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TX Nat Res Code § 123.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 3 - Oil and Gas|Subtitle D - Regulation of Specific Businesses and Occupations|Chapter 123 - Treatment and Recycling for Beneficial Use of Drill Cuttings|Section 123.005. Commission Rules, Permits, and Orders for Treatment and Beneficial Use

Sec. 123.005.  COMMISSION RULES, PERMITS, AND ORDERS FOR TREATMENT AND BENEFICIAL USE.  (a) The commission shall adopt rules to govern the treatment and beneficial use of drill cuttings.(b)  A rule adopted by the commission under this chapter or a permit or order issued by the commission regarding the treatment and beneficial use of drill cuttings must be at least as protective of public health, public safety, and the environment as a rule, permit, or order, respectively, adopted or issued by the commission regarding the disposal of drill cuttings.|Added by Acts 2015, 84th Leg., R.S., Ch. 351 (H.B. 1331), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2015.Amended by: Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 184 (S.B. 1541), Sec. 3, eff. May 26, 2017.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 131.001. Short Title

Sec. 131.001.  SHORT TITLE.  This chapter may be cited as the Texas Uranium Exploration, Surface Mining, and Reclamation Act.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2607, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 305, ch. 141, Sec. 39, eff. May 9, 1979;  Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 849, ch. 379, Sec. 1, eff. June 6, 1979.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1117 (H.B. 3837), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 131.002. Declaration of Policy

Sec. 131.002.  DECLARATION OF POLICY.  The legislature finds and declares that:(1)  the extraction of minerals by surface mining operations is a basic and essential activity making an important contribution to the economic well-being of the state and nation;(2)  proper reclamation of land explored for minerals and surface-mined land is necessary to prevent undesirable land and water conditions that would be detrimental to the general welfare, health, safety, and property rights of the citizens of this state;(3)  surface mining takes place in diverse areas where the geologic, topographic, climatic, biological, and social conditions are significantly different and that reclamation operations and the specifications for reclamation operations must vary accordingly;(4)  it is not always possible to explore for or to extract minerals required by our society without disturbing the earth and producing waste materials, and the very character of certain types of surface mining operations occasionally precludes complete restoration of the affected land to its original condition;(5)  unregulated surface mining may destroy or diminish the utility of land for commercial, industrial, residential, recreational, agricultural, and forestry purposes by causing erosion and landslides, by contributing to floods, by polluting the water, by destroying fish and wildlife habitats, by impairing natural beauty, by damaging the property of citizens, by creating hazards dangerous to life and property, by degrading the quality of life in local communities, and by counteracting governmental programs and efforts to conserve soil, water, and other natural resources, which results are declared to be inimical to the public interest and destructive to the public health, safety, welfare, and economy of the State of Texas;(6)  due to its unique character or location, some land within the state may be unsuitable for all or certain types of surface mining operations;(7)  reclamation of land explored for minerals and surface-mined land as provided by this chapter will allow the mining of valuable minerals in a manner designed for the protection and subsequent beneficial use of land; and(8)  the requirements of this chapter for reclamation and maintenance of affected land are necessary for the public health and safety and thus constitute a valid application of the police power of this state.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2607, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 849, ch. 379, Sec. 1, eff. June 6, 1979.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1117 (H.B. 3837), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.003 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 131.003. Purposes

Sec. 131.003.  PURPOSES.  It is declared to be the purpose of this chapter:(1)  to prevent the adverse effects to society and the environment resulting from unregulated surface mining operations as defined in this chapter;(2)  to assure that the rights of surface landowners and other persons with a legal interest in the land or appurtenances to the land are protected from unregulated surface mining operations;(3)  to assure that surface mining operations are not conducted where reclamation as required by this chapter is not possible;(4)  to assure that exploration and surface mining operations are conducted in a manner that will prevent unreasonable degradation of land and water resources; and(5)  to assure that reclamation of all explored land and surface-mined land is accomplished as contemporaneously as practicable with the exploration or surface mining, recognizing that the exploration for and extraction of minerals by responsible operations is an essential and beneficial economic activity.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2608, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1117 (H.B. 3837), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.005 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 131.005. Reclamation

Sec. 131.005.  RECLAMATION.  (a)  The basic objective of reclamation is to reestablish on a continuing basis, where required, vegetation and other natural conditions consistent with the anticipated subsequent use of the affected land.(b)  The process of reclamation may require contouring, terracing, grading, backfilling, resoiling, revegetation, compaction and stabilization and settling ponds, water impoundments, diversion ditches, and other water treatment facilities in order to minimize water diminution to existing water sources, pollution, soil and wind erosion, or flooding resulting from mining or any other activity that may be considered necessary to accomplish the reclamation of the land affected to a substantially beneficial condition.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2610, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.006 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 131.006. Exclusions and Exemptions

