Sec. 134.162. VIOLATION NOT CREATING IMMINENT DANGER OR CAUSING IMMINENT HARM. (a) The commission or its authorized representative shall issue a notice to a permit holder who is violating this chapter or a permit condition required by this chapter and shall set a reasonable time not to exceed 90 days for abating the violation if, after an inspection, the commission or its authorized representative determines that:
(1) the permit holder is violating this chapter or a permit condition required by this chapter; and
(2) the violation:
(A) does not create an imminent danger to the health or safety of the public; and
(B) is not causing or reasonably expected to cause significant imminent environmental harm to land, air, or water resources.
(b) The commission or its authorized representative shall order a cessation of surface mining operations or the part of the operations relevant to the violation if:
(1) the time for abatement, as originally set or subsequently extended, expires;
(2) the commission or its authorized representative shows good cause; and
(3) the commission or its authorized representative finds in writing that the violation has not been abated.
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
Section 134.161. Condition, Practice, or Violation Creating Imminent Danger or Causing Imminent Harm
Section 134.162. Violation Not Creating Imminent Danger or Causing Imminent Harm
Section 134.163. Term of Cessation Order
Section 134.164. Continuous Violation
Section 134.165. Form of Notice or Order
Section 134.166. Modification, Vacation, or Termination of Notice of Order
Section 134.167. Expiration of Notice or Order
Section 134.168. Application for Commission Review of Notice or Order
Section 134.169. Investigation and Hearing on Application for Review
Section 134.170. Commission Findings and Decision
Section 134.171. Request for Temporary Relief
Section 134.172. Assessment of Costs Incurred in Administrative Proceeding or Judicial Review
Section 134.174. Administrative Penalty for Violation of Permit Condition of This Chapter
Section 134.175. Penalty Assessment Procedure
Section 134.176. Payment of Penalty; Refund
Section 134.178. Recovery of Administrative Penalty
Section 134.179. Criminal Penalty for Wilful and Knowing Violation
Section 134.180. Criminal Penalty for False Statement, Representation, or Certification
Section 134.181. Penalty for Director, Officer, or Agent of Corporation
Section 134.183. Notice to Commission Before Bringing Suit; Suit by State
Section 134.185. Intervention by Commission
Section 134.186. Costs of Suit; Filing of Bond