Texas Natural Resources Code

§ 118.001 — AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE PLAN FOR PIPELINE ASSESSMENT OR TESTING

NR § 118.001Title 3. OIL AND GAS · Part D. REGULATION OF SPECIFIC BUSINESSES AND OCCUPATIONS · Ch. 118. PIPELINE ASSESSMENT AND TESTING

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(a)The Railroad Commission of Texas by rule may require an operator to file for commission approval a plan for assessment or testing of a pipeline if the commission finds that:

(1)there is reason to believe that the pipeline may present a hazard to public health or safety;

(2)the commission lacks adequate information to assess the risk to public health or safety presented by the pipeline; or

(3)a plan is necessary for the commission to initiate or complete a pipeline safety investigation.

(b)The Railroad Commission of Texas may take enforcement action against a person who fails to:

(1)submit a required plan; or

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Legislative history

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 62, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.