The Texas Railroad Commission (TRRC) adopted two sets of rules. Both adopted rules have an effective date of August 30, 2010.

First, TRRC adopted amendments to §3.30, relating to the memorandum of understanding between the TRRC and the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, with changes to the proposed version published in the April 9, 2010,issue of the Texas Register (35 TexReg 2817). See related story in the DOT Pipeline Compliance Newsletter May 2010 edition.

For a copy of the adopted amendments §3.30, contact Jessica Roger.

Second, TRRC adopted some amendments to various rules in Chapter 8 regarding federal updates, and liaison procedures pursuant to HB 4300, without changes to the versions published in the June 25, 2010, issue of the T exas Register (35 TexReg 5424). See related story in the DOT Pipeline Compliance Newsletter July 2010 edition. The amendments update federal provisions and citations, correct the name of the Safety Division to Pipeline Safety Division, and conform the rules to the statutory changes regarding community liaison activities enacted by House Bill 4300, 81st Legislative Session (Regular Session, 2009). Amendments to §§8.1, 8.5, 8.101, 8.130, 8.201, 8.235, 8.310, and 8.315, relating to:

• General Applicability and Standards;
• Definitions;
• Pipeline Integrity Assessment and Management Plans for Natural Gas and Hazardous Liquids Pipelines;
• Enforcement;
• Pipeline Safety Program Fees;
• Natural Gas Pipelines Public Education and Liaison;
• Hazardous Liquids and Carbon Dioxide Pipelines Public Education and Liaison; and
• Hazardous Liquids and Carbon Dioxide Pipelines or Pipeline Facilities Located Within 1,000 Feet of a Public School Building or Facility.

For a copy of the adopted amendments to Chapter 8, contact Jessica Roger.