Sec. 401.071. GENERAL POWERS OF COMMISSION IN RELATION TO LOW-LEVEL RADIOACTIVE WASTE. (a) The commission may:
(1) conduct, request, and participate in studies, investigations, and research relating to selection, preparation, construction, operation, maintenance, decommissioning, closing, and financing of disposal sites for and disposal of low-level radioactive waste; and
(2) advise, consult, and cooperate with the federal government, the state, interstate agencies, local governmental entities in this state, and private entities on matters involving the disposal of low-level radioactive waste.
(b) In carrying out its duties under this section the commission may:
(1) apply for, receive, accept, and administer gifts, grants, and other funds available from any source; and
(2) contract with the federal government, the state, interstate agencies, local governmental agencies, and private entities.
Added by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 1067, Sec. 3, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Title 5 - Sanitation and Environmental Quality
Subtitle D - Nuclear and Radioactive Materials
Chapter 401 - Radioactive Materials and Other Sources of Radiation
Subchapter C. Powers and Duties
Section 401.051. Adoption of Rules and Guidelines
Section 401.052. Rules for Transportation and Routing
Section 401.0525. Groundwater Protection Standards
Section 401.053. Classification System for Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Section 401.054. Notice and Hearing
Section 401.056. Emergency Orders
Section 401.059. Program Development
Section 401.060. Studies, Investigations, Etc
Section 401.061. Low-Level Radioactive Waste Studies
Section 401.062. Training Programs
Section 401.063. General Inspection Authority
Section 401.064. Inspection of X-Ray Equipment
Section 401.065. Inspection Agreements
Section 401.066. Surveillance Plans
Section 401.067. Local Government Inspections
Section 401.068. Impounding Sources of Radiation
Section 401.069. Memorandum of Understanding
Section 401.070. Relationship With Other Entities
Section 401.071. General Powers of Commission in Relation to Low-Level Radioactive Waste
Section 401.072. Disposal or Storage of High-Level Radioactive Waste