Sec. 1101.154. NOTICE REQUIREMENT. (a) This section does not apply to an environmental or health and safety audit conducted before the acquisition closing date by a person considering the acquisition of the regulated facility or operation that is the subject of the audit.
(b) To receive immunity under this subchapter, a facility conducting an environmental or health and safety audit under this chapter must provide notice to an appropriate regulatory agency of the fact that it is planning to begin the audit.
(c) The notice must specify:
(1) the facility or portion of the facility to be audited;
(2) the anticipated time the audit will begin; and
(3) the general scope of the audit.
(d) The notice may provide notification of more than one scheduled environmental or health and safety audit at a time.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 324 (S.B. 1488), Sec. 20.002(a), eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 13 - Environmental, Health, and Safety Audit Privilege Act
Chapter 1101 - Environmental, Health, and Safety Audit Privilege Act
Subchapter D. Voluntary Disclosure; Immunity
Section 1101.151. Immunity for Violation Voluntarily Disclosed
Section 1101.152. Nature of Voluntary Disclosure
Section 1101.153. Burden of Proof With Respect to Voluntary Disclosure
Section 1101.154. Notice Requirement
Section 1101.155. Notice Requirement for Certain Audits Begun Before Acquisition Closing Date
Section 1101.156. Identification of Violation in Compliance History Report