78R5253 JTS-F

By:  Smith of Harris                                              H.B. No. 1248


A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
AN ACT
relating to the land application of certain sludge. BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS: SECTION 1. Section 361.121, Health and Safety Code, is amended by amending Subsection (b) and adding Subsection (j) to read as follows: (b) Except as provided by Subsection (j), a [A] responsible person may not apply Class B sludge on a land application unit unless the responsible person has obtained a permit for that land application unit issued by the commission under this section on or after September 1, 2003. (j) A person who holds a registration for the application of Class B sludge for a beneficial use approved by the commission and who, on or before September 1, 2002, has submitted to the commission an administratively complete application for a permit under this section may apply Class B sludge in accordance with the terms of the registration until the commission issues a final decision to issue or deny the permit for which the person has applied. SECTION 2. This Act takes effect September 1, 2003.