Sec. 131.006.  EXCLUSIONS AND EXEMPTIONS.  The provisions of this chapter do not apply to the following:(1)  surface mining operations conducted on public land regulated by the General Land Office if the land is reclaimed in a manner consistent with this chapter;  and(2)  land on which the overburden has been removed and minerals have been produced before June 21, 1975.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2610, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.021 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.021. General Authority of Commission

Sec. 131.021.  GENERAL AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION.  In seeking to accomplish the purposes of this chapter, the commission shall have the authority:(1)  to adopt and amend rules pertaining to exploration, surface mining, and reclamation operations consistent with the general intent and purposes of this chapter;(2)  to issue permits pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;(3)  to conduct hearings pursuant to the provisions of this chapter;(4)  to issue orders requiring an operator to take actions that are necessary to comply with this chapter and with rules adopted under this chapter;(5)  to issue orders modifying previous orders;(6)  to issue a final order revoking the permit of an operator who has failed to comply with an order of the commission to take action required by this chapter or rules adopted under this chapter;(7)  to order the immediate cessation of an ongoing exploration or surface mining operation if the commission finds that the operation creates an imminent danger to the health or safety of the public, or is causing or can reasonably be expected to cause significant imminent environmental harm to land, air, or water resources, and to take other action or make changes in a permit that are reasonably necessary to avoid or alleviate these conditions;(8)  to hire employees, adopt standards for employment of these persons, and hire and authorize the hiring of outside contractors to assist in carrying out the requirements of this chapter;(9)  to enter on and inspect, in person or by its agents, an exploration or a surface mining operation that is subject to the provisions of this chapter to assure compliance with the terms of this chapter;(10)  to conduct, encourage, request, and participate in studies, surveys, investigations, research, experiments, training, and demonstrations by contract, grant, or otherwise;(11)  to prepare reports and to require persons who hold exploration or surface mining permits to prepare reports;(12)  to collect and disseminate to the public information considered reasonable and necessary for the proper enforcement of this chapter;(13)  to accept, receive, and administer grants, gifts, loans, or other funds made available from any source for the purposes of this chapter;(14)  to enter into contracts with state boards and agencies that have pertinent expertise to obtain professional and technical services necessary to carry out the provisions of this chapter; and(15)  to perform other duties and acts required by and provided for in this chapter.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2610, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1117 (H.B. 3837), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.022 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.022. Jurisdiction of Commission

Sec. 131.022.  JURISDICTION OF COMMISSION.  (a)  The commission is the mining and reclamation authority for the State of Texas and has exclusive jurisdiction for establishing reclamation requirements for mining and exploration operations in this state, except for in situ recovery processes.(b)  Except as provided by Section 131.354, the commission has exclusive jurisdiction and is solely responsible for the regulation of all exploration activities.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2611, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1117 (H.B. 3837), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.023 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.023. Commission Procedure

Sec. 131.023.  COMMISSION PROCEDURE.  The commission shall seek the accomplishment of the purposes of this chapter by all practicable methods.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2611, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.024 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.024. Compliance With Federal Surface Mining Laws

Sec. 131.024.  COMPLIANCE WITH FEDERAL SURFACE MINING LAWS.  (a)  On passage of federal surface mining legislation, the commission shall take actions necessary to establish the exclusive jurisdiction of this state over the regulation of surface mining and reclamation operations.(b)  If the federal administrative agency disapproves the regulatory program of this state as submitted, the commission shall take all necessary and appropriate action, including making recommendations for remedial legislation, to clarify, alter, or amend the program to comply with the requirements of the federal act.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2611, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.025 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.025. Hearing Procedure

Sec. 131.025.  HEARING PROCEDURE.  At a hearing under this chapter, the commission may:(1)  administer oaths or affirmations;(2)  subpoena witnesses and compel their attendance;(3)  take evidence;  and(4)  require production of books, papers, correspondence, memoranda, agreements, or other documents or records that are considered relevant or material to the administration of this chapter.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2611, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.033 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.033. Differing Terms and Provisions of Rules

Sec. 131.033.  DIFFERING TERMS AND PROVISIONS OF RULES.  A rule or an amendment of a rule adopted by the commission may differ in its terms and provisions between particular conditions, particular mining techniques, particular areas of the state, or any other conditions that appear relevant and necessary so long as the action taken is consistent with attainment of the general intent and purposes of this chapter.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2612, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 305, ch. 141, Sec. 39, eff. May 9, 1979;  Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 849, ch. 379, Sec. 1, eff. June 6, 1979.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.034 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.034. Exploration Activities

Sec. 131.034.  EXPLORATION ACTIVITIES.  The commission shall promulgate rules governing uranium exploration activity.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2613, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1117 (H.B. 3837), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.035 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.035. Rules Designating Unsuitable Land

