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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The commission shall establish and maintain an air pollutant watch list. The air pollutant watch list must identify:
(1) each air contaminant that the commission determines, on the basis of federal or state ambient air quality standards for the contaminant, should be included on the air pollutant watch list; and
(2) each geographic area of the state for which ambient air quality monitoring data indicates that the individual or cumulative emissions of one or more air contaminants identified by the commission under Subdivision (1) may cause short-term or long-term adverse human health effects or odors in that area.
(b) The commission shall publish notice of and allow public comment on:
(1) an addition of an air contaminant to or removal of an air contaminant from the air pollutant watch list; or
(2) an addition of an area to or removal of an area from the air pollutant watch list.
(c) When considering the addition or removal of an area to or from the air pollutant watch list, the commission shall provide the monitoring data related to the area to the state senator and representative who represent the area.
(d) The commission may hold a public meeting in an area listed on the air pollutant watch list to provide residents of the area with information regarding:
(1) the reasons for the area's inclusion on the air pollutant watch list; and
(2) commission actions to reduce the emissions of air contaminants contributing to the area's inclusion on the air pollutant watch list.
(e) The air pollutant watch list and the addition or removal of a pollutant or area to or from the list are not matters subject to the requirements of Subchapter B, Chapter 2001, Government Code. 1
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 382.0161. Air Pollutant Watch List - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-382-0161/
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