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TX Water Code § 5.706 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter P. Fees|Section 5.706. Penalties and Interest on Delinquent Fees

Sec. 5.706.  PENALTIES AND INTEREST ON DELINQUENT FEES.  (a)  Except as otherwise provided by law, the commission may collect, for a delinquent fee due the commission under this code or the Health and Safety Code:(1)  a penalty in an amount equal to five percent of the amount of the fee due, if the fee is not paid on or before the day on which the fee is due;  and(2)  an additional penalty in an amount equal to five percent of the amount due, if the fee is not paid on or before the 30th day after the date on which the fee was due.(b)  Unless otherwise required by law interest accrues, beginning on the 61st day after the date on which the fee was due, on the total amount of fee and penalties that have not been paid on or before the 61st day after the date on which the fee was due.  The yearly interest rate is the rate of interest established for delinquent taxes under Section 111.060, Tax Code.(c)  The executive director may modify a penalty or interest on a fee and penalties authorized by this section if the executive director provides a written explanation showing good cause for the modification.(d)  Penalties and interest collected by the commission under this section or under other law, unless that law otherwise provides, shall be deposited to the credit of the fund or account to which the fee is required to be deposited.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 3.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Water Code § 5.707 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter P. Fees|Section 5.707. Transferability of Appropriations and Funds Derived From Fees

Sec. 5.707.  TRANSFERABILITY OF APPROPRIATIONS AND FUNDS DERIVED FROM FEES.  Notwithstanding any law that provides specific purposes for which a fund, account, or revenue source may be used and expended by the commission and that restricts the use of revenues and balances by the commission, the commission may transfer a percentage of appropriations from one appropriation item to another appropriation item consistent with the General Appropriations Act for any biennium authorizing the commission to transfer a percentage of appropriations from one appropriation item to another appropriation item.  The use of funds in dedicated accounts under this section for purposes in addition to those provided by statutes restricting their use may not exceed seven percent or $20 million, whichever is less, of appropriations to the commission in the General Appropriations Act for any biennium.  A transfer of $500,000 or more from one appropriation item to another appropriation item under this section must be approved by the commission at an open meeting subject to Chapter 551, Government Code.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 3.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Water Code § 5.708 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter P. Fees|Section 5.708. Permit Fee Exemption for Certain Research Projects

Sec. 5.708.  PERMIT FEE EXEMPTION FOR CERTAIN RESEARCH PROJECTS.  (a)  In this section:(1)  "Institution of higher education" has the meaning assigned by Section 61.003, Education Code.(2)  "State agency" has the meaning assigned by Section 572.002, Government Code.(b)  If a permit issued by the commission is required for a research project by an institution of higher education or a state agency, payment of a fee is not required for the permit.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 3.03, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Water Code § 5.751 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter Q. Performance-Based Regulation|Section 5.751. Applicability

Sec. 5.751.  APPLICABILITY.  This subchapter applies to programs under the jurisdiction of the commission under Chapters 26, 27, and 32 of this code and Chapters 361, 375, 382, and 401, Health and Safety Code.  It does not apply to occupational licensing programs under the jurisdiction of the commission.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1021 (H.B. 2694), Sec. 4.01, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 5.752 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter Q. Performance-Based Regulation|Section 5.752. Definitions

Sec. 5.752.  DEFINITIONS.  In this subchapter:(1)  "Applicable legal requirement" means an environmental law, regulation, permit, order, consent decree, or other requirement.(2)  "Innovative program" means:(A)  a program developed by the commission under this subchapter, Chapter 26 or 27 of this code, or Chapter 361, 382, or 401, Health and Safety Code, that provides incentives to a person in return for benefits to the environment that exceed benefits that would result from compliance with applicable legal requirements under the commission's jurisdiction;(B)  the flexible permit program administered by the commission under Chapter 382, Health and Safety Code;(C)  the regulatory flexibility program administered by the commission under Section 5.758; or(D)  a program established under Section 382.401, Health and Safety Code, to encourage the use of alternative technology for detecting leaks or emissions of air contaminants.(3)  "Permit" includes a license, certificate, registration, approval, permit by rule, standard permit, or other form of authorization issued by the commission under this code or the Health and Safety Code.(4)  "Region" means a region of the commission's field operations division or that division's successor.(5)  "Strategically directed regulatory structure" means a program that is designed to use innovative programs to provide maximum environmental benefit and to reward compliance performance.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 870 (H.B. 1526), Sec. 2, eff. June 15, 2007.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1021 (H.B. 2694), Sec. 4.02, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 5.755 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter Q. Performance-Based Regulation|Section 5.755. Strategically Directed Regulatory Structure