Sec. 131.035.  RULES DESIGNATING UNSUITABLE LAND.  (a)  The commission shall develop rules that adopt appropriate procedures for identifying and designating land in this state as unsuitable for all or certain types of surface mining in accordance with Sections 131.036 through 131.041 of this code.(b)  The rules shall be in sufficient detail to provide reasonable notice to prospective operators of areas that might be designated as unsuitable for surface mining.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2613, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.036 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.036. Survey of Land

Sec. 131.036.  SURVEY OF LAND.  (a)  When application is made to conduct surface mining operations and before a permit is issued, the commission shall immediately have the areas to be included in the proposed permit surveyed in accordance with the requirements of Sections 131.035 and 131.037 through 131.041 of this code.(b)  In conducting the survey and in declaring various areas to be unsuitable for mining, the commission shall employ competent and scientifically sound data and information as the basis for objective decisions with respect to each area surveyed.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2613, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.037 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.037. Commission Statement

Sec. 131.037.  COMMISSION STATEMENT.  Before designating a land area as unsuitable for surface mining operations, the commission shall prepare a detailed statement on the potential mineral and other resources in the area, the demand for these resources, and the impact of the designation on the environment, the economy, and the supply of the mineral.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2613, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.038 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.038. Reasons for Unsuitable Designation

Sec. 131.038.  REASONS FOR UNSUITABLE DESIGNATION.  After the survey is made, an area may be designated unsuitable for all or certain types of surface mining if:(1)  the commission determines that reclamation under this chapter is not feasible;(2)  the operations will result in significant damage to important areas of historic, cultural, or archaeological value or to important natural systems;(3)  the operations will affect renewable resource land that includes aquifers and aquifer recharge areas, resulting in a substantial loss or reduction of long-range productivity of water supply or food or fiber products;(4)  the operations are located in an area subject to frequent flooding or an area that is geologically unstable and may reasonably be expected to endanger life and property;(5)  the operations will adversely affect any national park, national monument, national historic landmark, property listed on the national register of historic places, national forest, national wilderness area, national wildlife refuge, national wild and scenic river area, state park, state wildlife refuge, state forest, recorded Texas historic landmark, state historic site, state archaeological landmark, or city or county park;  or(6)  the operations would endanger any public road, public building, cemetery, school, church, or similar structure or existing dwelling outside the permit area.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2613, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.039 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.039. Petition and Hearing on Designation

Sec. 131.039.  PETITION AND HEARING ON DESIGNATION.  (a)  Any person is entitled to petition the commission to have an area designated as unsuitable for surface mining operations or to have the designation terminated.(b)  The petition shall include allegations of facts with supporting evidence that in the opinion of the commission would tend to establish the allegations.(c)  The commission shall make a determination of the validity of the petition, and if the petition is found to be valid, it shall be kept on file by the commission and made available for public inspection.(d)  On application for a surface mining permit for which a valid petition has been filed, the commission shall hold a public hearing as provided in Section 131.163 of this code in the locality of the proposed mining operation.(e)  Any person affected may intervene before the public hearing by filing allegations of facts with supporting evidence that would tend to establish the allegations.(f)  If all the petitioners and the applicant stipulate agreement before the requested hearing, the hearing does not have to be held.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2614, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.  Amended by Acts 1979, 66th Leg., p. 1989, ch. 784, Sec. 2, eff. Aug. 27, 1979.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.040 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.040. Modifying, Amending, and Terminating Designations

Sec. 131.040.  MODIFYING, AMENDING, AND TERMINATING DESIGNATIONS.  The commission may modify, amend, or terminate a designation pursuant to the requirements of Sections 131.035 through 131.039 of this code.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2614, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.041 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.041. Applicability of Subchapter

Sec. 131.041.  APPLICABILITY OF SUBCHAPTER.  The provisions of Sections 131.035 through 131.040 of this code do not apply to land on which surface mining operations were being conducted on June 21, 1975.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2614, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.042 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.042. Records, Reports, Monitoring Equipment, and Information

Sec. 131.042.  RECORDS, REPORTS, MONITORING EQUIPMENT, AND INFORMATION.  The commission shall require each permittee to:(1)  establish and maintain appropriate records;(2)  make reports as frequently as the commission may prescribe;(3)  install, use, and maintain necessary monitoring equipment for observing and determining relevant surface or subsurface effects of the mining operation and reclamation program;  and(4)  provide other information relative to mining and reclamation operations the commission determines to be reasonable and necessary.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2614, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|
TX Nat Res Code § 131.043 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Natural Resources Code|Title 4 - Mines and Mining|Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act|Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission|Section 131.043. Inspection by Commission

Sec. 131.043.  INSPECTION BY COMMISSION.  Without advance notice and on presentation of appropriate credentials to the operation supervisor, if present, the authorized representatives of the commission are entitled to enter in, on, or through a surface mining operation or premises in which any records required under Section 131.042 of this code are located, and may at reasonable times and without delay have access to and copy any records and inspect monitoring equipment or methods of operation required under this chapter.|Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2614, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.|