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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a)(1) The commissioner shall promulgate rules that, to the greatest extent practicable, conform to the national contingency plan and rules promulgated under federal law.
(2) The commissioner may impose requirements under such rules that are in addition to or vary materially from federal requirements if the state interests served by the requirements substantially outweigh the burdens imposed on those subject to the requirements.
(3) Any request for judicial review of any rule must be filed in a district court in Travis County within 90 days of the effective date of the rule or plan challenged.
(4) Any matter subject to judicial review under Subdivisions (1) through (3) of this subsection shall not be subject to judicial review in any civil or criminal proceeding for enforcement or for recovery of response costs or damages.
(b) In implementing this chapter, the commissioner to the greatest extent practicable shall employ federal funds unless federal funds will not be available in an adequate period of time.
(c) All federal funds received by the state relating to response to unauthorized discharges of oil under this chapter shall be deposited in the fund.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Natural Resources Code - NAT RES § 40.258. Federal Law - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/natural-resources-code/nat-res-sect-40-258/
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