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Correcting amendment.
This document contains
corrections to final regulations (TD
9568), which were published in the
Federal Register on Thursday,
December 22, 2011 (76 FR 80082),
relating to section 482 and methods to
determine taxable income in connection
with a cost sharing arrangement.
DATES: This correction is effective on
February 14, 2012 and is applicable
beginning December 22, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joseph L. Tobin at (202) 435–5265 (not
a toll-free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
The final regulations that is the
subject of these corrections are under
section 482 of the Internal Revenue
Code.
PART 1—INCOME TAXES
Paragraph 1. The authority citation
for part 1 continues to read in part as
follows:
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Authority: 26 U.S.C. 7805 * * *
PART 1—[Corrected]
Par. 2. Section 1.482–7 is amended
by:
1. Revising the title of the table of
paragraph (g)(4)(viii), Example 2 (ii).
2. Revising the fourth sentence of
paragraph (g)(4)(viii), Example 3 (ii).
The revisions read as follows:
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Federal Register Liaison, Legal Processing
Division, Publication & Regulation Branch,
Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure and
Administration).
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BILLING CODE 4830–01–P
26 CFR Part 1
[TD 9568]
RIN 1545–BI47
Section 482; Methods To Determine
Taxable Income in Connection With a
Cost Sharing Arrangement; Correction
(IRS).
correcting amendments.
This document contains
corrections to a correcting amendment
(TD 9568), which was published in the
Federal Register on Wednesday,
January 25, 2012 (77 FR 3606) relating
to section 482 and methods to
determine taxable income in connection
with a cost sharing arrangement.
DATES: This correction is effective on
February 14, 2012, and is applicable
beginnning December 22, 2011.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Joseph L. Tobin at (202) 435–5265 (not
a toll-free number).
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
SUMMARY:
Background
The final regulations that are the
subject of these corrections are under
section 482 of the Internal Revenue
Code.
§ 1.482–7 Methods to determine taxable
income in connection with a cost sharing
arrangement.
Need for Correction
As published, the correcting
amendments to final regulations (TD
9568), contains errors which may prove
to be misleading and are in need of
clarification.
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AGENCY: Internal Revenue Service
ACTION: Correction to notice of
Correction of Publication
Accordingly, the final regulations (TD
9568) that was the subject of FR Doc.
2012–895 is corrected to read as follows:
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Need for Correction
As published, final regulations (TD
9568), contains errors which may prove
to be misleading and are in need of
clarification.
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present value of income and costs
attributable to its participation in the
licensing alternative would be 12.5% as
compared to the 15% discount rate that
would be applicable in determining the
present value of the net income attributable
to its participation in the CSA (reflecting the
increased risk borne by FS in bearing a share
of the R & D costs in the cost sharing
alternative). * * *
Correction of Publication
Accordingly, the publication of the
correcting amendments to final
regulations, (TD 9568), which were the
subject of FR Doc. 2012–895, is
corrected as follows:
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1. On page 3606, second column,
instructional paragraph 3., item 4. the
language ‘‘4. Revising paragraph
(k)(2)(ii)(3) is corrected to read ‘‘5.
Revising paragraph (k)(2)(ii)(A)(3).
2. On page 3606, second column,
under the instructional paragraph 3., the
language ‘‘4. Revising the fourth
sentence of paragraph (g)(4)(viii),
Example 3.’’ is added.
§ 1.482–7
[Corrected].
3. On page 3606, third column,
§ 1.482–7(g)(2)(v)(C), Example (i), add
three asterisks to the end of the
paragraph and remove the five asterisks
from below the paragraph.
4. On page 3606, third column,
§ 1.482–7(g)(2) after the five asterisks
following paragraph (ii) the language
‘‘(3) * * *’’, is corrected to read ‘‘(4)
* * *’’.
5. On page 3606, third column,
§ 1.482–7 (g)(4)(viii), the language ‘‘(viii)
* * *’’ is corrected to read ‘‘(viii)
Examples. * * *’’
6. On page 3606, third column,
§ 1.482–7(k)(2) below the five asterisks
following paragraph (viii), Example 3
add ‘‘(A)* * *’’ below ‘‘(ii)* * *’’ and
above ‘‘(3)’’ and underscore ‘‘(3)’’.
Guy R. Traynor,
Federal Register Liaison, Legal Processing
Division, Publication and Regulations
Branch, Associate Chief Counsel (Procedure
and Administration).
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation
and Enforcement
30 CFR Part 943
[SATS Nos. TX–061–FOR; TX–062–FOR;
TX–063–FOR; Docket No. OSM–2011–0007]
Texas Regulatory Program
Office of Surface Mining
Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior.
ACTION: Final rule; approval of
amendment.
AGENCY:
We, the Office of Surface
Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
(OSM), are approving three amendments
to the Texas regulatory program under
the Surface Mining Control and
Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or the
Act). Texas at its own initiative
submitted three separate amendments to
its program: SATS Nos. TX–061–FOR,
TX–062–FOR, and TX–063–FOR. Texas
proposed revisions in TX–061–FOR by
SUMMARY:
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adding language that no longer requires
an operation with only reclamation
activities ongoing to renew their mining
permit, to clarify the requirement to
maintain public liability insurance for
sites where the permit is not renewed
because the only activities ongoing are
reclamation, and to clarify midterm
review times for sites where the permit
is not renewed because the only ongoing
activities are reclamation. Texas
proposed revisions in TX–062–FOR by
adding a new definition for ‘‘Previously
mined land,’’ adding new language on
the effects of previous mining violations
from operations on previously mined
lands in relation to permit application
denials, and adding new language
explaining performance standards for
revegetation liability timeframes for coal
mining and reclamation operations.
