REVIEW OF AGENCY RULES This Section contains notices of state agency rules review as directed by the 75th Legislature, Regular Session, House Bill 1 (General Appropriations Act) Art. IX, Section 167. Included here are: (1) notices of plan to review; (2) notices of intention to review, which invite public comment to specified rules; and (3) notices of readoption, which summarize public comment to specified rules. The complete text of an agency's plan to review is available after it is filed with the Secretary of State on the Secretary of State's web site (http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg). The complete text of an agency's rule being reviewed and considered for readoption is available in the Texas Administrative Code on the web site (http://www.sos.state.tx.us/tac). For questions about the content and subject matter of rules, please contact the state agency that is reviewing the rules. Questions about the web site and printed copies of these notices may be directed to the Texas Register office. Proposed Rule Reviews Texas Department of Health Title 25, Part I The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 1, Texas Board of Health as follows: Subchapter A, Procedures and Policies, sec.sec.1.1 - 1.8; Subchapter B, Formal Hearing Procedures, sec.sec.1.21 - 1.34; Subchapter C, Fair Hearing Procedures, sec.sec.1.51 - 1.55; Subchapter E, Use of Departmental Facilities by Public Health Related Organizations and Public Employee Organizations, sec.sec.1.71 - 1.74; Subchapter F, Petition for the Adoption of a Rule, sec.1.81; Subchapter I, Reimbursement Programs, sec.1.111; Subchapter M, Payment of Franchise Taxes by Corporations Contracting with the Department or Applying for a License from the Department; sec.1.161; Subchapter O, Procurement of Professional Services, sec.1.181; Subchapter P, Complaints, sec.1.191; Subchapter Q, Investigations of Abuse, Neglect, or Exploitation of Children or Elderly or Disabled Persons, sec.1.201 - 1.207; Subchapter R, Standards for Conduct Governing the Relationship Between the Texas Department of Health and Private Donors and Private Organizations, sec.sec.1.221 - 1.228; and Subchapter T, Failure to Pay Child Support, sec.1.301. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Susan Steeg, 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-9813498 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 25, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 1, Subchapter D, State Employee Health Fitness and Education Programs, sec.sec.1.61 - 1.62; and Subchapter H, Public Health Promotion, sec.1.104. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continues 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Martin Powel, Disease Control and Prevention, 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-9813462 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 24, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 1, Subchapter G, Clinical Health Services, sec.1.91; and Subchapter J, Services to Disabled Persons, sec.1.121. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continues 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Martha McGlothlin, Health Care Delivery, 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-9813463 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 24, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 1, Subchapter H, Public Health Promotion, sec.1.101. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting this rule continues to exist. This assessment will be continued during the rule review process. The 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Lynn Denton, Division of Communications and Special Health Initiatives, 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-9813464 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 24, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 1, Subchapter K, Definition, Treatment, and Disposition of Special Waste from Health Care-Related Facilities, sec.sec.1.131-1.137. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting these rules continues 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Jayne Nussbaum, Environmental and Consumer Health, 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-9813465 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 24, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 1, Subchapter L, Medical Advisory Board, sec.1.151. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting this rule continues to exist. This assessment will be continued during the rule review process. The 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Bernie Underwood, Health Care Quality and Standards, 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-9813466 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 24, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 1, Subchapter N, Personnel Policies and Procedures, sec.1.171. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting this rule continues to exist. This assessment will be continued during the rule review process. The 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Patsy Evans, Human Resources and Support, 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-9813467 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 24, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 3, Memorandums of Understanding With Other State Agencies, sec.3.21. