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Amend CSSB 1 (house committee printing) as follows:
(1)  In the bill pattern for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality on page VI-23, add the following new rider:
____.  Oil and Gas Inspection and Maintenance Report. Out of amounts appropriated above, the commission shall issue and make available for public comment a preliminary report on current or proposed state and federal rules and requirements related to inspection and maintenance requirements for oil and gas facilities covered by a permit by rule or a standard permit no later than January 1, 2022. The report must examine inspection and maintenance programs, including programs that use optical gas imaging, for the detection and repair of leaks of fugitive emissions from different equipment, the use of flaring and venting, emissions of volatile organic compounds from storage tanks, emissions of nitrogen oxide from compressor engines, maintenance and best practices for compressor stations, emissions from and maintenance of pneumatic devices. In preparing the report, the commission shall consider concerns raised about the rules or regulations as well as improvements that could be made to prevent emissions, improve safety and lower pollution. The commission may consider both incentives and regulations in considering improvements and may consult with the Railroad Commission, industry and the public. The commission may hold meetings to consider public comment. After considering public comment, if any, but not later than June 1, 2022, the commission shall post on its Internet website the final report.