Texas Natural Resources Code

§ 40.003 — DEFINITIONS

NR § 40.003Title 2. PUBLIC DOMAIN · Part C. ADMINISTRATION · Ch. 40. OIL SPILL PREVENTION AND RESPONSE ACT OF 1991 · Art. A. GENERAL PROVISIONS

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In this chapter:

(1)"Barrel" means 42 United States gallons at 60 degrees Fahrenheit.

(2)"Coastal waters" means the waters and bed of the Gulf of Mexico within the jurisdiction of the State of Texas, including the arms of the Gulf of Mexico subject to tidal influence, and any other waters contiguous thereto that are navigable by vessels with a capacity to carry 10,000 gallons or more of oil as fuel or cargo.

(3)"Commissioner" means the Commissioner of the General Land Office.

(4)"Comprehensive assessment method" means a method including sampling, modeling, and other appropriate scientific procedures to make a reasonable and rational determination of injury to natural resources resulting from an unauthorized discharge of oil.

(5)"Comptroller" means the comptroller of public accounts.

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Legislative history

Acts 2009, 81st Leg., R.S., Ch. 1324 (H.B. 3306), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2009.