Honorable Brian Birdwell, Chair, Senate Committee on Natural Resources & Economic Development
FROM:
John McGeady, Assistant Director Sarah Keyton, Assistant Director Legislative Budget Board
IN RE:
HB2726 by Kuempel (Relating to the commencement of construction of a project following the issuance of a draft permit for a permit amendment to an air quality permit.), As Engrossed
No significant fiscal implication to the State is anticipated.
The bill would amend the Health and Safety Code to permit a person that submits an application for a permit amendment to begin work related to the application after the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has issued a draft permit including the permit amendment for the exception of the construction of facilities within 880 yards of a residence. Based on the analysis of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, duties and responsibilities associated with implementing the provisions of the bill could be accomplished by utilizing existing resources.
Local Government Impact
No significant fiscal implication to units of local government is anticipated.