Sec. 1954.063. COMPLAINTS; RAPID RESPONSE TASK FORCE. (a) The department shall investigate any complaint involving the control and abatement of asbestos.
(b) The department shall maintain a rapid response task force to investigate each complaint received by the department regarding:
(1) possible health hazards to workers or the public; or
(2) contamination of the environment.
(c) The rapid response task force shall investigate a complaint not later than 48 hours after the time of the complaint to the department.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1421, Sec. 4, eff. June 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 12 - Practices and Trades Related to Water, Health, and Safety
Subtitle B - Practices Related to Health and Safety
Chapter 1954 - Asbestos Health Protection
Subchapter B. Powers and Duties of Executive Commissioner and Department
Section 1954.051. General Rulemaking Authority
Section 1954.052. Rules Regarding Asbestos Concentration Levels
Section 1954.053. Rules Regarding Performance Standards and Work Practices
Section 1954.054. Rules Restricting Advertising or Competitive Bidding
Section 1954.055. Reciprocity Agreement
Section 1954.057. General Investigative Authority
Section 1954.058. Authority to Contract for Inspections
Section 1954.059. Asbestos Site Inspections
Section 1954.060. Demolition and Renovation Activities; Inspections
Section 1954.061. Memorandum of Understanding Regarding Certain Solid Waste Facilities
Section 1954.062. Dissemination of Information; Educational Programs or Exhibits