Texas proposed revisions in TX–063–
FOR by adding a new definition for
‘‘Director;’’ deleting old language, and
adding new language clarifying the
review periods for new permits,
renewals, and significant revisions.
Texas revised its program to improve
operational efficiency.
DATES: Effective Date: February 14,
2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT:
Alfred L. Clayborne, Director, Tulsa
Field Office. Telephone: (918) 581–
6430. Email: aclayborne@osmre.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
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I. Background on the Texas Program
II. Submission of the Amendment
III. OSM’s Findings
IV. Summary and Disposition of Comments
V. OSM’s Decision
VI. Procedural Determinations
I. Background on the Texas Program
Section 503(a) of the Act permits a
State to assume primacy for the
regulation of surface coal mining and
reclamation operations on non-Federal
and non-Indian lands within its borders
by demonstrating that its program
includes, among other things, ‘‘a State
law which provides for the regulation of
surface coal mining and reclamation
operations in accordance with the
requirements of this Act * * *; and
rules and regulations consistent with
regulations issued by the Secretary
pursuant to this Act.’’ See 30 U.S.C.
1253(a)(1) and (7). On the basis of these
criteria, the Secretary of the Interior
conditionally approved the Texas
program effective February 16, 1980.
You can find background information
on the Texas program, including the
Secretary’s findings, the disposition of
comments, and the conditions of
approval of the Texas program in the
February 27, 1980, Federal Register (45
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FR 12998). You can also find later
actions concerning the Texas program
and program amendments at 30 CFR
943.10, 943.15, and 943.16.
Federal regulations at 30 CFR 732.15
and 732.17. The full text of the changes
made can be found in the administrative
record or online at Regulations.gov.
II. Submission of the Amendment
By letter dated May 18, 2011,
(Administrative Record No. TX–667)
Texas sent us an amendment to its
Program under SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1201
et seq.) at its own initiative. This
amendment added language to no longer
require an operation with only
reclamation activities ongoing to renew
their mining permit, to clarify the
requirement to maintain public liability
insurance for sites where the permit is
not renewed because the only activities
ongoing are reclamation, and to clarify
midterm review times for sites where
the permit is not renewed because the
only ongoing activities are reclamation.
By letter dated May 26, 2011,
(Administrative Record No. TX–668)
Texas sent us an amendment to its
Program under SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1201
et seq.) at its own initiative. This
amendment added a new definition for
‘‘Previously mined land,’’ added new
language on the effects of previous
mining violations from operations on
previously mined lands in relation to
permit application denials, and added
new language explaining performance
standards for revegetation liability
timeframes for coal mining and
reclamation operations.
By letter dated June 3, 2011,
(Administrative Record No. TX–669)
Texas sent us an amendment to its
Program under SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1201
et seq.) at its own initiative. This
amendment added a new definition for
‘‘Director;’’ deleted old language, and
added new language clarifying the
review periods for new permits,
renewals, and significant revisions.
Texas revised its program with these
three amendments to improve
operational efficiency.
We announced receipt of the
proposed amendments in the August 16,
2011, Federal Register (75 FR 50708). In
the same document, we opened the
public comment period and provided an
opportunity for a public hearing or
meeting on the adequacy of the
amendments. We did not hold a public
hearing or meeting because no one
requested one. The public comment
period ended on September 15, 2011.
We did not receive any public
comments.
A. TX–061–FOR
III. OSM’s Findings
We are approving the amendments as
described below. The following are the
findings we made concerning the
amendments under SMCRA and the
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Section 12.100. Responsibilities
Texas added new language allowing a
permittee to not renew their mining
permit if the activities on the site are
solely for reclamation purposes.
We find that Texas’ new language is
substantively the same as the language
of the counterpart Federal regulations at
30 CFR 773.4(a) and will not make
Texas’ regulations less effective than the
Federal counterpart. Therefore, we are
approving it.
2. 16 Texas Administrative Code
Section 12.225. Commission Review of
Outstanding Permits
Texas added a new paragraph (a)(3) to
clarify that midterm permit reviews will
continue to be conducted when an
existing permit is not renewed because
the only ongoing activities within the
permit area are for reclamation.
We find that this new paragraph is
comparable to its Federal counterpart at
30 CFR 774.10(a)(2) and (3) and its
addition does not make Texas’
regulations less effective than the
Federal regulation. Therefore, we are
approving it.
3. 16 Texas Administrative Code
Section 12.311. Terms and Conditions
for Liability Insurance
Texas revised this section with minor
language changes to paragraph (b).
We find that Texas’ changes make this
paragraph substantively the same as the
counterpart Federal regulation 30 CFR
800.60(b). Therefore, we are approving
them.
B. TX–062–FOR
1. Texas Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Act Section 134.004.
Definitions
Texas added a new definition for
‘‘previously mined land’’ in lieu of the
definition of ‘‘lands eligible for
remining’’ contained in SMCRA at
§ 701(34).
We find that Texas’ new definition
coincides with definitions found in the
Federal regulations dealing with
remining and is a suitable counterpart to
the definition contained in SMCRA
because it addresses all aspects of the
SMCRA definition. Therefore, the
addition of this new definition will
make Texas’ statutes no less stringent
than SMCRA and we are approving it.
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2. Texas Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Act Section 134.069. Effect
of Past or Present Violation
Texas added a new paragraph (c) to
incorporate equivalent statutory
language found at SMCRA § 510(e) with
regard to the criteria for denial of a
permit application due to permit
violations during mining on previously
mined land. Although Texas’ language
is not identical to the Federal language,
it is similar. SMCRA § 510(e) is specific
that the unanticipated event or
condition is ‘‘at’’ a surface coal mine
while Texas’ § 134.069 uses the phrase
‘‘in connection with.’’
