REVIEW OF AGENCY RULES

Proposed Rule Reviews

Texas Education Agency

Title 19, Part 2

Texas Education Agency (TEA) proposes the review of 19 TAC Chapter 33, Statement of Investment Objectives, Policies, and Guidelines of the Texas Permanent School Fund, Subchapter AA, Commissioner's Rules, pursuant to Texas Government Code, §2001.039. As required by Texas Government Code, §2001.039, TEA will accept comments as to whether the reasons for adopting Chapter 33, Subchapter AA, continue to exist.

The public comment period on the review begins September 8, 2023, and ends October 9, 2023. A form for submitting public comments on the proposed rule review is available on the TEA website at https://tea.texas.gov/about-tea/laws-and-rules/commissioner-rules-tac/commissioner-of-education-rule-review.

TRD-202303173

Cristina De La Fuente-Valadez

Director, Rulemaking

Texas Education Agency

Filed: August 28, 2023


Department of State Health Services

Title 25, Part 1

The Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC), on behalf of the Texas Department of State Health Services (DSHS), proposes to review and consider for readoption, revision, or repeal the chapter listed below, in its entirety, contained in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code:

Chapter 289, RADIATION CONTROL

SUBCHAPTER C, TEXAS REGULATIONS FOR CONTROL OF RADIATION

SUBCHAPTER D, GENERAL

SUBCHAPTER E, REGISTRATION REGULATIONS

SUBCHAPTER F, LICENSE REGULATIONS

SUBCHAPTER G, REGISTRATION REGULATIONS

This review is conducted in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code §2001.039, which requires state agencies, every four years, to assess whether the initial reasons for adopting a rule continue to exist. After reviewing its rules, the agency will readopt, readopt with amendments, or repeal its rules.

Comments on the review of Chapter 289, RADIATION CONTROL, may be submitted to HHSC Rules Coordination Office, Mail Code 4102, P.O. Box 13247, Austin, Texas 78711-3247, or by email to HHSRulesCoordinationOffice@hhs.texas.gov. When emailing comments, please indicate "Comments on Proposed Rule Review 25 TAC Chapter 289" in the subject line. The deadline for comments is on or before 5:00 p.m. central time on the 31st day after the date this notice is published in the Texas Register.

The text of the rule sections being reviewed will not be published, but may be found in Title 25, Part 1, of the Texas Administrative Code or on the Secretary of State's website at https://texreg.sos.state.tx.us/public/readtac$ext.ViewTAC?tac_view=4&ti=25&pt=1&ch=289.

TRD-202303192

Jessica Miller

Director, Rules Coordination Office

Department of State Health Services

Filed: August 29, 2023


Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Title 30, Part 1

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 7, Memoranda of Understanding.

This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires a state agency to review and consider its rules for readoption, readoption with amendments, or repeal every four years. During this review, TCEQ will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 7 continue to exist.

Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 7 may be submitted but will not be considered for rule amendments as part of this review. Any such comments may be considered in a future rulemaking action by TCEQ.

Submittal of Comments

TCEQ invites public comment on this review of the rules in Chapter 7. Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Electronic comments may be submitted at: tceq.commentinput.com. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Non-Rule Project Number 2023-100-007-LS. Comments must be received by October 9, 2023. For further information, please contact Kathy Humphreys, Environmental Law Division, at (512) 239-3417.

TRD-202303189

Charmaine K. Backens

Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: August 29, 2023


The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 60, Compliance History.

This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires a state agency to review and consider its rules for readoption, readoption with amendments, or repeal every four years. During this review, the commission will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 60 continue to exist.

Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 60 may be submitted but will not be considered for rule amendments as part of this review. Any such comments may be considered in a future rulemaking action by the commission.

Submittal of Comments

The commission invites public comment on this preliminary review of the rules in Chapter 60. Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Electronic comments may be submitted at: https://tceq.commentinput.com/. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Non-Rule Project Number 2023-096-060-CE. Comments must be received by October 9, 2023. For further information, please contact Brandy Wright, Enforcement Division, at (512) 239-2530.

TRD-202303180

Gitanjali Yadav

Deputy Director, Litigation Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: August 29, 2023


The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 213, Edwards Aquifer.

This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires a state agency to review and consider its rules for readoption, readoption with amendments, or repeal every four years. During this review, TCEQ will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 213 continue to exist.

Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 213 may be submitted but will not be considered for rule amendments as part of this review. Any such comments may be considered in a future rulemaking action by TCEQ.

Submittal of Comments

TCEQ invites public comment on this review of the rules in Chapter 213. Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Electronic comments may be submitted at: tceq.commentinput.com. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Non-Rule Project Number 2023-098-213-CE. Comments must be received by October 9, 2023. For further information, please contact Zachary King, Program Support and Environmental Assistance Division, at (512) 239-1931.

TRD-202303182

Charmaine K. Backens

Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: August 29, 2023


The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (commission) files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 230, Groundwater Availability Certifications for Platting.

This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires a state agency to review and consider its rules for readoption, readoption with amendments, or repeal every four years. During this review, TCEQ will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 230 continue to exist.

Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 230 may be submitted but will not be considered for rule amendments as part of this review. Any such comments may be considered in a future rulemaking action by TCEQ.

Submittal of Comments

TCEQ invites public comment on this review of the rules in Chapter 230. Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Electronic comments may be submitted at: tceq.commentinput.com. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Non-Rule Project Number 2023-099-230-OW. Comments must be received by October 9, 2023. For further information, please contact Jade Rutledge, Water Availability Division, at (512) 239-4559.

TRD-202303186

Charmaine K. Backens

Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: August 29, 2023


The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality files this Notice of Intention to Review 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 307, Texas Surface Water Quality Standards.

This proposal is limited to the review in accordance with the requirements of Texas Government Code, §2001.039, which requires a state agency to review and consider its rules for readoption, readoption with amendments, or repeal every four years. During this review, TCEQ will assess whether the reasons for initially adopting the rules in Chapter 307 continue to exist.

Comments regarding suggested changes to the rules in Chapter 307 may be submitted but will not be considered for rule amendments as part of this review. Any such comments may be considered in a future rulemaking action by TCEQ.

Submittal of Comments

TCEQ invites public comment on this review of the rules in Chapter 307. Written comments may be submitted to Gwen Ricco, MC 205, Office of Legal Services, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-3087, or faxed to (512) 239-4808. Electronic comments may be submitted at: tceq.commentinput.com. File size restrictions may apply to comments being submitted via the TCEQ Public Comment system. All comments should reference Non-Rule Project Number 2023-097-307-OW. Comments must be received by October 7, 2023. For further information, please contact Debbie Miller, Project Manager, Water Quality Planning Division, at (512) 239-1703.

TRD-202303181

Charmaine K. Backens

Deputy Director, Environmental Law Division

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Filed: August 29, 2023