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.
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