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(a) In this section, “radioactive substance” has the meaning assigned by Section 401.003.
(b) Notwithstanding Subchapter H, Chapter 418, Government Code, or any other law requiring confidentiality, the department or any other state agency that receives a required report of a release of a radioactive substance into the environment shall immediately provide notice to each political subdivision of this state into which the substance was released. The notice must include the name, quantity, and state of matter of the radioactive substance released, if known.
(c) The information contained in the notice provided to a political subdivision under Subsection (b) is confidential and not subject to disclosure under Chapter 552, Government Code.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 501.0245. Notice of Radioactive Substance Release - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-501-0245/
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