We find that this difference in
wording is allowable as long as Texas
implements it with the same intent of
SMCRA § 510(e) and the Federal
regulations at 30 CFR 773.13. Based on
this, we find that the addition of the
new paragraph will make Texas’ statutes
no less stringent than the requirements
of SMCRA. Therefore, we are approving
it.
3. Texas Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Act Section 134.092.
Performance Standards
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4. Texas Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Act Section 134.104.
Responsibility for Revegetation: Area of
Low Precipitation
Texas added new language to this
section to incorporate equivalent
statutory language found at SMCRA
§ 515(b)(20) with regard to the term of
the extended responsibility period for
mining of previously mined lands. The
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We find that these changes make
Texas’ statutes no less stringent than the
requirements of SMCRA. Therefore, we
are approving them.
5. Texas Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Act Section 134.105.
Responsibility for Revegetation: LongTerm Intensive Agricultural Postmining
Use
Texas added this new section to
codify application processing
timeframes that have previously been in
effect and to comply with SMCRA
§ 511(a)(2) which requires States to
establish such timeframes. Texas
established a seven day application
review period to determine application
completeness followed by a 120 day
review period for new permits,
renewals, or significant revisions and a
90 day review period for applications
considered to be non-significant
departures.
We find that the addition of this new
section makes Texas’ statutes no less
stringent than the requirements of
SMCRA. Therefore, we are approving it.
Texas deleted language in this section
referring to the ‘‘five year or 10 year’’
period of responsibility. This deletion
was made so the section coincides with
other changes made to the statutes that
were discussed above. This change
allows the modified sentence to refer to
whichever ‘‘applicable period’’ applies.
We find that this deletion makes
Texas’ statutes no less stringent than the
requirements of SMCRA. Therefore, we
are approving it.
C. TX–063–FOR
Texas added new language to (a)(20)
to incorporate equivalent statutory
language found at SMCRA § 515(b)(20)
with regard to the term of the extended
responsibility period for mining of
previously mined lands.
This new language creates a separate
paragraph, (a)(20)(B), for lands that meet
the new definition of ‘‘previously mined
lands’’ which we have already found to
be no less stringent than SMCRA. Texas’
new provision requiring an operator to
assume responsibility for 2 years on
previously mined land is substantively
the same as the Federal requirements at
515(b)(20)(B). However, this section
does not address the period of
responsibility for areas that receive an
annual precipitation amount of 26
inches or less. This responsibility
requirement is addressed in section
134.104 and is discussed below.
We find that this new language makes
Texas’ statutes no less stringent than the
requirements of SMCRA. Therefore, we
are approving it.
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periods for areas that receive an annual
average precipitation amount of 26
inches or less as five years on
previously mined lands and 10 years on
lands not previously mined.
We find that this new language makes
Texas’ statutes no less stringent than the
requirements of SMCRA. Therefore, we
are approving it.
1. Texas Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Act Section 134.004.
Definitions
Texas added a definition for
‘‘Director,’’ defining it as the director of
the Surface Mining and Reclamation
Division of the Railroad Commission of
Texas or the director’s representative.
We find that there is no Federal
counterpart for the new definition and
it does not make Texas’ statutes less
stringent than the requirements of
SMCRA. However, Texas’ current
regulations at § 12.3(54) currently define
‘‘director’’ as ‘‘the Director of the Office
of Surface Mining Reclamation and
Enforcement (OSM).’’ Once we approve
this change to Texas’ statute, Texas will
amend its approved program
regulations. We are approving this
change to Texas’ statutes.
2. Texas Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Act Section 134.080.
Approval of Permit Revision
Texas modified the section’s title and
deleted paragraph (b), which required
the Commission to approve or
disapprove a permit revision within 90
days. Texas added a new section
134.085 that describes, in detail, the
Commission’s requirements for
processing new permits, renewals, and
revisions, including processing and
notification timeframes. SMCRA
§ 511(a)(2) requires that revisions be
approved or disapproved ‘‘within a
period of time established by the State
or Federal Program.’’
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3. Texas Surface Coal Mining and
Reclamation Act Section 134.085.
Review Periods for New Permits,
Renewals, and Revisions
IV. Summary and Disposition of
Comments
Public Comments
We asked for public comments on the
amendments, but did not receive any.
Federal Agency Comments
On June 27, 2011, under 30 CFR
732.17(h)(11)(i) and section 503(b) of
SMCRA, we requested comments on the
amendments from various Federal
agencies with an actual or potential
interest in the Texas program
(Administrative Record Nos. TX–667.02,
TX–668.02, and TX–669.02). We did not
receive any comments.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Concurrence and Comments
Under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(11)(ii), we
are required to get a written concurrence
from EPA for those provisions of the
program amendments that relate to air
or water quality standards issued under
the authority of the Clean Water Act (33
U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) or the Clean Air Act
(42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.). None of the
revisions that Texas proposed to make
in these amendments pertained to air or
water quality standards. Therefore, we
did not ask EPA to concur on the
amendments. However, on June 27,
2011, under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(11)(i), we
requested comments on the
amendments from the EPA
(Administrative Record Nos. TX–667.02,
TX–668.02, and TX–669.02). The EPA
did not respond to our request.
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State Historical Preservation Officer
(SHPO) and the Advisory Council on
Historic Preservation (ACHP)
Under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(4), we are
required to request comments from the
SHPO and ACHP on amendments that
may have an effect on historic
properties. On June 27, 2011, we
requested comments on Texas’
amendments (Administrative Record
Nos. TX–667.02, TX–668.02, and TX–
669.02), but neither responded to our
request.
V. OSM’s Decision
Based on the above findings, we
approve the amendments Texas sent us
on May 18, 2011, May 26, 2011, and
June 3, 2011.
