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Texas Natural Resources Code - NAT RES § 118.001. Authority to Require Plan for Pipeline Assessment or Testing

Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff

(a) The Railroad Commission of Texas by rule may require an operator to file for commission approval a plan for assessment or testing of a pipeline if the commission finds that:

(1) there is reason to believe that the pipeline may present a hazard to public health or safety;

(2) the commission lacks adequate information to assess the risk to public health or safety presented by the pipeline; or

(3) a plan is necessary for the commission to initiate or complete a pipeline safety investigation.

(b) The Railroad Commission of Texas may take enforcement action against a person who fails to:

(1) submit a required plan; or

(2) participate in a pipeline safety investigation.

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Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Natural Resources Code - NAT RES § 118.001. Authority to Require Plan for Pipeline Assessment or Testing - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/natural-resources-code/nat-res-sect-118-001/

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