Sec. 5.755.  STRATEGICALLY DIRECTED REGULATORY STRUCTURE.  (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: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1021 (H.B. 2694), Sec. 4.06, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 5.756 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter Q. Performance-Based Regulation|Section 5.756. Collection and Analysis of Compliance Performance Information

Sec. 5.756.  COLLECTION AND ANALYSIS OF COMPLIANCE PERFORMANCE INFORMATION.  (a)  The commission shall collect data on:(1)  the results of inspections conducted by the commission;  and(2)  whether inspections are announced or unannounced.(b)  The commission shall collect data on and make available to the public on the Internet:(1)  the number and percentage of all violations committed by persons who previously have committed the same or similar violations;(2)  the number and percentage of enforcement orders issued by the commission that are issued to entities that have been the subject of a previous enforcement order;(3)  whether a violation is of major, moderate, or minor significance, as defined by commission rule;(4)  whether a violation relates to an applicable legal requirement pertaining to air, water, or waste;  and(5)  the region in which the facility is located.(c)  The commission annually shall prepare a comparative analysis of data evaluating the performance, over time, of the commission and of entities regulated by the commission.(d)  The commission shall include in the annual enforcement report required by Section 5.126 the comparative performance analysis required by Subsection (c), organized by region and regulated medium.(e)  Before compliance performance information about a site may be placed on the Internet under this subchapter, the information must be evaluated through a quality assurance and control procedure, including a 30-day period for the owner or operator of the site to review and comment on the information.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2005, 79th Leg., Ch. 728 (H.B. 2018), Sec. 22.001, eff. September 1, 2005.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1021 (H.B. 2694), Sec. 4.07, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 5.757 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter Q. Performance-Based Regulation|Section 5.757. Coordination of Innovative Programs

Sec. 5.757.  COORDINATION OF INNOVATIVE PROGRAMS.  (a)  The commission shall designate a single point of contact within the agency to coordinate all innovative programs.(b)  The coordinator shall:(1)  inventory, coordinate, and market and evaluate all innovative programs;(2)  provide information and technical assistance to persons participating in or interested in participating in those programs;  and(3)  work with the pollution prevention advisory committee to assist the commission in integrating the innovative programs into the commission's operations, including:(A)  program administration;(B)  strategic planning;  and(C)  staff training.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 4.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Water Code § 5.758 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter Q. Performance-Based Regulation|Section 5.758. Regulatory Flexibility

Sec. 5.758.  REGULATORY FLEXIBILITY.  (a)  The commission by order may exempt an applicant from a requirement of a statute or commission rule regarding the control or abatement of pollution if the applicant proposes to control or abate pollution by an alternative method or by applying an alternative standard that is:(1)  as protective of the environment and the public health as the method or standard prescribed by the statute or commission rule that would otherwise apply; and(2)  not inconsistent with federal law.(b)  The commission may not exempt an applicant under this section unless the applicant can present to the commission evidence that the alternative the applicant proposes is as protective of the environment and the public health as the method or standard prescribed by the statute or commission rule that would otherwise apply.(c)  The commission by rule shall specify the procedure for obtaining an exemption under this section.  The rules must provide for public notice and for public participation in a proceeding involving an application for an exemption under this section.(d)  The commission's order must provide a description of the alternative method or standard and condition the exemption on compliance with the method or standard as the order prescribes.(e)  The commission by rule may establish a reasonable fee for applying for an exemption under this section.(f)  A violation of an order issued under this section is punishable as if it were a violation of the statute or rule from which the order grants an exemption.(g)  This section does not authorize exemptions to statutes or regulations for storing, handling, processing, or disposing of low-level radioactive materials.(h)  In implementing the program of regulatory flexibility authorized by this section, the commission shall:(1)  promote the program to businesses in the state through all available appropriate media;(2)  endorse alternative methods that will clearly benefit the environment and impose the least onerous restrictions on business;(3)  fix and enforce environmental standards, allowing businesses flexibility in meeting the standards in a manner that clearly enhances environmental outcomes; and(4)  work to achieve consistent and predictable results for the regulated community and shorter waits for permit issuance.|Added by Acts 1997, 75th Leg., ch. 1203, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1997.  Renumbered from Sec. 5.123 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 4.02, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1021 (H.B. 2694), Sec. 4.08, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 5.801 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter R. Accreditation of Environmental Testing Laboratories|Section 5.801. Definition

