TITLE rule-review

Proposed Rule Reviews

Railroad Commission of Texas

Title 16, Part 1

The Railroad Commission of Texas (Commission) files this notice of intention to review §3.58, relating to Oil, Gas, or Geothermal Resource Operator's Reports. This review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with Tex. Gov't Code, §2001.039 ( as added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, §1.11(a) ).

The Commission is concurrently proposing amendments to this rule. As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039 ( as added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 1499, §1.1(a) ), the Commission will accept comments regarding whether the reason for readopting the rule with the proposed amendments continues to exist.

Comments on the notice of intention to review or the proposed amendments should be directed to James M. Doherty, Hearings Examiner, Office of General Counsel, Railroad Commission of Texas, P. O. Box 12967, Austin, Texas 78711-2967 or via electronic mail to jim.doherty@rrc.state.tx.us, and are due no later than 5:00 p.m. on the 30th day after publication in the Texas Register .

Issued in Austin, Texas on January 8, 2002.

TRD-200200122

Mary Ross McDonald

Deputy General Counsel

Railroad Commission of Texas

Filed: January 10, 2002


Texas Workforce Commission

Title 40, Part 20

CHAPTER 800. GENERAL ADMINISTRATION

SUBCHAPTER A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 800 General Administration, Subchapter A. General Provisions, §§800.1-800.7 in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039.

An assessment will be made by the Commission as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the 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 Each rule will be reviewed to determine whether it is obsolete, whether the rule reflects current legal and policy considerations, and whether the rule reflects current procedures of the Commission.

Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to John Moore, Assistant General Counsel, Texas Workforce Commission, 101 East 15th Street, Room 608, Austin, Texas, 78778-0001; via facsimile at (512) 463-2220; or via e-mail at john.moore@twc.state.tx.us .

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

CHAPTER 821. TEXAS PAYDAY RULES

The Texas Workforce Commission (Commission) files this notice of its intent to review Chapter 821 relating to Texas Payday Rules in accordance with Texas Government Code §2001.039.

An assessment will be made by the Commission as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting the 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 Commission.

Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to John Moore, Assistant General Counsel, Texas Workforce Commission, 101 East 15th Street, Room 608, Austin, Texas, 78778-0001; via facsimile at (512) 463-2220; or via e-mail at john.moore@twc.state.tx.us .

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

TRD-200200185

John Moore

Assistant General Counsel

Texas Workforce Commission

Filed: January 15, 2002


Adopted Rule Reviews

Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Title 37, Part 13

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (the Commission) adopts the review of Title 37, Texas Administrative Code, Part 13, Chapter 453, concerning Minimum Standards for Hazardous Materials Technician, in accordance with Government Code, §2001.039, added by Acts 1999, 76th Legislature, Chapter 1499, Article I, Section 1.11. The proposed rules review was published in the September 28, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 7581). No comments were received regarding readoption of the chapter.

Specifically, the following sections of Chapter 453 were reviewed: §453.1 Hazardous Materials Technician Certification, §453.3 Minimum Standards for Hazardous Materials Technician Certification, §453.5 Examination Requirements, and §453.7 International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Certification.

The Commission determined that the original reasons for the adoptions of these rules continue to exist. As a result of the review process, the Commission proposed amendments to §453.3 and §453.7 to correct a typographical error and punctuation. The proposed amendments were published in the September 14, 2001, issue of the Texas Register (26 TexReg 7519). No comments were received regarding the proposed amendments.

TRD-200200129

Jake Soteriou

Fire Service Standards and Certification Division Director

Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Filed: January 10, 2002


Texas Water Development Board

Title 31, Part 10

Chapter 355. Research and Planning Fund

Pursuant to the notice of proposed rule review published in the November 2, 2001, issue of the Texas Register , (26 TexReg 8855), the Texas Water Development Board (board) has reviewed and considered for readoption, revision or repeal 31 TAC, Part 10, Chapter 355, Research and Planning Fund, in accordance with the Texas Government Code, §2001.039.

The board considered, among other things, whether the reasons for adoption of these rules continues to exist. No comments were received on the proposed rule review.

As a result of the review, the board determined that the rules are still necessary and readopts the sections without change because they were implemented to carry out the powers and duties of the board and of various programs of the research and planning fund. This completes the Board's review of Chapter 355.

TRD-200200208

Suzanne Schwartz

General Counsel

Texas Water Development Board

Filed: January 16, 2002


Chapter 377. Hydrographic Survey Program

Pursuant to the notice of proposed rule review published in the November 30, 2001, issue of the Texas Register , (26 TexReg 9934), the Texas Water Development Board (board) has reviewed and considered for readoption, revision or repeal 31 TAC, Part 10, Chapter 377, Hydrographic Survey Program, in accordance with the Texas Government Code, §2001.039.

The board considered, among other things, whether the reasons for adoption of these rules continues to exist. No comments were received on the proposed rule review.

As a result of the review, the board determined that the rules are still necessary and readopts the sections because they govern the board's program of technical assistance for hydrographic surveys established by Texas Water Code, Chapter 15, Subchapter M. As a result of the review, the board concurrently adopts amendments to §377.3 and §377.4. This completes our review of Chapter 377.

TRD-200200209

Suzanne Schwartz

General Counsel

Texas Water Development Board

Filed: January 16, 2002