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Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 12 - COAL MINING REGULATIONS › Subchapter R - TEXAS ABANDONED MINE LAND RECLAMATION PROGRAM › Section 12.823 - Disposition of Reclaimed Lands

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) If
				  land acquired under §
										RSA
				  12.819 of this title (relating to Land
				  Eligible for Acquisition) is considered suitable for industrial, commercial,
				  residential, or recreational development, this state may sell the land by
				  public sale under a system of competitive bidding at not less than fair market
				  value and under any rules adopted to ensure that the land is put to proper use
				  consistent with local plans, if any, as determined by the Commission.
(b) The land may be sold only when authorized
				  by the Secretary of the Interior if federal money was involved in the
				  acquisition of the land to be sold.
(c) The Commission may transfer
				  administrative responsibility for land acquired under this subchapter (relating
				  to Texas Abandoned Mine Land Reclamation Program) to any agency or political
				  subdivision of the state with or without cost to that agency. The agreement,
				  including amendments, under which a transfer is made shall specify:
(1) the purposes for which the land may be
				  used consistent with the authorization under which the land was acquired;
				  and
(2) that the administrative
				  responsibility for the land shall revert to the Commission if, at any time in
				  the future, the land is not used for the purposes specified.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter A - SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS › Section 13.1 - Applicability, Severability, and Retroactivity

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) The Regulations for Compressed Natural
				  Gas in this chapter apply to the design, installation, and operation of
				  compressed natural gas (CNG) systems and equipment, including those used for
				  compression.
(b) If any term,
				  clause, or provision of these rules is for any reason declared invalid, the
				  remainder of the provisions shall remain in full force and effect and shall in
				  no way be affected, impaired, or invalidated.
(c) Nothing in these rules shall be construed
				  as requiring, allowing, or approving the unlicensed practice of engineering or
				  any other professional occupation requiring licensure.
(d) Unless otherwise stated, the rules in
				  this chapter are not retroactive. Any installation of a CNG system shall meet
				  the requirements of this chapter at the time of installation.
(e) This chapter shall not apply to:
(1) the production, transportation, storage,
				  sale, or distribution of natural gas that is subject to Commission jurisdiction
				  under Subtitle A or B, Title 3, Texas Utilities Code;
(2) pipelines, fixtures, equipment, or
				  facilities to the extent that they are subject to the safety regulations
				  promulgated and enforced by the Railroad Commission of Texas pursuant to
				  Natural Resources Code, Chapter 117, or Subchapter E, Chapter 121, Texas
				  Utilities Code; or
(3) the design
				  and installation of any CNG system in ships, barges, sailboats, or other types
				  of watercraft. Such installation is subject to the American Board and Yacht
				  Council (ABYC) and any other applicable standards.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter A - SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS › Section 13.3 - Definitions

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The following words and terms, when used in this chapter,
					 shall have the following meanings, unless the context clearly indicates
					 otherwise.
(1) AFS--The Commission's
				  Alternative Fuels Safety department within the Commission's Oversight and
				  Safety Division.
(2) ASME--American
				  Society of Mechanical Engineers.
(3) ASME Code--ASME Boiler and Pressure
				  Vessel Code.
(4) Automatic
				  dispenser--A CNG dispenser which is operated by a member of the general public
				  and which requires transaction authorization.
(5) Building--A structure with walls and a
				  roof resulting in the structure being totally enclosed.
(6) Cascade storage system--Storage in
				  multiple cylinders.
(7) Certificate
				  holder--An individual:
(A) who has passed the
				  required management-level or employee-level examination pursuant to §
											13.70 of this title (relating to
				  Examination and Exempt Registration Requirements and Renewal) and paid
				  applicable fees; or
(B) who holds a
				  current examination exemption pursuant to §
											13.70 of this title.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter A - SCOPE AND DEFINITIONS › Section 13.4 - CNG Forms

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Forms required to be filed with AFS shall be those
					 prescribed by the Commission. A complete set of all required forms shall be
					 posted on the Commission's web site. Notice of any new or amended forms shall
					 be issued by the Commission. A person may file the prescribed form on paper or
					 use any electronic filing process. Any form filed with the Commission shall be
					 completed in its entirety. The Commission may at its discretion accept an
					 earlier version of a prescribed form provided that it contains all required
					 information.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS › Section 13.21 - Applicability

