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(a) The commission may issue a permit for the development of land over a closed municipal solid waste landfill facility only if the commission finds that the proposed development will not increase or create a potential threat to public health or the environment.
(b) The commission may impose conditions on a permit that are designed to prevent a threat to public health or the environment. Conditions may include:
(1) restrictions on building types, construction methods, pilings, boring, or digging;
(2) requiring ventilation, emissions or water quality monitoring devices, soil testing, warnings to subsequent owners or lessees, maintenance of structures or landfill containment, or the placement of additional soil layers or building pads; or
(3) any other conditions the commission finds to be reasonable and necessary to protect the public health or the environment or to ensure compliance with rules or conditions adopted or imposed under this subchapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 361.535. Issuance of Permit; Permit Conditions - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-361-535/
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