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Rule Proposals

Proposals are rules that have been approved by the commissioners to be published in the Texas Register for public comment.

Proposals are rules that have been approved by the commissioners to be published in the Texas Register for public comment. The public comment period usually lasts for 30 days after the publication date. After the public comment period has closed, staff evaluates all comments and makes appropriate changes to the proposed rule. The draft adoption is then filed with the Chief Clerk and moved to Pending Adoptions.

Proposal Dates	Rule Project Number	Short Title/Description	Proposal (PDF)
Approval Date 05/20/20	2019-115-319-OW	Amendments Related to the 2017 Federal Method Update Rule The proposed rulemaking would clarify the procedures for approval of alternate test procedures (ATPs), remove inconsistencies, and improve readability related to federal revisions to 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 136.	Executive Summary Ch. 319

Comments Due 07/06/20 Submit via eComments 06/05/20 – 07/06/20
Approval Date 05/20/20	2020-015-325-CE	Rule Revisions for the Tier II Chemical Reporting Program This proposed rulemaking would repeal and replace the existing rules, remove obsolete references, provide consistency with federal rules, provide clarity to definitions, and add requirements stemming from the new online reporting system. In addition, the proposed rulemaking would include changes to reduce the number of consolidated filings of multiple Tier II reports.	Executive Summary Ch. 325

Comments Due 07/06/20 Submit via eComments 06/05/20 – 07/06/20
Approval Date 04/22/20	2019-124-111-CE	HB 2386: Amendment to Outdoor Burning Rules This rulemaking will implement HB 2386, 85th Texas Legislature, 2017, by incorporating necessary revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 111. Specifically, 30 TAC §111.209 will be amended to allow volunteer firefighters to provide supervision of outdoor burning in counties with a population of less than 50,000 in areas outside of a municipality.	Executive Summary Ch. 111
Public Hearing 06/01/20
Comments Due 06/23/20 Submit via eComments 05/22/20 – 06/23/20
Approval Date 04/08/20	2020-006-305-WS	HB 1331, HB 1435, and HB 1953: Fee Increase, Site Assessments, and Exemption of Plastic Pyrolysis The rulemaking would implement bills passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, 2019. Specifically, the rulemaking would implement: House Bill (HB) 1331, by increasing permit application fees; HB 1435, by providing for site assessments for new permits and major permit amendments; and HB 1953, by specifying that plastic pyrolysis is exempt from solid waste.	Executive Summary Ch. 305 Ch. 330

Comments Due 06/16/20 Submit via eComments 05/15/20 – 06/16/20
Approval Date 04/08/20	2020-008-293-OW	SB 1234 (82nd Leg); SB 1987 and SB 2014 (85th Leg); and HB 304, HB 440, HB 2590, HB 2914, SB 239 and SB 911 (86th Leg): Major and Minor Application Processes, Annual Reporting, and General Provisions for Water Districts The rulemaking would implement Senate Bill (SB) 2014, 85th Texas Legislature, 2017; and House Bill (HB) 304, HB 440, HB 2590, HB 2914, SB 239, and SB 911, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, to revise Creation, Bond, Road Powers, and Dissolution rules for Water Districts including their General Provisions and Annual Reporting Requirements.	Executive Summary Ch. 293

Comments Due 06/16/20 Submit via eComments 05/15/20 – 06/16/20
Approval Date 03/25/20	2019-108-281-OW	Revisions to Expedite Deficiency Notices and Responses The rulemaking would allow the use of electronic mail for deficiency notices and responses.	Executive Summary Ch. 281

Comments Due 06/16/20 Submit via eComments 05/15/20 – 06/16/20
Approval Date 03/25/20	2020-007-290-OW	HB 3552: Notice Requirements Regarding Termination of Fluoridation at Public Water Systems The rulemaking would implement House Bill 3552, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, to require a public water system which adds fluoride to their water to provide written notification to customers of the system and the commission of the intent to permanently terminate fluoride addition at least 60 days before the termination.	Executive Summary Ch. 290

Comments Due 06/16/20 Submit via eComments 05/15/20 – 06/16/20