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Susan Steeg, 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-9813499 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 25, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 3, Memorandums of Understanding with Other State Agencies, sec.3.31. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting this rule continues to exist. This assessment will be continued during the rule review process. The 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Martin Powel, Disease Control and Prevention, 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-9813468 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 24, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 3, Memorandums of Understanding with Other State Agencies, sec.3.41. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. An assessment will be made by the department as to whether the reasons for adopting or readopting this rule continues to exist. This assessment will be continued during the rule review process. The 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Ann Henry, Bureau of State Health Data and Policy Analysis, 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-9813469 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 24, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 14, County Indigent Health Care Program as follows: Subchapter A, County Program Administration, sec.sec.14.1-14.2; Subchapter B, Determining Eligibility, sec.sec.14.101-14.108; Subchapter C, Providing Services, sec.sec.14.201-14.205; Subchapter D, Case Management, sec.sec.14.301-14.302; Subchapter E, SLIAG Reimbursement for County Indigent Health Care Program Services Provided to Eligible Legalized Aliens, sec.sec.14.401-14.406; and Subchapter F, Advisory Committee, sec.14.501. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Becky Brownlee, Health Care Financing, 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-9813500 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 25, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 85, Community Health Services, sec.sec.85.11 - 85.14. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Herman Horn, Operations, 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-9813501 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 25, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 229, Food and Drug: Minimum Standards for Narcotic Treatment Programs, sec.sec.229.141-229.152; Food Service Sanitation, sec.sec.229.161-229.173 (sec.sec.229.161-229.171, and 229.173 will be presented for final adoption of rules at the September 1998, Texas Board of Health meeting; sec.229.172 was not reviewed); Regulation of Food, Drug, Device, and Cosmetic Salvage Establishments and Brokers, sec.sec.229.191-229.208; Retail Food Store Sanitation, sec.sec.229.231-229.239 (sec.sec.229.231-229.239 will be presented for final adoption of rules at the September 1998, Texas Board of Health meeting); Licensing of Wholesale Distributors of Drugs--Including Good Manufacturing Practices, sec.sec.229.251-229.255; and Licensure of Device Distributors and Manufacturers, sec.sec.229.431-229.444. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Jayne Nussbaum, Environmental and Consumer Health, 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-9813517 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 25, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 265, General Sanitation, Texas Youth Camps Safety and Health, sec.sec.265.11-265.25. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Jayne Nussbaum, Environmental and Consumer Health, 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 inal adoption or repeal by the department. TRD-9813518 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 25, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 289, Radiation Control as follows: Subchapter A, Control of Radiation, sec.sec.289.2 and 289.5; Subchapter B, Memoranda of Understanding, sec.289.81; and Subchapter C, Texas Regulations for Control of Radiation, sec.sec.289.101, 289.115, 289.125, and 289.127. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Jayne Nussbaum, Environmental and Consumer Health, 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-9813519 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 25, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 295, Occupational Health: Hazard Communication, sec.sec.295.1-295.5, 295.7-295.8, and 295.10. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Jayne Nussbaum, Environmental and Consumer Health, 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-9813520 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 25, 1998 The Texas Department of Health (department) will review and consider for readoption, revision or repeal Title 25, Texas Administrative Code, Part I, Chapter 337, Water Hygiene: Design Standards for Public Swimming Pool Construction, sec.sec.337.71-337.96. The review and consideration is being conducted in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Rider 167, passed by the 75th Legislature. 