Sec. 5.801.  DEFINITION.  In this subchapter, "environmental testing laboratory" means a scientific laboratory that performs analyses to determine the chemical, molecular, or pathogenic components of environmental media for regulatory compliance purposes.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 447, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.  Redesignated from Health and Safety Code Sec. 421.001 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 6.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Water Code § 5.802 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter R. Accreditation of Environmental Testing Laboratories|Section 5.802. Administration by Commission

Sec. 5.802.  ADMINISTRATION BY COMMISSION.  The commission shall adopt rules for the administration of the voluntary environmental testing laboratory accreditation program established by this chapter.  The program must be consistent with national accreditation standards approved by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 447, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.  Redesignated from Health and Safety Code Sec. 421.002 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 6.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Water Code § 5.803 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter R. Accreditation of Environmental Testing Laboratories|Section 5.803. Application; Fee

Sec. 5.803.  APPLICATION;  FEE.  (a)  To be accredited under the accreditation program adopted under this subchapter, an environmental testing laboratory must submit an application to the commission on a form prescribed by the commission, accompanied by the accreditation fee.  The application must contain the information that the commission requires.(b)  The commission by rule shall establish a schedule of reasonable accreditation fees designed to recover the costs of the accreditation program, including the costs associated with:(1)  application review;(2)  initial, routine, and follow-up inspections by the commission;  and(3)  preparation of reports.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 447, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.  Redesignated from Health and Safety Code Sec. 421.003 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 6.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Water Code § 5.804 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter R. Accreditation of Environmental Testing Laboratories|Section 5.804. Issuance of Accreditation; Reciprocity

Sec. 5.804.  ISSUANCE OF ACCREDITATION;  RECIPROCITY.  (a)  The commission may accredit an environmental testing laboratory that complies with the commission requirements established under this subchapter.(b)  The commission by rule may provide for the accreditation of an environmental testing laboratory that is accredited or licensed in another state by an authority that is approved by the National Environmental Laboratory Accreditation Program.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 447, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.  Redesignated from Health and Safety Code Sec. 421.004 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 6.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Water Code § 5.805 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter R. Accreditation of Environmental Testing Laboratories|Section 5.805. Rules; Minimum Standards

Sec. 5.805.  RULES;  MINIMUM STANDARDS.  The commission shall adopt rules to implement this subchapter and minimum performance and quality assurance standards for accreditation of an environmental testing laboratory.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 447, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.  Redesignated from Health and Safety Code Sec. 421.005 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 6.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Water Code § 5.806 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter R. Accreditation of Environmental Testing Laboratories|Section 5.806. Discipline

Sec. 5.806.  DISCIPLINE.  After notice and an opportunity for hearing, the commission may suspend or revoke the accreditation of an environmental testing laboratory that does not comply with the minimum performance and quality assurance standards established under this subchapter.|Added by Acts 1999, 76th Leg., ch. 447, Sec. 1, eff. June 18, 1999.  Redesignated from Health and Safety Code Sec. 421.006 and amended by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 6.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Water Code § 5.807 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 5 - Texas Commission on Environmental Quality|Subchapter R. Accreditation of Environmental Testing Laboratories|Section 5.807. Environmental Testing Laboratory Accreditation Account

