067

John Moore

Assistant General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: December 18, 2001