Sec. 131.044. TIME AND PROCEDURES FOR INSPECTIONS. (a) The inspections by the commission shall occur on an irregular basis at a frequency necessary to insure compliance with the intent and purposes of this chapter and the commission's rules for the surface mining and reclamation operations covered by each permit.
(b) The inspections shall occur only during normal operating hours if practicable and without prior notice to the permittee or his agents or employees.
(c) An inspection shall include the filing of an inspection report adequate to enforce the requirements of and to carry out the terms and purposes of this chapter. The commission shall make each report a part of the record and furnish one copy of the report to the operator.
(d) Insofar as practicable, the commission shall establish a system of rotation of inspectors.
Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2615, 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