TITLE 37.PUBLIC SAFETY AND CORRECTIONS

Part 13. TEXAS COMMISSION ON FIRE PROTECTION

Chapter 439. EXAMINATIONS FOR CERTIFICATION

Subchapter A. EXAMINATIONS FOR ON-SITE DELIVERY TRAINING

37 TAC §439.7

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection ("TCFP") adopts an amendment to 37 TAC §439.7, pertaining to Examinations for Certification. This amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text published in the November 24, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 9575), and will not be republished.

The amendment clarifies the eligibility for an individual testing for certification to apply for an IFSAC seal.

No comments were received on the proposed amendment.

These amendments are adopted under Texas Government Code, §419.008, which provides the TCFP with the authority to adopt rules for the administration of its powers and duties; and Texas Government Code, §419.032, which provides the TCFP with the authority to prescribe the means of presenting evidence of the fulfillment of the qualifications for appointment as fire protection personnel.

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 February 15, 2007.

TRD-200700529

Gary L. Warren, Sr.

Executive Director

Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Effective date: March 7, 2007

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 936-3838


Chapter 441. CONTINUING EDUCATION

37 TAC §441.5

The Texas Commission on Fire Protection ("TCFP") adopts an amendment to 37 TAC §441.5, pertaining to Continuing Education. This amendment is adopted without changes to the proposed text published in the November 24, 2006, issue of the Texas Register (31 TexReg 9576), and will be not republished.

The adopted amendment adds, in subsection (j), that a copy of the record of exemptions from continuing education requirements due to documented illness, injury, or activation to military service reported to the Commission shall be kept with the fire department continuing education records for three years.

The TCFP has determined the amendment to be in compliance with Texas Government Code, §419.022(b).

No comments were received on the proposed amendment.

These amendments are adopted under Texas Government Code, §419.008, which provides the TCFP with the authority to adopt rules for the administration of its powers and duties; and Texas Government Code, §419.032, which provides the TCFP with the authority to prescribe the means of presenting evidence of the fulfillment of the qualifications for appointment as fire protection personnel.

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 February 15, 2007.

TRD-200700530

Gary L. Warren, Sr.

Executive Director

Texas Commission on Fire Protection

Effective date: March 7, 2007

Proposal publication date: November 24, 2006

For further information, please call: (512) 936-3838