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
The provisions of this subchapter apply to pressurized
					 components of a CNG system, and are applicable to both engine fuel systems and
					 compression, storage, and dispensing systems.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS › Section 13.22 - Odorization

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In addition to
				  NFPA 52 §5.2.1.1, compressed natural gas shall be odorized according to
				  the provisions of Texas Utilities Code, §§
										RSA 121.251 and
				  RSA 121.252.
(b) Containers installed in accordance with
				  NFPA 55 that will contain unodorized CNG shall be legibly marked "NON-ODORIZED"
				  or "NOT ODORIZED" on two opposing sides of the container.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS › Section 13.23 - Installation and Maintenance

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In addition to NFPA 52 §6.13.2, all CNG containers,
					 valves, dispensers, accessories, piping, transfer equipment, and gas
					 utilization equipment shall be installed and maintained in safe working order
					 according to the manufacturer's instructions and the rules in this chapter. If
					 any one of the CNG storage containers, valves, dispensers, accessories, piping,
					 transfer equipment, gas utilization equipment, and appliances is not in safe
					 working order, AFS may require that the installation be immediately removed
					 from CNG service and not be operated until the necessary repairs have been
					 made.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS › Section 13.24 - School Bus, Public Transportation, Mass Transit, and Special Transit Vehicle Installations and Inspections

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) After the manufacture of or the
				  conversion to a CNG system on any vehicle to be used in Texas as a school bus,
				  mass transit, public transportation, or special transit vehicle, the
				  manufacturer, licensee, or ultimate consumer making the installation or
				  conversion shall notify AFS in writing on CNG Form 1503 that the applicable
				  CNG-powered vehicles are ready for a complete inspection to determine
				  compliance with the rules in this chapter.
(b) AFS shall conduct the inspection within a
				  reasonable time to ensure the vehicles are operating in compliance with the
				  rules in this chapter.
(1) If AFS' initial
				  complete inspection finds the vehicle in compliance with the rules in this
				  chapter and the statutes, the vehicle may be placed into CNG service. For fleet
				  installations of identical design, an initial inspection shall be conducted
				  prior to the operation of the first vehicle, and subsequent vehicles of the
				  same design may be placed into service without prior inspections.
(2) If violations exist at the time of the
				  initial complete inspection, the vehicle shall not be placed into CNG service
				  and the manufacturer, licensee, or ultimate consumer making the installation or
				  conversion shall correct the violations. The manufacturer, licensee, or
				  ultimate consumer shall file with AFS documentation demonstrating compliance
				  with the rules in this chapter, or AFS shall conduct another complete
				  inspection before the vehicle may be placed into CNG service.
(3) For public transportation vehicles only,
				  if AFS does not conduct the initial inspection within 30 business days of
				  receipt of CNG Form 1503, the vehicle may be operated in CNG service if it
				  complies with the rules in this chapter.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS › Section 13.26 - Notice of, Objections to, and Hearings on Proposed Stationary CNG Installations

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Notice of proposed stationary CNG installations.
(1) For a proposed installation with an
				  aggregate storage capacity of 84,500 standard cubic feet or more, an applicant
				  shall send a copy of the filings required under §
											RSA
				  13.25 of this title (relating to Filings
				  Required for Stationary CNG Installations) by certified mail, return receipt
				  requested or otherwise delivered, to all owners of real property situated
				  within 500 feet of any proposed container location at the same time the
				  originals are filed with AFS.
(A) AFS shall
				  consider the notice to be sufficient when the applicant has provided evidence
				  that copies of a complete application have been mailed or otherwise delivered
				  to all real property owners.
(B)
				  The applicant or licensee may obtain names and addresses of owners from current
				  county tax rolls.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS › Section 13.33 - Reporting Unsafe CNG Activities

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A
				  person may report any unsafe or noncompliant CNG activities to AFS by mail,
				  telephone, email, or fax. When possible, the person shall make the report using
				  CNG Form 1022. Within five business days of receipt of such report, AFS shall
				  notify the alleged noncompliant party in writing regarding the report and
				  specify the reported noncompliant installations and/or activities.
(b) The Commission may release the person's
				  name in accordance with applicable open records procedures.
(c) A person who reports unsafe CNG
				  activities may be called to testify at a Commission hearing if one is necessary
				  following the initiation of an enforcement action.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS › Section 13.34 - Vehicle Fueling Connection

