85R26125 JAM-D
By: Thompson of Brazoria, Reynolds H.B. No. 2958
Substitute the following for H.B. No. 2958:
By: Pickett C.S.H.B. No. 2958
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to an assessment of the safety and regulation of municipal
solid waste facilities.
BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
SECTION 1. In this Act:
(1) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on
Environmental Quality.
(2) "Solid waste facility" has the meaning assigned by
Section 361.003, Health and Safety Code.
SECTION 2. (a) The commission shall conduct an assessment
of the safety and regulation of municipal solid waste facilities in
this state. The assessment must consider:
(1) the permit application and approval process;
(2) restrictions regarding the location of municipal
solid waste facilities;
(3) inspections and enforcement of regulations
regarding municipal solid waste facilities; and
(4) any other matters the commission considers
appropriate.
(b) Not later than September 1, 2018, the commission shall
provide to each standing committee of the legislature with primary
jurisdiction over environmental regulation a detailed written
report regarding the assessment conducted under this section.
SECTION 3. This Act takes effect September 1, 2017.