Texas Water Code

§ 5.755 — STRATEGICALLY DIRECTED REGULATORY STRUCTURE

WA § 5.755Title 2. WATER ADMINISTRATION · Part A. EXECUTIVE AGENCIES · Ch. 5. TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY · Art. Q. PERFORMANCE-BASED REGULATION

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(a)The commission by rule shall develop a strategically directed regulatory structure to provide incentives for enhanced environmental performance.

(b)The strategically directed regulatory structure shall offer incentives based on:

(1)a person's compliance history; and

(2)any voluntary measures undertaken by the person to improve environmental quality.

(c)An innovative program offered as part of the strategically directed regulatory structure must be consistent with other law and any requirement necessary to maintain federal program authorization. Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001. Amended by:

Legislative history

Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1021 (H.B. 2694), Sec. 4.06, eff. September 1, 2011.