Sec. 40.116. AUDITS, INSPECTIONS, AND DRILLS. The commissioner may subject a vessel subject to Section 40.114 of this code or a terminal facility to an announced or unannounced audit, inspection, or drill to determine the discharge prevention and response capabilities of the terminal facility or vessels. Any vessel drill conducted by the commissioner shall be in cooperation and conjunction with the United States Coast Guard, and the commissioner's participation may not interfere with the schedule of the vessel.
Added by Acts 1991, 72nd Leg., ch. 10, Sec. 1, eff. March 28, 1991. Amended by Acts 2003, 78th Leg., ch. 146, Sec. 10, eff. Sept. 1, 2003.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 40 - Oil Spill Prevention and Response Act of 1991
Subchapter C. Oil Spill Prevention and Response
Section 40.101. Notification and Response
Section 40.102. Response Coordination
Section 40.103. Assistance and Compensation
Section 40.104. Qualified Immunity for Response Actions
Section 40.105. Equipment and Personnel
Section 40.106. Refusal to Cooperate
Section 40.107. Natural Resources Damages
Section 40.108. Derelict Vessels and Structures
Section 40.109. Registration of Terminal Facilities
Section 40.114. Contingency Plans for Vessels