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
In addition to NFPA 52 §6.9.3, the refueling
					 connection on an engine fuel system shall be firmly supported, and
					 shall:
(1) receive the fueling
				  connector and accommodate the service pressure of the vehicle fuel
				  system;
(2) incorporate a means to
				  prevent the entry of dust, water, and other foreign material. If the means used
				  is capable of sealing system pressure, it shall be capable of being
				  depressurized before removal; and
(3) have a fueling connection appropriate for
				  the pressure of the vehicle fuel system.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS › Section 13.35 - Application for an Exception to a Safety Rule

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In addition to NFPA 52 §4.3 and for
				  any alternate design used for installations subject to NFPA 55 requirements, a
				  person may apply for an exception to the provisions of this chapter by filing
				  CNG Form 1025 along with supporting documentation and a $50 filing fee with
				  AFS.
(b) The application shall
				  contain the following:
(1) the section number
				  of any rules for which an exception is being requested;
(2) the type of relief desired, including the
				  exception requested and any information which may assist AFS in comprehending
				  the requested exception;
(3) a
				  concise statement of facts which supports the applicant's request for the
				  exception, such as the reason for the exception, the safety aspects of the
				  exception, and the social and/or economic impact of the exception;
(4) for all stationary installations,
				  regardless of size, a description of the acreage and/or address upon which the
				  subject of the exception will be located. The description shall be in writing
				  and shall include:
(A) a site
				  drawing;
(B) sufficient
				  identification of the site so that determination of property boundaries may be
				  made;
(C) a plat from the
				  applicable appraisal district indicating the ownership of the land;
				  and
(D) the legal authority under
				  which the applicant, if not the owner, is permitted occupancy;
(5) the name, business address,
				  and telephone number of the applicant and of the authorized agent, if any;
				  and
(6) a list of the names and
				  addresses of all interested entities as defined in subsection (c) of this
				  section.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS › Section 13.36 - Report of CNG Incident/Accident

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) At the earliest practical moment or
				  within two hours following discovery, a licensee owning, operating, or
				  servicing equipment or an installation shall notify AFS by telephone of any
				  incident or accident involving CNG which:
(1)
				  caused a death or personal injury requiring hospitalization;
(2) required taking an operating facility out
				  of service;
(3) resulted in
				  unintentional gas ignition requiring emergency response;
(4) meets the requirements of subsection (c)
				  of this section;
(5) caused an
				  estimated damage to the property of the operator, others or both totaling
				  $50,000 or more, including gas loss;
(6) involves a single release of CNG during
				  or following CNG transfer or during container transportation. Any loss of CNG
				  which is less than 1.0% of the gross amount delivered, stored, or withdrawn
				  need not be reported. However, any loss occurring as a result of a pullaway
				  shall be reported;
(7) could
				  reasonably be judged as significant because of rerouting of traffic, evacuation
				  of buildings, or media interest, even though it does not meet paragraphs (1) -
				  (6) of this subsection; or
(8) is
				  required to be reported to any other state or federal agency (such as the Texas
				  Department of Public Safety or the United States Department of
				  Transportation).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS › Section 13.37 - Appurtenances and Equipment

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In
				  addition to NFPA 52 §5.3.1, all appurtenances and equipment placed into
				  CNG service shall be certified, marked, or listed by a nationally recognized
				  laboratory such as Underwriters Laboratory (UL), Factory Mutual (FM), CSA
				  International, or such other laboratories approved by AFS unless:
(1) it is specifically prohibited for use by
				  another section of this chapter; or
(2) there is no test specification or
				  procedure developed by the testing laboratory for the appurtenance or
				  equipment.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS › Section 13.38 - Removal from CNG Service

