Sec. 81.066. OIL AND GAS DIVISION MONITORING AND ENFORCEMENT STRATEGIC PLAN. (a) The oil and gas division of the commission shall develop and publish an annual plan for each state fiscal year to use the oil and gas monitoring and enforcement resources of the commission strategically to ensure public safety and protect the environment.
(b) The commission shall seek input from stakeholders when developing each annual plan.
(c) The commission shall collect and maintain information that accurately shows the commission's oil and gas monitoring and enforcement activities. Each annual plan must include a report of the information collected by the commission that shows the commission's oil and gas monitoring and enforcement activities over time.
(d) The information described by Subsection (c) must include data regarding violations of statutes or commission rules that relate to oil and gas, including:
(1) the number, type, and severity of:
(A) violations the commission found to have occurred;
(B) violations the commission referred for enforcement to the section of the commission responsible for enforcement; and
(C) violations for which the commission imposed a penalty or took other enforcement action;
(2) the number of major violations for which the commission imposed a penalty or took other enforcement action; and
(3) the number of repeat major violations, categorized by individual oil or gas lease, if applicable.
(e) The commission shall publish each annual plan on the commission's Internet website not later than July 1 of the year preceding the state fiscal year in which the commission implements the plan.
Added by Acts 2017, 85th Leg., R.S., Ch. 57 (H.B. 1818), Sec. 2, eff. September 1, 2017.
Structure Texas Statutes
Chapter 81 - Railroad Commission of Texas
Subchapter C. Jurisdiction, Powers, and Duties
Section 81.051. Jurisdiction of Commission
Section 81.0521. Fee for Application for Exception to Railroad Commission Rule
Section 81.0522. Natural Gas Policy Act Application Fee
Section 81.0523. Exclusive Jurisdiction and Express Preemption
Section 81.053. Commission Powers
Section 81.0531. Administrative Penalty
Section 81.0532. Penalty Assessment Procedure
Section 81.0533. Payment of Penalty; Refund
Section 81.0534. Recovery of Penalty
Section 81.054. Enforcement by Attorney General
Section 81.055. Pipeline System Financial Responsibility Requirements
Section 81.056. Contamination Report
Section 81.057. Exemption From Certain Purchasing Rules
Section 81.058. Administrative Penalty for Certain Natural Gas-Related Activities
Section 81.059. Appointment of Mediators for Informal Complaints
Section 81.0592. Consumer Interest Information
Section 81.060. Confidentiality Provisions
Section 81.061. Authority to Establish Market-Based Rates
Section 81.062. Public Participation
Section 81.063. Issuance, Suspension, or Revocation of License, Permit, or Certificate
Section 81.064. Powers of Commissioner or Designated Employee in Cases Before Commission
Section 81.065. Alternative Dispute Resolution Policy
Section 81.066. Oil and Gas Division Monitoring and Enforcement Strategic Plan
Section 81.067. Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund
Section 81.068. Purposes of Oil and Gas Regulation and Cleanup Fund
Section 81.070. Establishment of Surcharges on Fees
Section 81.071. Pipeline Safety and Regulatory Fees
Section 81.072. Verification by Contractors
Section 81.073. Critical Natural Gas Facilities and Entities
Section 81.073. Critical Natural Gas Facilities and Entities