BILL ANALYSIS


                                                        H.B. 2579
                                               By: Howard (Brown)
                                                Natural Resources
                                                         05-17-95
                              Senate Committee Report (Unamended)
BACKGROUND

The interagency coordination council was designed to coordinate the
activities of the Water Commission, the Air Control Board, the
Department of Health, and the Railroad Commission concerning the
regulation of solid waste and solid waste management facilities and
the enforcement of the applicable solid waste laws and rules.

The Department of Health's municipal solid waste program has since
been transferred to the Texas Water Commission. On September 1,
1993 the Texas Water Commission became the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission (TNRCC), and the Air Control Board was
abolished and its powers, duties, and functions were transferred to
the newly established TNRCC.  
The TNRCC and the Railroad Commission now have a memorandum of
understanding regarding oil and gas related wastes, but all other
regulatory waste programs fall under the authority of the TNRCC.
These two agencies regularly review their memorandum of
understanding, therefore, eliminating the need for the interagency
coordination council.

PURPOSE

As proposed, H.B. 2579 repeals Section 361.021, Health and Safety
Code, abolishing the interagency coordination council.

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

It is the committee's opinion that this bill does not grant any
additional rulemaking authority to a state officer, institution, or
agency.

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Repealer: Section 361.021, Health and Safety Code
(Interagency Coordination Council).

SECTION 2. Emergency clause.
           Effective date: upon passage.