SRC-MKV H.B. 2844 77(R)   BILL ANALYSIS


Senate Research Center   H.B. 2844
By: Lewis, Glenn (Moncrief)
Health & Human Services
5/9/2001
Engrossed


DIGEST AND PURPOSE 

The City of Fort Worth is granted authority by the United States
Environmental Protection Agency to conduct a pilot project named Project XL
that allows the city to develop an alternative method to address asbestos
removal in structures set for demolition. The alternative method currently
being considered by the city does not require asbestos removal prior to
demolition, does not adversely affect public health, and saves the city
money in the demolition process. H.B. 2844 gives the Texas Board of Health
the option of exempting a demolition or renovation project from state rules
relating to asbestos removal or abatement prior to demolition or
renovation.  

RULEMAKING AUTHORITY

This bill does not expressly grant any additional rulemaking authority to a
state officer, institution, or agency. 

SECTION BY SECTION ANALYSIS

SECTION 1. Amends Section 12, Texas Asbestos Health Protection Act (Article
4477-3a, Vernon's Texas Civil Statutes), by adding Subsection (o), to
authorize the Texas Board of Health to exempt a demolition or renovation
project from the rules relating to demolition and renovation activities
adopted under Subsection (k) under certain conditions. 
  
SECTION 2.  Effective date: upon passage or September 1, 2001.