To implement this decision, we are
amending the Federal regulations at 30
CFR part 943, which codify decisions
concerning the Texas program. We find
that good cause exists under 5 U.S.C.
553(d)(3) to make this final rule
effective immediately. Section 503(a) of
SMCRA requires that the State’s
program demonstrate that the State has
the capability of carrying out the
provisions of the Act and meeting its
purposes. Making this rule effective
immediately will expedite that process.
SMCRA requires consistency of State
and Federal standards.
VI. Procedural Determinations
Executive Order 12630—Takings
This rule does not have takings
implications. This determination is
based on the analysis performed for the
counterpart Federal regulation.
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Executive Order 12866—Regulatory
Planning and Review
This rule is exempted from review by
the Office of Management and Budget
(OMB) under Executive Order 12866.
Executive Order 12988—Civil Justice
Reform
The Department of the Interior has
conducted the reviews required by
section 3 of Executive Order 12988 and
has determined that this rule meets the
applicable standards of subsections (a)
and (b) of that section. However, these
standards are not applicable to the
actual language of State regulatory
programs and program amendments
because each program is drafted and
promulgated by a specific State, not by
OSM. Under sections 503 and 505 of
SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1253 and 1255) and
the Federal regulations at 30 CFR
730.11, 732.15, and 732.17(h)(10)
decisions on proposed State regulatory
programs and program amendments
submitted by the States must be based
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solely on a determination of whether the
submittal is consistent with SMCRA and
its implementing Federal regulations
and whether the other requirements of
30 CFR parts 730, 731, and 732 have
been met.
Executive Order 13132—Federalism
This rule does not have Federalism
implications. SMCRA delineates the
roles of the Federal and State
governments with regard to the
regulation of surface coal mining and
reclamation operations. One of the
purposes of SMCRA is to ‘‘establish a
nationwide program to protect society
and the environment from the adverse
effects of surface coal mining
operations.’’ Section 503(a)(1) of
SMCRA requires that State laws
regulating surface coal mining and
reclamation operations be ‘‘in
accordance with’’ the requirements of
SMCRA, and section 503(a)(7) requires
that State programs contain rules and
regulations ‘‘consistent with’’
regulations issued by the Secretary
pursuant to SMCRA.
Executive Order 13175—Consultation
and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments
In accordance with Executive Order
13175, we have evaluated the potential
effects of this rule on Federallyrecognized Indian tribes and have
determined that the rule does not have
substantial direct effects on one or more
Indian tribes, on the relationship
between the Federal Government and
Indian tribes, or on the distribution of
power and responsibilities between the
Federal Government and Indian tribes.
This determination is based on the fact
that the Texas program does not regulate
coal exploration and surface coal
mining and reclamation operations on
Indian lands. Therefore, the Texas
program has no effect on Federallyrecognized Indian tribes.
Executive Order 13211—Regulations
That Significantly Affect the Supply,
Distribution, or Use of Energy
On May 18, 2001, the President issued
Executive Order 13211 which requires
agencies to prepare a Statement of
Energy Effects for a rule that is (1)
considered significant under Executive
Order 12866, and (2) likely to have a
significant adverse effect on the supply,
distribution, or use of energy. Because
this rule is exempt from review under
Executive Order 12866 and is not
expected to have a significant adverse
effect on the supply, distribution, or use
of energy, a Statement of Energy Effects
is not required.
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National Environmental Policy Act
This rule does not require an
environmental impact statement
because section 702(d) of SMCRA (30
U.S.C. 1292(d)) provides that agency
decisions on proposed State regulatory
program provisions do not constitute
major Federal actions within the
meaning of section 102(2)(C) of the
National Environmental Policy Act (42
U.S.C. 4332(2)(C)).
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not contain
information collection requirements that
require approval by OMB under the
Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
3507 et seq.).
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Department of the Interior
certifies that this rule will not have a
significant economic impact on a
substantial number of small entities
under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5
U.S.C. 601 et seq.). The State submittal,
which is the subject of this rule, is based
upon counterpart Federal regulations for
which an economic analysis was
prepared and certification made that
such regulations would not have a
significant economic effect upon a
substantial number of small entities. In
making the determination as to whether
this rule would have a significant
economic impact, the Department relied
upon the data and assumptions for the
counterpart Federal regulations.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement
Fairness Act
This rule is not a major rule under 5
U.S.C. 804(2), the Small Business
Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act.
This rule: (a) Does not have an annual
effect on the economy of $100 million;
(b) Will not cause a major increase in
costs or prices for consumers,
individual industries, Federal, State, or
local government agencies, or
geographic regions; and (c) Does not
have significant adverse effects on
competition, employment, investment,
productivity, innovation, or the ability
of U.S.-based enterprises to compete
with foreign-based enterprises. This
determination is based upon the fact
that the State submittal, which is the
subject of this rule, is based upon
counterpart Federal regulations for
which an analysis was prepared and a
determination made that the Federal
regulation was not considered a major
rule.
Unfunded Mandates
This rule will not impose an
unfunded mandate on State, local, or
tribal governments or the private sector
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of $100 million or more in any given
year. This determination is based upon
the fact that the State submittal, which
is the subject of this rule, is based upon
counterpart Federal regulations for
which an analysis was prepared and a
determination made that the Federal
regulation did not impose an unfunded
mandate.
Dated: November 9, 2011.
Ervin J. Barchenger,
Regional Director, Mid-Continent Region.
List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 943
Intergovernmental relations, Surface
mining, Underground mining.
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1. The authority citation for Part 943
continues to read as follows:
Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.
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16 TAC 12.100(a); 12.225(a)(3); 12.311(b); TSCMRA 134.004 (7-a) and (15-a);
134.069(c); 134.080(a) and (b); 134.085; 134.092(20); 134.104(1) and (2); and
134.105(a).
DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY
Financial Crimes Enforcement Network
31 CFR Parts 1010 and 1029
RIN 1506–AB02
Anti-Money Laundering Program and
Suspicious Activity Report Filing
Requirements for Residential Mortgage
Lenders and Originators
Financial Crimes Enforcement
Network (‘‘FinCEN’’), Treasury.
AGENCY:
Final rule.
FinCEN, a bureau of the
Department of the Treasury
(‘‘Treasury’’), is issuing this Final Rule
defining non-bank residential mortgage
lenders and originators as loan or
finance companies for the purpose of
requiring them to establish anti-money
laundering programs and report
suspicious activities under the Bank
Secrecy Act.
SUMMARY:
Effective Date: This rule is
effective April 16, 2012.
Compliance Date: The compliance
date for 31 CFR 1029.210 is August 13,
2012.
DATES:
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and select Option 1.
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I. Statutory and Regulatory Background
The Bank Secrecy Act (‘‘BSA’’) 1
authorizes the Secretary of the Treasury
(the ‘‘Secretary’’) to issue regulations
requiring financial institutions to keep
records and file reports that the
Secretary determines ‘‘have a high
degree of usefulness in criminal, tax, or
regulatory investigations or proceedings,
or in the conduct of intelligence or
counterintelligence activities, including
analysis, to protect against international
terrorism.’’ 2 In addition, the Secretary is
authorized to impose anti-money
laundering (‘‘AML’’) program
requirements on financial institutions.3
The authority of the Secretary to
administer the BSA has been delegated
to the Director of FinCEN.4
Financial institutions are required to
establish AML programs that include, at
a minimum: (1) The development of
internal policies, procedures, and
controls; (2) the designation of a
compliance officer; (3) an ongoing
employee training program; and (4) an
independent audit function to test
programs. When prescribing minimum
standards for AML programs, FinCEN
must ‘‘consider the extent to which the
requirements imposed under [the AML
program requirement] are
commensurate with the size, location,
and activities of the financial
institutions to which such regulations
1 ‘‘Bank Secrecy Act’’ is the name that has come
to be applied to the Currency and Foreign
Transactions Reporting Act (Titles I and II of Pub.
L. 91–508), its amendments, and the other statutes
referring to the subject matter of that Act. These
statutes are codified at 12 U.S.C. 1829b, 12 U.S.C.
1951–1959, and 31 U.S.C. 5311–5314 and 5316–
5332, and notes thereto.
2 31 U.S.C. 5311.
3 31 U.S.C. 5318(h).
4 See Treasury Order 180–01 (Sept. 26, 2002).
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apply.’’ 5 The BSA also requires
financial institutions to file suspicious
activity reports (‘‘SARs’’).6
The BSA defines the term ‘‘financial
institution’’ to include, in part, a loan or
finance company.7 The term ‘‘loan or
finance company’’ is not defined in any
FinCEN regulation, and there is no
legislative history on the term. The
term, however, can reasonably be
construed to extend to any business
entity that makes loans to or finances
purchases on behalf of consumers and
businesses. Some loan and finance
companies extend personal loans and
loans secured by real estate mortgages
and deeds of trust, including home
equity loans. Non-bank residential
mortgage lenders and originators
(‘‘RMLOs’’—generally known as
‘‘mortgage companies’’ and ‘‘mortgage
brokers’’ in the residential mortgage
business sector) are a significant subset
of the ‘‘loan or finance company’’
category, in terms of the number of
businesses and the aggregate volume
5 Public Law 107–56 352(c), 115 Stat. § 322,
codified at 31 U.S.C. 5318 note. Public Law 107–
56 is the Uniting and Strengthening America by
Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept
and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (‘‘USA
PATRIOT Act’’).
6 31 U.S.C. 5318(g). Section 5318(g) gives the
Secretary authority to require financial institutions
to file SARs. This section was added to the BSA by
section 1517 of the Annunzio-Wylie Anti-Money
Laundering Act, Title XV of the Housing and
Community Development Act of 1992, Public Law
102–550; it was expanded by section 403 of the
Money Laundering Suppression Act of 1994, Title
IV of the Riegle Community Development and
Regulatory Improvement Act of 1994, Public Law
103–325, to require designation of a single
government recipient for reports of suspicious
transactions.
7 31 U.S.C. 5312(a)(2)(P).
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DEPARTMENT OF THE INTERIOR
Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
30 CFR Part 943
[SATS Nos. TX-061-FOR; TX-062-FOR; TX-063-FOR; Docket No. OSM-2011-
0007]
Texas Regulatory Program
AGENCY: Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement, Interior.
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SUMMARY: We, the Office of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement
(OSM), are approving three amendments to the Texas regulatory program
under the Surface Mining Control and Reclamation Act of 1977 (SMCRA or
the Act). Texas at its own initiative submitted three separate
amendments to its program: SATS Nos. TX-061-FOR, TX-062-FOR, and TX-
063-FOR. Texas proposed revisions in TX-061-FOR by
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adding language that no longer requires an operation with only
reclamation activities ongoing to renew their mining permit, to clarify
the requirement to maintain public liability insurance for sites where
the permit is not renewed because the only activities ongoing are
reclamation, and to clarify midterm review times for sites where the
permit is not renewed because the only ongoing activities are
reclamation. Texas proposed revisions in TX-062-FOR by adding a new
definition for ``Previously mined land,'' adding new language on the
effects of previous mining violations from operations on previously
mined lands in relation to permit application denials, and adding new
language explaining performance standards for revegetation liability
timeframes for coal mining and reclamation operations. Texas proposed
revisions in TX-063-FOR by adding a new definition for ``Director;''
deleting old language, and adding new language clarifying the review
periods for new permits, renewals, and significant revisions. Texas
revised its program to improve operational efficiency.
