Sec. 31.013. PERFORMANCE STANDARDS. (a) The commission shall adopt rules and performance standards to govern the granting of permits under this chapter and may impose additional requirements it considers necessary.
(b) A permit issued under this chapter must require that the subsurface construction and operations meet all applicable performance standards of this chapter and performance standards adopted by the commission relating to:
(1) construction, operation, closure, and decommissioning;
(2) casings, liners, and seals for subsurface excavations;
(3) water inflow management and disposal;
(4) ground movement control;
(5) roof control and shaft pillar dimensions; and
(6) spoils and industrial waste management and disposal.
(c) The permittee shall provide records as required by the executive director to indicate compliance with Subsections (a) and (b) of this section.
Added by Acts 1989, 71st Leg., ch. 2, Sec. 15.02(a), eff. Aug. 28, 1989.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 2 - Water Administration
Subtitle D - Water Quality Control
Chapter 31 - Subsurface Excavations
Section 31.003. Permit From Commission
Section 31.004. Application for Permit
Section 31.005. Information Required of Applicant
Section 31.006. Contents of Permit Application
Section 31.007. Application Fee
Section 31.008. Hearing on Permit Application
Section 31.009. Delegation of Hearing Powers
Section 31.011. Pending Litigation
Section 31.012. Issuance of Permit
Section 31.013. Performance Standards
Section 31.014. Additional Permit Considerations
Section 31.015. Environmental Report
Section 31.016. Power to Enter Property