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In
				  addition to NFPA 55 §§7.1.14 and 7.1.15 and for any installations
				  subject to NFPA 52 requirements, if AFS determines that any CNG cylinder or
				  installation constitutes an immediate danger to the public health, safety, and
				  welfare, AFS shall require the immediate removal of all CNG and/or the
				  immediate disconnection by a properly licensed company to the extent necessary
				  to eliminate the danger. This may include equipment or any part of the system
				  including the service container. A warning tag shall be attached by AFS until
				  the unsafe condition is remedied. Once the unsafe condition is remedied, the
				  tag may be removed by an AFS inspector or by the licensee if authorized by
				  AFS.
(b) If the affected entity
				  disagrees with the removal from service and/or placement of a warning tag, the
				  entity may request a review of AFS' decision within 10 calendar days. Within 10
				  business days, AFS shall notify such entity of its finding in writing, stating
				  the deficiencies. If the entity disagrees, the entity may request or AFS on its
				  own motion may request a hearing. Such installation shall be brought into
				  compliance or removed from service until such time as the final decision is
				  rendered by the Commission.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS › Section 13.39 - Filling Unapproved Containers Prohibited

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
A licensee or the licensee's employees shall not introduce
					 CNG into any container if the licensee or employee has knowledge or reason to
					 believe that such container, cylinder, piping, or system is unsafe or is not
					 installed in accordance with Texas Natural Resources Code, Chapter 116, or the
					 rules in this chapter This section does not apply to motor fuel or mobile fuel
					 containers and systems installed on vehicles licensed in states other than
					 Texas.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter B - GENERAL RULES FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) EQUIPMENT QUALIFICATIONS › Section 13.40 - Manufacturer's Nameplates and Markings on ASME Containers

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In addition to NFPA 52 §5.4.5.1 and
				  NFPA 55 §7.1.6.1:
(1) Compressed natural
				  gas (CNG) shall not be introduced into any ASME container unless the container
				  is equipped with an original nameplate or at least one of the following
				  nameplates permanently attached to the container or has the required
				  information stamped directly on the vessel.
(A) A duplicate nameplate is an additional
				  ASME container nameplate issued by the original manufacturer with duplicate
				  information as the original nameplate and clearly marked as a duplicate
				  nameplate but installed in a remote location.
(B) A modification (or alteration) nameplate
				  is a nameplate issued and affixed by an ASME Code facility including only
				  partial information applicable to a modification or alteration performed on
				  that container.
(C) A replacement
				  nameplate is a nameplate including the identical information as the original
				  nameplate and identified as a replacement nameplate, but issued and affixed by
				  the original manufacturer or its successor company or companies when the
				  original nameplate is lost or illegible.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.61 - License Categories, Container Manufacturer Registration, Fees, and Application for Licenses, Manufacturer Registrations, and Renewals