DATES: Effective Date: February 14, 2012.
FOR FURTHER INFORMATION CONTACT: Alfred L. Clayborne, Director, Tulsa
Field Office. Telephone: (918) 581-6430. Email: aclayborne@osmre.gov.
SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION:
I. Background on the Texas Program
II. Submission of the Amendment
III. OSM's Findings
IV. Summary and Disposition of Comments
V. OSM's Decision
VI. Procedural Determinations
I. Background on the Texas Program
Section 503(a) of the Act permits a State to assume primacy for the
regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations on non-
Federal and non-Indian lands within its borders by demonstrating that
its program includes, among other things, ``a State law which provides
for the regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations in
accordance with the requirements of this Act * * *; and rules and
regulations consistent with regulations issued by the Secretary
pursuant to this Act.'' See 30 U.S.C. 1253(a)(1) and (7). On the basis
of these criteria, the Secretary of the Interior conditionally approved
the Texas program effective February 16, 1980. You can find background
information on the Texas program, including the Secretary's findings,
the disposition of comments, and the conditions of approval of the
Texas program in the February 27, 1980, Federal Register (45 FR 12998).
You can also find later actions concerning the Texas program and
program amendments at 30 CFR 943.10, 943.15, and 943.16.
II. Submission of the Amendment
By letter dated May 18, 2011, (Administrative Record No. TX-667)
Texas sent us an amendment to its Program under SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1201
et seq.) at its own initiative. This amendment added language to no
longer require an operation with only reclamation activities ongoing to
renew their mining permit, to clarify the requirement to maintain
public liability insurance for sites where the permit is not renewed
because the only activities ongoing are reclamation, and to clarify
midterm review times for sites where the permit is not renewed because
the only ongoing activities are reclamation.
By letter dated May 26, 2011, (Administrative Record No. TX-668)
Texas sent us an amendment to its Program under SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1201
et seq.) at its own initiative. This amendment added a new definition
for ``Previously mined land,'' added new language on the effects of
previous mining violations from operations on previously mined lands in
relation to permit application denials, and added new language
explaining performance standards for revegetation liability timeframes
for coal mining and reclamation operations.
By letter dated June 3, 2011, (Administrative Record No. TX-669)
Texas sent us an amendment to its Program under SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1201
et seq.) at its own initiative. This amendment added a new definition
for ``Director;'' deleted old language, and added new language
clarifying the review periods for new permits, renewals, and
significant revisions.
Texas revised its program with these three amendments to improve
operational efficiency.
We announced receipt of the proposed amendments in the August 16,
2011, Federal Register (75 FR 50708). In the same document, we opened
the public comment period and provided an opportunity for a public
hearing or meeting on the adequacy of the amendments. We did not hold a
public hearing or meeting because no one requested one. The public
comment period ended on September 15, 2011. We did not receive any
public comments.
III. OSM's Findings
We are approving the amendments as described below. The following
are the findings we made concerning the amendments under SMCRA and the
Federal regulations at 30 CFR 732.15 and 732.17. The full text of the
changes made can be found in the administrative record or online at
Regulations.gov.
A. TX-061-FOR
1. 16 Texas Administrative Code Section 12.100. Responsibilities
Texas added new language allowing a permittee to not renew their
mining permit if the activities on the site are solely for reclamation
purposes.
We find that Texas' new language is substantively the same as the
language of the counterpart Federal regulations at 30 CFR 773.4(a) and
will not make Texas' regulations less effective than the Federal
counterpart. Therefore, we are approving it.
2. 16 Texas Administrative Code Section 12.225. Commission Review of
Outstanding Permits
Texas added a new paragraph (a)(3) to clarify that midterm permit
reviews will continue to be conducted when an existing permit is not
renewed because the only ongoing activities within the permit area are
for reclamation.
We find that this new paragraph is comparable to its Federal
counterpart at 30 CFR 774.10(a)(2) and (3) and its addition does not
make Texas' regulations less effective than the Federal regulation.
Therefore, we are approving it.
3. 16 Texas Administrative Code Section 12.311. Terms and Conditions
for Liability Insurance
Texas revised this section with minor language changes to paragraph
(b).
We find that Texas' changes make this paragraph substantively the
same as the counterpart Federal regulation 30 CFR 800.60(b). Therefore,
we are approving them.
B. TX-062-FOR
1. Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act Section 134.004.
Definitions
Texas added a new definition for ``previously mined land'' in lieu
of the definition of ``lands eligible for remining'' contained in SMCRA
at Sec. 701(34).
We find that Texas' new definition coincides with definitions found
in the Federal regulations dealing with remining and is a suitable
counterpart to the definition contained in SMCRA because it addresses
all aspects of the SMCRA definition. Therefore, the addition of this
new definition will make Texas' statutes no less stringent than SMCRA
and we are approving it.
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2. Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act Section 134.069.
Effect of Past or Present Violation
Texas added a new paragraph (c) to incorporate equivalent statutory
language found at SMCRA Sec. 510(e) with regard to the criteria for
denial of a permit application due to permit violations during mining
on previously mined land. Although Texas' language is not identical to
the Federal language, it is similar. SMCRA Sec. 510(e) is specific
that the unanticipated event or condition is ``at'' a surface coal mine
while Texas' Sec. 134.069 uses the phrase ``in connection with.''
We find that this difference in wording is allowable as long as
Texas implements it with the same intent of SMCRA Sec. 510(e) and the
Federal regulations at 30 CFR 773.13. Based on this, we find that the
addition of the new paragraph will make Texas' statutes no less
stringent than the requirements of SMCRA. Therefore, we are approving
it.
3. Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act Section 134.092.
