LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 28, 2021 TO: Honorable Craig Goldman, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3516 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the recycling of oil and gas waste.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Natural Resources code to require the rules adopted by the Railroad Commission (RRC) relating to the regulation of the recycling of oil and gas waste be equitable between commercial and noncommercial entities and would require the agency to adopt minimum and uniform standards. The bill would also allow an application for a permit to be automatically approved after the ninetieth day after it was received by the agency.Based on information provided by the RRC, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. Local Government ImpactNo significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 455 Railroad Commission LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AJL, MW, DA LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION March 28, 2021 TO: Honorable Craig Goldman, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3516 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the recycling of oil and gas waste.), As Introduced TO: Honorable Craig Goldman, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3516 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the recycling of oil and gas waste.), As Introduced Honorable Craig Goldman, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources Honorable Craig Goldman, Chair, House Committee on Energy Resources Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board HB3516 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the recycling of oil and gas waste.), As Introduced HB3516 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the recycling of oil and gas waste.), As Introduced No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated. The bill would amend the Natural Resources code to require the rules adopted by the Railroad Commission (RRC) relating to the regulation of the recycling of oil and gas waste be equitable between commercial and noncommercial entities and would require the agency to adopt minimum and uniform standards. The bill would also allow an application for a permit to be automatically approved after the ninetieth day after it was received by the agency.Based on information provided by the RRC, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. Based on information provided by the RRC, it is assumed that duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished utilizing existing resources. Local Government Impact No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated. Source Agencies: b > td > 455 Railroad Commission 455 Railroad Commission LBB Staff: b > td > JMc, AJL, MW, DA JMc, AJL, MW, DA