Sec. 5.807.  ENVIRONMENTAL TESTING LABORATORY ACCREDITATION ACCOUNT.  All fees collected under this subchapter shall be deposited to the credit of the environmental testing laboratory accreditation account and may be appropriated to the commission only for paying the costs of the accreditation program.|Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 6.01, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.|
TX Water Code § 6.001 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 6 - Texas Water Development Board|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6.001. Definitions

Sec. 6.001.  DEFINITIONS.  In this chapter:(1)  "Board" means the Texas Water Development Board.(2)  "Executive administrator" means the executive administrator of the board.(3)  "Commission" means the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.002, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 516, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1991;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 3, Sec. 1.056, eff. Aug. 12, 1991.|
TX Water Code § 6.002 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 6 - Texas Water Development Board|Subchapter A. General Provisions|Section 6.002. Scope of Chapter

Sec. 6.002.  SCOPE OF CHAPTER.  The powers and duties enumerated in this chapter are the general powers and duties of the board and those incidental to the conduct of its business.  The board has other specific powers and duties as prescribed in other sections of this code and other laws of this state.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.002, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Water Code § 6.011 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 6 - Texas Water Development Board|Subchapter B. Organization of the Texas Water Development Board|Section 6.011. Board as Agency of State

Sec. 6.011.  BOARD AS AGENCY OF STATE.  The board is the state agency primarily responsible for water planning and for administering water financing for the state.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.002, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Water Code § 6.012 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 6 - Texas Water Development Board|Subchapter B. Organization of the Texas Water Development Board|Section 6.012. General Duties and Responsibilities

Sec. 6.012.  GENERAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES.  (a)  The board has general jurisdiction over:(1)  the development and implementation of a statewide water plan;(2)  the administration of the state's various water assistance and financing programs including those created by the constitution;(3)  the administration of the National Flood Insurance Program; and(4)  other areas specifically assigned to the board by this code or other law.(b)  The board has only those powers and duties previously delegated by law to the Texas Department of Water Resources that are specifically delegated to the board under this code and other laws of this state.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.002, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.Amended by: Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 1323 (S.B. 1436), Sec. 3, eff. September 1, 2007.|
TX Water Code § 6.013 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 6 - Texas Water Development Board|Subchapter B. Organization of the Texas Water Development Board|Section 6.013. Sunset Provision

Sec. 6.013.  SUNSET PROVISION.  The Texas Water Development Board is subject to review under Chapter 325, Government Code (Texas Sunset Act), but is not abolished under that chapter.  The board shall be reviewed during the period in which state agencies abolished in 2023 and every 12th year after 2023 are reviewed.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.002, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.  Amended by Acts 1987, 70th Leg., ch. 167, Sec. 2.20(47), eff. Sept. 1, 1987;  Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., 1st C.S., ch. 17, Sec. 5.24(a), eff. Nov. 12, 1991;  Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1234, Sec. 2, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.Amended by: Acts 2009, 81st Leg., 1st C.S., Ch. 2 (S.B. 2), Sec. 1.13, eff. July 10, 2009.Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1233 (S.B. 660), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2011.|
TX Water Code § 6.014 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 6 - Texas Water Development Board|Subchapter B. Organization of the Texas Water Development Board|Section 6.014. Construction of Title

Sec. 6.014.  CONSTRUCTION OF TITLE.  This title shall be liberally construed to allow the board and the executive administrator to carry out their powers and duties in an efficient and effective manner.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.002, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|
TX Water Code § 6.051 (2021)
2021 Texas Statutes|Water Code|Title 2 - Water Administration|Subtitle A - Executive Agencies|Chapter 6 - Texas Water Development Board|Subchapter C. Texas Water Development Board|Section 6.051. State Agency

Sec. 6.051.  STATE AGENCY.  The Texas Water Development Board is an agency of the state.|Added by Acts 1985, 69th Leg., ch. 795, Sec. 1.002, eff. Sept. 1, 1985.|