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A prospective
				  licensee may apply to AFS for one or more licenses specified in subsection
				  (b)(1) - (7) of this section. Fees required to be paid by subsection (b)(1) -
				  (7) of this section shall be paid at the time of application or
				  renewal.
(b) The license categories
				  and fees are as follows.
(1) A Category 1
				  license for container assembly and repair authorizes the assembly, repair,
				  testing, sale, installation, and subframing of ASME or DOT CNG containers. A
				  Category 1 license includes all activities covered by both the Category 1A and
				  1B licenses. The original license fee is $1,000; the renewal fee is
				  $600.
(2) A Category 1A license for
				  ASME container assembly and repair authorizes the assembly, repair, testing,
				  sale and installation of ASME containers. The original license fee is $1,000;
				  the renewal fee is $600.
(3) A
				  Category 1B license for U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) container
				  assembly and repair authorizes the assembly, repair, testing, sale,
				  installation, and subframing, of CNG DOT containers. The original license fee
				  is $1,000; the renewal fee is $600.
(4) A Category 2 license for general
				  installers and repairmen authorizes the sale, installation, service, or repair
				  of CNG systems, including cylinders. The original license fee is $300; the
				  renewal fee is $150.
(5) A Category
				  3 license for retail and wholesale dealers authorizes the sale, storage,
				  transportation for delivery, or dispensing of CNG for use other than by an
				  ultimate consumer, and the sale, installation, service, or repair of CNG
				  systems as set out in Categories 2 and 5. The original license fee is $750; the
				  renewal fee is $300.
(6) A Category
				  4 license for testing laboratories authorizes the testing of CNG cylinders. The
				  original license fee is $400; the renewal fee is $200.
(7) A Category 5 license for service stations
				  or cylinder exchangers authorizes the operation of a CNG service station,
				  including filling CNG cylinders, or the operation of a cylinder exchange
				  dealership, including filling CNG cylinders, the sale of CNG in cylinders, the
				  sale of CNG cylinders, and the replacement of cylinder valves. The original
				  license fee is $150; the renewal fee is $70.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.62 - Insurance Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A licensee
				  or registered manufacturer shall not perform any activity authorized by its
				  license or registration under §
										RSA
				  13.61 of this title (relating to License
				  Categories, Container Manufacturer Registration, Fees, and Application for
				  Licenses, Manufacturer Registrations, and Renewals) unless insurance coverage
				  required by this section is in effect. CNG licensees, registered manufacturers,
				  or applicants for license or manufacturer registration shall comply with the
				  minimum amounts of insurance specified in Table 1 of this section, with the
				  self-insurance requirements in §
										RSA
				  13.63 of this title (relating to
				  Self-Insurance Requirements), or the irrevocable letter of credit requirements
				  in §
										RSA
				  13.64 of this title (relating to Irrevocable
				  Letter of Credit), if applicable. Registered manufacturers are not eligible for
				  self-insurance. Before AFS grants or renews a manufacturer registration, an
				  applicant for manufacturer registration shall submit the documents required by
				  paragraph (1) of this subsection. Before AFS grants or renews a license, an
				  applicant for license shall submit:
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(1) an insurance
				  AcordT form or any other form approved by the Texas
				  Department of Insurance that has been prepared and signed by the insurance
				  carrier containing all required information. The forms must be issued by an
				  insurance company authorized or accepted by the Texas Department of
				  Insurance;
(2) properly completed
				  documents demonstrating the applicant's compliance with the self-insurance
				  requirements in §
											RSA
				  13.63 of this title; or
(3) properly completed documents
				  demonstrating the applicant's compliance with the irrevocable letter of credit
				  requirements in §
											RSA
				  13.64 of this title.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.63 - Self-Insurance Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) General
				  qualifications. AFS may approve the application of a CNG licensee to qualify as
				  a self-insurer if such licensee furnishes a true and accurate statement of its
				  financial condition and other evidence which establishes to the satisfaction of
				  AFS the ability of such licensee to satisfy its obligations for the minimum
				  insurance requirements specified in §
										RSA
				  13.62 of this title (relating to Insurance
				  Requirements). Registered manufacturers are not eligible for self-insurance.
				  This section shall not apply to AFS' licensing requirements for worker's
				  compensation insurance, including employer's liability coverage.
(b) Applicant guidelines. In addition to
				  filing CNG Form 1027, Application for Qualification as Self-Insurer, an
				  applicant applying for self-insurer status covering general liability,
				  including premises and operations coverage, shall submit materials that will
				  allow AFS to determine whether:
(1) the net
				  worth of the applicant is adequate in relationship to the size of operations
				  and the extent of its request for self-insurance authority. The applicant
				  should demonstrate that it will maintain a net worth sufficient to ensure that
				  it will be able to meet its statutory obligations to the public to pay all
				  claims relating to general liability, including premises and operations
				  coverage in the event of a claim;
(2) the applicant has a sound self-insurance
				  program. The applicant shall demonstrate that it has established, and will
				  maintain an insurance program that will protect the public against all claims
				  involving CNG activities to the same extent as the minimum limits applicable
				  pursuant to Table 1 in §
											RSA
				  13.62(a) of this title (relating to Insurance
				  Requirements ). Such a program may include, but not be limited to, one or more
				  of the following:
(A) reserves;
(B) sinking funds;
(C) third party financial
				  guarantees;
(D) parent company or
				  affiliate sureties;
(E) excess
				  insurance coverage; or
(F) other
				  similar arrangements; and
(3) the applicant presents evidence that it
				  meets the requirements for motor carrier self-insurance promulgated by the
				  Texas Department of Transportation.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.64 - Irrevocable Letter of Credit

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
When an applicant submits CNG Form 1028, Application to use
					 Irrevocable Letter of Credit, as an alternative to insurance, letters of credit
					 shall be subject to the following conditions:
(1) the letter may only be issued by a
				  federally chartered and federally insured bank authorized to do business in the
				  Unites States;
(2) the letter of
				  credit must be irrevocable during their terms;
(3) the letter must be payable to the
				  Commission in part or in full upon demand and receipt from the Commission of a
				  notice of forfeiture;
(4) this
				  section shall not apply to AFS' licensing requirements for worker's
				  compensation insurance, including employer's liability coverage.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.66 - Limitation/Avoidance of Licensee Liability

