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.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 131 - Uranium Surface Mining and Reclamation Act
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of the Commission
Section 131.021. General Authority of Commission
Section 131.022. Jurisdiction of Commission
Section 131.023. Commission Procedure
Section 131.024. Compliance With Federal Surface Mining Laws
Section 131.025. Hearing Procedure
Section 131.033. Differing Terms and Provisions of Rules
Section 131.034. Exploration Activities
Section 131.035. Rules Designating Unsuitable Land
Section 131.036. Survey of Land
Section 131.037. Commission Statement
Section 131.038. Reasons for Unsuitable Designation
Section 131.039. Petition and Hearing on Designation
Section 131.040. Modifying, Amending, and Terminating Designations
Section 131.041. Applicability of Subchapter
Section 131.042. Records, Reports, Monitoring Equipment, and Information
Section 131.043. Inspection by Commission
Section 131.044. Time and Procedures for Inspections
Section 131.046. Procedure on Detection of Violation
Section 131.047. Judicial Review
Section 131.048. Confidentiality
Section 131.049. Temporary Orders Prior to Notice and Hearing