Performance Standards
Texas added new language to (a)(20) to incorporate equivalent
statutory language found at SMCRA Sec. 515(b)(20) with regard to the
term of the extended responsibility period for mining of previously
mined lands.
This new language creates a separate paragraph, (a)(20)(B), for
lands that meet the new definition of ``previously mined lands'' which
we have already found to be no less stringent than SMCRA. Texas' new
provision requiring an operator to assume responsibility for 2 years on
previously mined land is substantively the same as the Federal
requirements at 515(b)(20)(B). However, this section does not address
the period of responsibility for areas that receive an annual
precipitation amount of 26 inches or less. This responsibility
requirement is addressed in section 134.104 and is discussed below.
We find that this new language makes Texas' statutes no less
stringent than the requirements of SMCRA. Therefore, we are approving
it.
4. Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act Section 134.104.
Responsibility for Revegetation: Area of Low Precipitation
Texas added new language to this section to incorporate equivalent
statutory language found at SMCRA Sec. 515(b)(20) with regard to the
term of the extended responsibility period for mining of previously
mined lands. The new language clarifies the liability periods for areas
that receive an annual average precipitation amount of 26 inches or
less as five years on previously mined lands and 10 years on lands not
previously mined.
We find that this new language makes Texas' statutes no less
stringent than the requirements of SMCRA. Therefore, we are approving
it.
5. Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act Section 134.105.
Responsibility for Revegetation: Long-Term Intensive Agricultural
Postmining Use
Texas deleted language in this section referring to the ``five year
or 10 year'' period of responsibility. This deletion was made so the
section coincides with other changes made to the statutes that were
discussed above. This change allows the modified sentence to refer to
whichever ``applicable period'' applies.
We find that this deletion makes Texas' statutes no less stringent
than the requirements of SMCRA. Therefore, we are approving it.
C. TX-063-FOR
1. Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act Section 134.004.
Definitions
Texas added a definition for ``Director,'' defining it as the
director of the Surface Mining and Reclamation Division of the Railroad
Commission of Texas or the director's representative.
We find that there is no Federal counterpart for the new definition
and it does not make Texas' statutes less stringent than the
requirements of SMCRA. However, Texas' current regulations at Sec.
12.3(54) currently define ``director'' as ``the Director of the Office
of Surface Mining Reclamation and Enforcement (OSM).'' Once we approve
this change to Texas' statute, Texas will amend its approved program
regulations. We are approving this change to Texas' statutes.
2. Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act Section 134.080.
Approval of Permit Revision
Texas modified the section's title and deleted paragraph (b), which
required the Commission to approve or disapprove a permit revision
within 90 days. Texas added a new section 134.085 that describes, in
detail, the Commission's requirements for processing new permits,
renewals, and revisions, including processing and notification
timeframes. SMCRA Sec. 511(a)(2) requires that revisions be approved
or disapproved ``within a period of time established by the State or
Federal Program.''
We find that these changes make Texas' statutes no less stringent
than the requirements of SMCRA. Therefore, we are approving them.
3. Texas Surface Coal Mining and Reclamation Act Section 134.085.
Review Periods for New Permits, Renewals, and Revisions
Texas added this new section to codify application processing
timeframes that have previously been in effect and to comply with SMCRA
Sec. 511(a)(2) which requires States to establish such timeframes.
Texas established a seven day application review period to determine
application completeness followed by a 120 day review period for new
permits, renewals, or significant revisions and a 90 day review period
for applications considered to be non-significant departures.
We find that the addition of this new section makes Texas' statutes
no less stringent than the requirements of SMCRA. Therefore, we are
approving it.
IV. Summary and Disposition of Comments
Public Comments
We asked for public comments on the amendments, but did not receive
any.
Federal Agency Comments
On June 27, 2011, under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(11)(i) and section 503(b)
of SMCRA, we requested comments on the amendments from various Federal
agencies with an actual or potential interest in the Texas program
(Administrative Record Nos. TX-667.02, TX-668.02, and TX-669.02). We
did not receive any comments.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Concurrence and Comments
Under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(11)(ii), we are required to get a written
concurrence from EPA for those provisions of the program amendments
that relate to air or water quality standards issued under the
authority of the Clean Water Act (33 U.S.C. 1251 et seq.) or the Clean
Air Act (42 U.S.C. 7401 et seq.). None of the revisions that Texas
proposed to make in these amendments pertained to air or water quality
standards. Therefore, we did not ask EPA to concur on the amendments.
However, on June 27, 2011, under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(11)(i), we requested
comments on the amendments from the EPA (Administrative Record Nos. TX-
667.02, TX-668.02, and TX-669.02). The EPA did not respond to our
request.
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State Historical Preservation Officer (SHPO) and the Advisory Council
on Historic Preservation (ACHP)
Under 30 CFR 732.17(h)(4), we are required to request comments from
the SHPO and ACHP on amendments that may have an effect on historic
properties. On June 27, 2011, we requested comments on Texas'
amendments (Administrative Record Nos. TX-667.02, TX-668.02, and TX-
669.02), but neither responded to our request.
V. OSM's Decision
Based on the above findings, we approve the amendments Texas sent
us on May 18, 2011, May 26, 2011, and June 3, 2011.
To implement this decision, we are amending the Federal regulations
at 30 CFR part 943, which codify decisions concerning the Texas
program. We find that good cause exists under 5 U.S.C. 553(d)(3) to
make this final rule effective immediately. Section 503(a) of SMCRA
requires that the State's program demonstrate that the State has the
capability of carrying out the provisions of the Act and meeting its
purposes. Making this rule effective immediately will expedite that
process. SMCRA requires consistency of State and Federal standards.
VI. Procedural Determinations
Executive Order 12630--Takings
This rule does not have takings implications. This determination is
based on the analysis performed for the counterpart Federal regulation.