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A compressed natural gas (CNG) licensee
				  may not limit or avoid its liability or that of its insurer for damages
				  proximately caused by any negligent act or acts of the licensee in handling
				  CNG.
(b) An attempt to limit or
				  avoid liability before the negligent act or acts, through indemnity clauses or
				  otherwise, shall be null and void.
(c) This section does not apply to
				  negotiations and/or settlements made subsequent to the recognition by the
				  parties to a contract of the licensee's negligent act or acts.
(d) To the extent that any damage occurring
				  during or subsequent to any of the following acts does not proximately result
				  from any negligent act of the licensee, the licensee may limit liability based
				  on the following:
(1) unauthorized, unsafe,
				  or improper applications of CNG and/or CNG systems or equipment by any user or
				  other person;
(2) any use or
				  operation of CNG and/or CNG systems or equipment contrary to the specific
				  representations made by any user or other person to a CNG licensee during or
				  preceding installations or servicing of such CNG systems or equipment and
				  relied upon by such CNG licensee in selecting, designing, installing, or
				  servicing such systems or equipment; or
(3) any modification, change, installation,
				  alteration, tampering, or other action by any unlicensed person, to or upon any
				  CNG system or equipment.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.67 - Changes in Ownership, Form of Dealership, or Name of Dealership

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Changes in
				  ownership which require a new license or manufacturer registration.
(1) Transfer of dealership outlet or location
				  by sale, lease, or gift.
The purchaser, lessee, or donee of any dealership or outlet
					 shall have a current and valid license or manufacturer registration authorizing
					 the CNG activities to be performed at the dealership or outlet or shall apply
					 for and be issued a CNG license or manufacturer registration prior to engaging
					 in any CNG activities which require a license or manufacturer registration. The
					 purchaser, lessee, or donee shall notify AFS by filing a properly completed CNG
					 Form 1001 or CNG Form 1001M prior to engaging in any CNG activities at that
					 dealership or outlet which require a CNG license or manufacturer
					 registration.
(2) Other
				  changes in ownership.
A change in members of a partnership occurs upon the death,
					 withdrawal, expulsion, or addition of a partner. Upon the death of a sole
					 proprietor or partner, the dissolution of a corporation or partnership, any
					 changes in the members of a partnership, or other changes in ownership not
					 specifically provided for in this section, an authorized representative of the
					 previously existing dealership or of the successor in interest shall notify AFS
					 in writing and shall immediately cease all CNG activities of the previously
					 existing dealership which require a CNG license or manufacturer registration
					 and shall not resume until AFS issues a CNG license or manufacturer
					 registration to the successor in interest .
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.68 - CNG Cargo Tank Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  Applicability.
(1) This section applies to
				  transport containers constructed under special permit from the Department of
				  Transportation (DOT) for the transportation of CNG.
(2) All CNG cargo tanks shall comply with US
				  DOT Code of Federal Regulations (CFR) or Transport Canada (TC) Transportation
				  of Dangerous Goods (TDG).
(3)
				  Licensees and ultimate consumers shall comply with other DOT or motor vehicle
				  requirements, if applicable. In addition, transports shall comply with the
				  applicable sections of 49 CFR, the Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standards, and
				  any other applicable regulations.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.69 - Registration and Transfer of CNG Cargo Tanks or Delivery Units

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A person who
				  operates a transport equipped with CNG cargo tanks or any container delivery
				  unit, regardless of who owns the transport or unit, shall register such
				  transport or unit with AFS in the name or names under which the operator
				  conducts business in Texas prior to the unit being used in CNG service.
(1) To register a cargo tank unit previously
				  unregistered in Texas, the operator of the unit shall:
(A) pay to AFS the $270 registration fee for
				  each transport;
(B) file a properly
				  completed CNG Form 1007;
(C) file a
				  copy of the US DOT special permit under which the container is built;
				  and
(D) file a copy of the most
				  recent test required by §
												13.68 of this title (relating to
				  CNG Cargo Tank Requirements).
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.70 - Examination and Exempt Registration Requirements and Renewals

