Stakeholder Group on Rulemaking to Implement SB 1604 and HB 3838

This stakeholder group was created to provide input on appropriate rule standards to implement Senate Bill 1604 Exit TCEQ and House Bill 3838 Exit TCEQ, 80th Legislature, “Relating to responsibilities of certain state agencies concerning radioactive substances; imposing fees and surcharges; providing administrative and civil penalties.” This legislation transfers regulatory authority to the TCEQ for commercial radioactive waste processing, source material recovery (uranium mining), and by-product material disposal.

Current Status

The public comment period ended on October 6, 2008. The executive director is in the process of responding to comments.

Participating in This Group

This group is open to the public. Anyone who is interested may attend and participate in the discussion.

Upcoming Meetings

None scheduled.

Projected Schedule

To receive periodic e-mails concerning any changes to this projected schedule, e-mail radmat@tceq.state.tx.us with “Get SB1604 Updates” in the subject line and your name, affiliation, phone number, and e-mail address in the body of the message or call 512-239-6466.

First Stakeholder meeting:
Feb. 15, 2008
Phase I portions of new Rules in Chapters 39, 281, and 336 became effective:
Feb. 28 , 2008
Second Stakeholder meeting:
April 25, 2008
Written comments on draft rule changes are due either by email to radmat@tceq.state.tx.us or fax to (512) 239-6464:
May 5, 2008
Proposed Phase II rule changes to Commission Agenda:
Aug. 6, 2008
Third Stakeholder meeting:
Aug. 15, 2008
Proposed Phase II rule changes to Commission Agenda (continued)
Aug. 20, 2008
Proposed rule changes published in Texas Register:
Sept. 5, 2008
Public Hearing (10:00 A.M.)
Sept. 16, 2008
Fourth Stakeholder meeting (1:00 P.M.)
Sept. 16, 2008
Fifth Stakeholder meeting (1:00 P.M.)
Oct. 1, 2008
End of 30-day comment period:
Oct. 6 , 2008
Adopted rules to Commission Agenda:
Jan. 28, 2009
Adopted rules published in Texas Register:
Feb. 13, 2009
Effective date of revised rules:
Feb. 17, 2009

Minutes of and Materials from Prior Meetings

The following items are PDF files. (Help with PDF.)

Staff Contact

For more information or to suggest topics for meetings, call the Radioactive Materials Division at 512-239-6466. You may also e-mail your question or comment to radmat@tceq.state.tx.us. Be sure to put “SB 1604 Stakeholder Group” in the subject line of your e-mail.
Last Modified 10/15/08
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