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, 2001. Comments on the review may be submitted in writing within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register to Jayne Nussbaum, Environmental and Consumer Health, 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-9813521 Susan K. Steeg General Counsel Texas Department of Health Filed: August 25, 1998 Public Utility Commission of Texas Title 16, Part II The Public Utility Commission of Texas files this notice of intention to review sec.23.106 relating to Selection of Telecommunications Utilities and sec.23.107 relating to Educational Percentage Discount Rates (E-Rates) pursuant to the Appropriations Act of 1997, HB 1, Article IX, Section 167 (Section 167). Project Number 17709 has been assigned to the review of this rule section. As part of this review process, the commission is proposing the repeal of sec.23.106 and sec.23.107 and is proposing new sec.26.130 relating to Selection of Telecommunications Utilities, and new sec.26.216 relating to Educational Percentage Discount Rates (E-Rates) to replace these sections. The proposed repeals and new sections may be found in the Proposed Rules section of the Texas Register. As required by Section 167, the commission will accept comments regarding whether the reason for adopting the rules continues to exist in the comments filed on the proposed new sections. Any questions pertaining to this notice of intention to review should be directed to Rhonda Dempsey, Rules Coordinator, Office of Regulatory Affairs, Public Utility Commission of Texas, 1701 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78711-3326 or at voice telephone (512) 936-7308. 16 TAC sec.23.106. Selection of Telecommunications Utilities. 16 TAC sec.23.107. Educational Percentage Discounts Rates (E-Rates). TRD-9813272 Rhonda Dempsey Rules Coordinator Public Utility Commission of Texas Filed: August 21, 1998 State Securities Board Title 7, Part VII The State Securities Board (Agency), beginning September 1998, will review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal Chapters 101, General Administration; Chapter 103, Rulemaking Procedure; and Chapter 104, Procedures for Review of Applications, in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, Section 167, 75th Legislature. The rules to be reviewed are located in Title 7, Part VII, of the Texas Administrative Code. The assessment made by the Agency at this time indicates that the reasons for readopting these chapters continue to exist. The Agency's Board will consider, among other things, whether the reasons for adoption of these rules continue to exist and whether amendments are needed. Any changes to the rules proposed by the Agency's Board after reviewing the rules and considering the comments received in response to this notice will appear in the "Rules Proposed" section of the Texas Register and will be adopted in accordance with the requirements of the Administrative Procedure Act, Texas Government Code Annotated, Chapter 2001. The comment period will last for 30 days beginning with the publication of this notice of intention to review. Comments or questions regarding this notice of intention to review may be submitted in writing, within 30 days following the publication of this notice in the Texas Register, to David Weaver, General Counsel, P.O. Box 13167, Austin, Texas 78711-3167, or sent by facsimile to Mr. Weaver at (512) 305-8310. Comments will be reviewed and discussed in a future Board meeting. TRD-9813427 Denise Voigt Crawford Securities Commissioner State Securities Board Filed: Augusut 24, 1998 Adopted Rule Reviews Groundwater Protection Committee Title 31, Part XVIII The Texas Groundwater Protection Committee (committee) adopts the review of the following sections of 31 TAC Chapter 601, Subchapter A, concerning General Provisions relating to Public Files and Joint Report: sec.sec.601.1-601.5.The proposed review was published in the June 12, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 6142). The committee readopts the rules contained in 31 TAC Chapter 601, concerning the Groundwater Contamination Report, in accordance with the General Appropriations Act, Article IX, sec.167, 75th Legislature, 1997. Rider 167 requires state agencies to review and consider for readoption rules adopted under the Administrative Procedures Act. The reviews must include, at a minimum, an assessment that the reason for the rules continues to exist. The committee has reviewed the rules in Chapter 601 and determined that the rules are still necessary because they provide the definitions and applicability for maintaining public files on groundwater contamination cases and contents of the annual Joint Groundwater Monitoring and Contamination Report required by Texas Water Code sec.26.406. The commission concurrently adopts amendments to sec.sec.601.2-601.5 in the Adopted Rules section of this issue of the Texas Register. These changes are adopted as a result of the commission's review of the rules, and primarily address the committee's regulatory reform goals. The comment period on the proposal and the review closed July 13, 1998. One comment was received during the readoption of the rules. These comments are addressed in the adopted rule preamble. TRD-9813429 Margaret Hoffman Director, Environmental Law Division Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission Filed: August 24, 1998 Texas Rehabilitation Commission Title 40, Part II The Texas Rehabilitation Commission adopts the following sections from Chapter 112, pursuant to the Appropriations Act of 1997, HB1, Article IX, Section 167. No comments were received regarding the readoption of these rules. The proposed review appeared in the July 24, 1998, issue of the Texas Register (23 TexReg 7600). The Texas Rehabilitation Commission is adopting the following sections without changes: 112.1 112.2 112.3 112.4 112.5 112.6 112.7 112.8 112.9 TRD-9813456 Charles Schiesser Chief of Staff Texas Rehabilitation Commission Filed: August 24, 1998