TITLE: Relating to an assessment of the safety and regulation of municipal solid waste facilities.

SUMMARY: Relating to an assessment of the safety and regulation of municipal solid waste facilities.

FULL TEXT:
AN ACT relating to an assessment of the safety and regulation of municipal solid waste facilities. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. In this Act: (1) "Commission" means the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. (2) "Solid waste facility" has the meaning assigned by Section 361.003, Health and Safety Code. SECTION 2. (a) The commission shall conduct an assessment of the safety and regulation of municipal solid waste facilities in this state. The assessment must consider: (1) the permit application and approval process; (2) restrictions regarding the location of municipal solid waste facilities; (3) inspections and enforcement of regulations regarding municipal solid waste facilities; and (4) any other matters the commission considers appropriate. (b) Not later than December 1, 2018, the commission shall provide to each standing committee of the legislature with primary jurisdiction over environmental regulation a detailed written report regarding the assessment conducted under this section. SECTION 3. This Act takes effect December 1, 2017.