81R14473 JJT-D
 
  By: Seliger S.B. No. 2235
 
 
 
A BILL TO BE ENTITLED
 
AN ACT
  relating to the definition of "operator" in relation to the
  regulation of a solid waste facility.
         BE IT ENACTED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF TEXAS:
         SECTION 1.  Section 361.003, Health and Safety Code, is
  amended by adding Subdivision (21-a) to read as follows:
               (21-a)  "Operator" means the person responsible for the
  overall operation of a solid waste facility.
         SECTION 2.  Sections 361.087 and 361.157, Health and Safety
  Code, are amended to read as follows:
         Sec. 361.087.  CONTENTS OF PERMIT.  A permit issued under
  this subchapter must include:
               (1)  the name and address of each person who owns the
  land on which the solid waste facility is located and the person who
  is or will be the operator [or person] in charge of the facility;
               (2)  a legal description of the land on which the
  facility is located; and
               (3)  the terms and conditions on which the permit is
  issued, including the duration of the permit.
         Sec. 361.157.  CONTENTS OF LICENSE.  A license for a solid
  waste facility issued by a county must include:
               (1)  the name and address of each person who owns the
  land on which the solid waste facility is located and the person who
  is or will be the operator [or person] in charge of the facility;
               (2)  a legal description of the land on which the
  facility is located; and
               (3)  the terms and conditions on which the license is
  issued, including the duration of the license.
         SECTION 3.  This Act takes effect September 1, 2009.