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Requirements
				  and application for a new certificate.
(1) In
				  addition to NFPA 52 §§1.4.3 and 4.2, and NFPA 55 §4.7, no person
				  shall perform work, directly supervise CNG activities, or be employed in any
				  capacity requiring contact with CNG, unless that individual is employed by a
				  licensee and:
(A) is a certificate holder who
				  is in compliance with renewal requirements in subsection (h) of this
				  section;
(B) is a trainee who
				  complies with subsection (f) of this section; or
(C) holds a current examination exemption
				  pursuant to subsection (g) of this section.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.71 - Hearings for Denial, Suspension, or Revocation of Licenses, Manufacturer Registrations, or Certificates

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  The Commission may deny, suspend, or revoke a license, registration, or
				  certificate for any person who fails to comply with this chapter.
(1) If AFS determines that an applicant for
				  license, manufacturer registration, certificate, or renewal has not met the
				  requirements of this chapter, AFS shall notify the applicant in writing of the
				  reasons for the proposed denial. In the case of an applicant for license,
				  manufacturer registration, or certificate, the notice shall advise the
				  applicant that the application may be resubmitted within 30 calendar days of
				  receipt of the denial with all cited deficiencies corrected, or, if the
				  applicant disagrees with AFS' determination, the applicant may request a
				  hearing in writing on the matter within 30 calendar days of receipt of the
				  notice of denial.
(2) If the
				  applicant resubmits the application within 30 days of receipt of the denial
				  with all deficiencies corrected, AFS shall issue the license, manufacturer
				  registration, certificate, or renewal as applicable.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.72 - Designation and Responsibilities of Company Representatives and Operations Supervisors

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) Each
				  licensee shall have at least one company representative for the license and at
				  least one operations supervisor for each outlet.
(1) A licensee maintaining one or more
				  outlets shall file CNG Form 1001 with AFS listing the physical location of the
				  first outlet and designating the company representative for the license and
				  file CNG Form 1001A designating the physical location and operations supervisor
				  for each additional outlet.
(2) A
				  licensee may have more than one company representative.
(3) An individual may be an operations
				  supervisor at more than one outlet provided that:
(A) each outlet has a designated CNG
				  certified employee responsible for the CNG activities at that outlet;
(B) the certified employee's and/or
				  operations supervisor's telephone number is posted at the outlet on a sign with
				  lettering at least 3/4 inches high, visible and legible during normal business
				  hours; and
(C) the certified
				  employee and/or operations supervisor monitors the telephone number and
				  responds to calls during normal business hours.
(4) The company representative may also serve
				  as operations supervisor for one or more of the licensee's outlets provided
				  that the person meets both the company representative and operations supervisor
				  requirements in this section.
(5) A
				  licensee shall immediately notify AFS in writing upon conclusion of employment,
				  for whatever reason, of its company representative or any operations supervisor
				  and shall at the same time designate a replacement.
(6) A licensee shall cease all CNG activities
				  if it no longer employees a qualified company representative who complies with
				  the Commission's requirements. A licensee shall not resume CNG activities until
				  such time as it has a properly qualified company representative.
(7) A licensee shall cease CNG activities at
				  an outlet if it no longer employs a qualified operations supervisor at that
				  outlet who complies with the Commission's requirements. A licensee shall not
				  resume CNG activities at that outlet until such time as it has a properly
				  qualified operations supervisor.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.73 - Employee Transfers

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) A licensee
				  or ultimate consumer shall notify AFS when a certificate holder or individual
				  with an examination exemption is hired by filing CNG Form 1016A and a
				  nonrefundable $10 fee with AFS, or in lieu of CNG Form 1016A, submit the $10
				  fee and a written notice including:
(1) the
				  employee's name as recorded with the Commission; and
(2) the last four digits of the employee's
				  social security number.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.75 - Franchise Tax Certification and Assumed Name Certificate

