Texas Administrative Code
Title 31 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
Part 1 - GENERAL LAND OFFICE
Chapter 29 - PROCEDURES FOR STATE CONSISTENCY WITH COASTAL MANAGEMENT PROGRAM GOALS AND POLICIES
Subchapter B - COMMISSIONER REVIEW AND CERTIFICATION OF AGENCY RULES
Section 29.22 - Consistency Required for New Rules and Rule Amendments Subject to the Coastal Management Program

Universal Citation: 31 TX Admin Code ยง 29.22

Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024

(a) When proposing to adopt or amend a rule listed in §29.11(b) of this chapter (relating to Actions and Rules Subject to the Coastal Management Program) an agency shall include in the preamble to the proposed rule as published in the Texas Register the following:

(1) a statement that the proposed rule or rule amendment is subject to the Coastal Management Program and must be consistent with all applicable CMP policies;

(2) a reasoned justification explaining the basis upon which the agency concluded the proposed rule is consistent with each applicable CMP policy; and

(3) a request for public comment on the consistency of the proposed rule or rule amendment.

(b) Simultaneously with the filing of a proposed rule or rule amendment with the Texas Register, the agency shall submit a copy of the proposed rule or rule amendment to the CMP coordinator, who shall distribute it to all committee members.

(c) During the comment period provided by the agency, committee members should comment on the consistency of the proposed rule or rule amendment. As provided in the Administrative Procedure Act, the agency shall consider and respond to the comments of the public and committee members on the consistency of the proposed rule or rule amendment.

(d) Upon adoption of the rule or rule amendment, an agency shall affirm that it has taken into account the goals and policies of the CMP by issuing a reasoned determination that the rule or rule amendment is consistent with the CMP goals and policies.

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