LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD Austin, Texas FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION May 17, 2021 TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3516 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the recycling of fluid oil and gas waste.), As Engrossed 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 fluid 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 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, DA, MW
LEGISLATIVE BUDGET BOARD
Austin, Texas
FISCAL NOTE, 87TH LEGISLATIVE REGULAR SESSION
May 17, 2021
TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board IN RE: HB3516 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the recycling of fluid oil and gas waste.), As Engrossed
TO: Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
FROM: Jerry McGinty, Director, Legislative Budget Board
IN RE: HB3516 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the recycling of fluid oil and gas waste.), As Engrossed
Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
Honorable Charles Perry, Chair, Senate Committee on Water, Agriculture & Rural Affairs
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 fluid oil and gas waste.), As Engrossed
HB3516 by King, Tracy O. (Relating to the regulation of the recycling of fluid oil and gas waste.), As Engrossed
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 fluid 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 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, DA, MW
JMc, AJL, DA, MW