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) An applicant
				  for an original or renewal license or registered manufacturer that is a
				  corporation, limited partnership, or limited liability company shall be
				  approved to transact business in Texas by the Texas Comptroller of Public
				  Accounts. The licensee or registered manufacturer shall provide a copy of the
				  current Certificate of Account Status from the Texas Comptroller of Public
				  Accounts.
(b) All applicants for
				  license or manufacturer registrations, or their corresponding renewals shall
				  list on CNG Form 1001 or CNG Form 1001M all names under which CNG related
				  activities requiring licensing or registration as a container manufacturer are
				  to be conducted. Any company performing CNG activities under an assumed name
				  ("DBA" or "doing business as" ) shall file with AFS copies of the assumed name
				  certificates which are required to be filed with the respective county clerk's
				  office and/or the Office of the Secretary of State.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.76 - Military Fee Exemption

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a)
				  This section applies to military service members, military veterans, or
				  military spouses, as those terms are defined in Texas Occupations Code, Chapter
				  55.
(b) The Commission shall waive
				  license and examination fees for:
(1) a
				  military service member or military veteran whose service, training, or
				  education meets the Commission's licensing or certification requirements in
				  this chapter; or
(2) a military
				  service member, military veteran, or military spouse who holds a current
				  license issued by another jurisdiction with licensing requirements
				  substantially equivalent to the Commission's licensing requirements in this
				  chapter.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter C - CLASSIFICATION, REGISTRATION, AND EXAMINATION › Section 13.80 - Requests for CNG Classes

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
Requests for Commission staff to conduct a CNG training
					 class for CNG activities under the Commission's jurisdiction shall be submitted
					 to the AFS training section. The AFS training section may conduct the requested
					 class at its discretion. The nonrefundable fee for a CNG training class is $250
					 if no overnight expenses are incurred by the AFS training section, or $500 if
					 overnight expenses are incurred. AFS may waive the class fee in cases where the
					 Commission recovers the cost of the class from another source, such as a
					 grant.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter D - CNG COMPRESSION, STORAGE, AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS › Section 13.91 - Applicability

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
This subchapter applies to the design, construction,
					 installation, and operation of cylinders, pressure vessels, compression
					 equipment, buildings and structures, and associated equipment used for
					 stationary compressed natural gas (CNG) installations.
Texas Administrative Code › Title 16 - ECONOMIC REGULATION › Part 1 - RAILROAD COMMISSION OF TEXAS › Chapter 13 - REGULATIONS FOR COMPRESSED NATURAL GAS (CNG) › Subchapter D - CNG COMPRESSION, STORAGE, AND DISPENSING SYSTEMS › Section 13.93 - System Protection Requirements

Current through Reg. 49, No. 28; July 12, 2024
(a) In addition to NFPA 52 §7.3.2, and
				  NFPA 55 §§4.11 and 7.1.9, equipment related to a compression,
				  storage, or dispensing installation, shall be protected from tampering and
				  damage in accordance with subsections (b) and (c) of this section. These
				  protections shall be maintained in good condition at all times.
(b) Fencing at CNG stationary installations
				  shall comply with the following.
(1) Fencing
				  material shall be chain link type with wire at least 12-1/2 American wire gauge
				  in size.
(2) Fencing shall be at
				  least six feet in height at all points. Fencing may be five feet in height when
				  topped with at least three strands of barbed wire, with the strands four inches
				  apart.
(3) Uprights, braces, and
				  cornerposts of the fence shall be composed of noncombustible
				  material.
(4) Uprights, braces, and
				  cornerposts of the fence shall be anchored in concrete a minimum of 12 inches
				  below the ground.
(5) All fenced
				  enclosures shall have at least one gate suitable for ingress and egress. All
				  gates shall be locked whenever the area enclosed is unattended.
(6) A minimum clearance of two feet shall be
				  maintained between the fencing and the compression equipment, cylinder
				  cascade(s), or container(s), and the entire dispensing system(s).
(7) Fencing which is located more than 25
				  feet from any point of a CNG dispensing system(s), container(s), or compression
				  equipment is designated as perimeter fencing. If a CNG dispensing system(s),
				  cylinder cascade(s), or compression equipment is located inside perimeter
				  fencing and is subject to vehicular traffic, it shall be protected against
				  damage according to the specifications set forth in subsection (c) of this
				  section.
(8) The storage and
				  compression area must be completely enclosed by fencing.
(9) Where fencing is not used to protect the
				  installation, then valve locks, a means of locking the electric control for the
				  compressors, or other suitable means shall be provided to prevent unauthorized
				  withdrawal of CNG.