Sec. 134.130. INSPECTION AND EVALUATION. (a) Not later than the 30th day after the date the commission receives a request under Section 134.128 and a copy of an advertisement or letters under Section 134.129, the commission shall inspect and evaluate the reclamation work involved.
(b) The evaluation shall consider, among other things:
(1) the degree of difficulty in completing any remaining reclamation;
(2) whether pollution of surface and subsurface water is occurring;
(3) the probability that pollution will continue to occur in the future; and
(4) the estimated cost of abating the pollution.
Added by Acts 1995, 74th Leg., ch. 76, Sec. 12.02(a), eff. Sept. 1, 1995.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 134 - Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act
Subchapter F. Bonds and Deposits
Section 134.121. Performance Bond Requirement
Section 134.122. Amount of Bond
Section 134.123. Bond Without Surety
Section 134.124. Alternative to Bonding Program
Section 134.125. Extent of Liability Under Bond
Section 134.126. Security for Bond
Section 134.127. Adjustment of Amount of Bond or Deposit
Section 134.128. Application for Release of Bond or Deposit
Section 134.130. Inspection and Evaluation
Section 134.131. Release of Bond or Deposit
Section 134.132. Notice to Permit Holder of Decision to Approve or Disapprove Release