Executive Order 12866--Regulatory Planning and Review
This rule is exempted from review by the Office of Management and
Budget (OMB) under Executive Order 12866.
Executive Order 12988--Civil Justice Reform
The Department of the Interior has conducted the reviews required
by section 3 of Executive Order 12988 and has determined that this rule
meets the applicable standards of subsections (a) and (b) of that
section. However, these standards are not applicable to the actual
language of State regulatory programs and program amendments because
each program is drafted and promulgated by a specific State, not by
OSM. Under sections 503 and 505 of SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1253 and 1255) and
the Federal regulations at 30 CFR 730.11, 732.15, and 732.17(h)(10)
decisions on proposed State regulatory programs and program amendments
submitted by the States must be based solely on a determination of
whether the submittal is consistent with SMCRA and its implementing
Federal regulations and whether the other requirements of 30 CFR parts
730, 731, and 732 have been met.
Executive Order 13132--Federalism
This rule does not have Federalism implications. SMCRA delineates
the roles of the Federal and State governments with regard to the
regulation of surface coal mining and reclamation operations. One of
the purposes of SMCRA is to ``establish a nationwide program to protect
society and the environment from the adverse effects of surface coal
mining operations.'' Section 503(a)(1) of SMCRA requires that State
laws regulating surface coal mining and reclamation operations be ``in
accordance with'' the requirements of SMCRA, and section 503(a)(7)
requires that State programs contain rules and regulations ``consistent
with'' regulations issued by the Secretary pursuant to SMCRA.
Executive Order 13175--Consultation and Coordination with Indian Tribal
Governments
In accordance with Executive Order 13175, we have evaluated the
potential effects of this rule on Federally-recognized Indian tribes
and have determined that the rule does not have substantial direct
effects on one or more Indian tribes, on the relationship between the
Federal Government and Indian tribes, or on the distribution of power
and responsibilities between the Federal Government and Indian tribes.
This determination is based on the fact that the Texas program does not
regulate coal exploration and surface coal mining and reclamation
operations on Indian lands. Therefore, the Texas program has no effect
on Federally-recognized Indian tribes.
Executive Order 13211--Regulations That Significantly Affect the
Supply, Distribution, or Use of Energy
On May 18, 2001, the President issued Executive Order 13211 which
requires agencies to prepare a Statement of Energy Effects for a rule
that is (1) considered significant under Executive Order 12866, and (2)
likely to have a significant adverse effect on the supply,
distribution, or use of energy. Because this rule is exempt from review
under Executive Order 12866 and is not expected to have a significant
adverse effect on the supply, distribution, or use of energy, a
Statement of Energy Effects is not required.
National Environmental Policy Act
This rule does not require an environmental impact statement
because section 702(d) of SMCRA (30 U.S.C. 1292(d)) provides that
agency decisions on proposed State regulatory program provisions do not
constitute major Federal actions within the meaning of section
102(2)(C) of the National Environmental Policy Act (42 U.S.C.
4332(2)(C)).
Paperwork Reduction Act
This rule does not contain information collection requirements that
require approval by OMB under the Paperwork Reduction Act (44 U.S.C.
3507 et seq.).
Regulatory Flexibility Act
The Department of the Interior certifies that this rule will not
have a significant economic impact on a substantial number of small
entities under the Regulatory Flexibility Act (5 U.S.C. 601 et seq.).
The State submittal, which is the subject of this rule, is based upon
counterpart Federal regulations for which an economic analysis was
prepared and certification made that such regulations would not have a
significant economic effect upon a substantial number of small
entities. In making the determination as to whether this rule would
have a significant economic impact, the Department relied upon the data
and assumptions for the counterpart Federal regulations.
Small Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act
This rule is not a major rule under 5 U.S.C. 804(2), the Small
Business Regulatory Enforcement Fairness Act. This rule: (a) Does not
have an annual effect on the economy of $100 million; (b) Will not
cause a major increase in costs or prices for consumers, individual
industries, Federal, State, or local government agencies, or geographic
regions; and (c) Does not have significant adverse effects on
competition, employment, investment, productivity, innovation, or the
ability of U.S.-based enterprises to compete with foreign-based
enterprises. This determination is based upon the fact that the State
submittal, which is the subject of this rule, is based upon counterpart
Federal regulations for which an analysis was prepared and a
determination made that the Federal regulation was not considered a
major rule.
Unfunded Mandates
This rule will not impose an unfunded mandate on State, local, or
tribal governments or the private sector
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of $100 million or more in any given year. This determination is based
upon the fact that the State submittal, which is the subject of this
rule, is based upon counterpart Federal regulations for which an
analysis was prepared and a determination made that the Federal
regulation did not impose an unfunded mandate.
List of Subjects in 30 CFR Part 943
Intergovernmental relations, Surface mining, Underground mining.
Dated: November 9, 2011.
Ervin J. Barchenger,
Regional Director, Mid-Continent Region.
For the reasons set out in the preamble, 30 CFR part 943 is amended
as set forth below:
PART 943--TEXAS
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1. The authority citation for Part 943 continues to read as follows:
Authority: 30 U.S.C. 1201 et seq.
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2. Section 943.15 is amended in the table by adding a new entry in
chronological order by ``Date of final publication'' to read as
follows:
Sec. 943.15 Approval of Texas regulatory program amendments.
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May 18, 2011, May 26, 2011, and June 3, February 14, 2012.......... 16 TAC 12.100(a); 12.225(a)(3);
2011. 12.311(b); TSCMRA 134.004 (7-a) and (15-
a); 134.069(c); 134.080(a) and (b);
134.085; 134.092(20); 134.104(1) and
(2); and 134.105(a).
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