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HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING |
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COMMITTEE: Environmental Regulation TIME & DATE: 10:00 AM, Tuesday, April 26, 2022 PLACE: E2.026
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The committee on Environmental Regulation will meet to consider and hear invited and public testimony on the following interim charges:
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Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following: · HB 1680, relating to the regulation of on-site sewage disposal systems on certain leased land that is owned by the federal government; · HB 4472, relating to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP); and · SB 900, which updates performance and safety standards for chemical storage vessels.
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Evaluate the allocation of TERP funds for effective air pollution reduction programs. Review which existing programs are over or undersubscribed and identify unrealized opportunities that would further program goals.
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Electronic public comment will be available for:
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HB 1680, relating to on-site sewage disposal systems |
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HB 4472, relating to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) |
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SB 900, relating to chemical storage vessels |
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Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP) |
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For those persons who will be testifying, information for in-person witness registration, can be found here: https://mytxlegis.capitol.texas.gov/HWRSPublic/About.aspx
A live video broadcast of this hearing will be available here: https://house.texas.gov/video-audio/
Instructions related to public access to the meeting location and health and safety protocols for attending this meeting are available here: https://house.texas.gov/committees/public-access-house-committee-meetings/
Texas residents who wish to electronically submit comments related to agenda items on this notice without testifying in person can do so until the hearing is adjourned by visiting: https://comments.house.texas.gov/home?c=c260
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NOTICE OF ASSISTANCE AT PUBLIC MEETINGS Persons with disabilities who plan to attend this meeting and who may need assistance, such as a sign language interpreter, are requested to contact Stacey Nicchio at (512) 463-0850, 24 hours prior to the meeting so that appropriate arrangements can be made.
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