The Wise Report
Henry M. Wise, P.G.
October 20, 2012
The Texas Red Tape Challenge will end October 31, 2012, although the Geologist section is now closed. The results will be reviewed by the House Committee on Government Efficiency and Reform and they will be writing the final interim charges. My sources tell me that none of these charges deal with geo scientists. This means that we will not be part of the interim charges. Interim charges are the Items that the Speaker of House assigns to committees between sessions. The ideas submitted regarding the Geoscientists will be presented before the Committee for formal consideration in November, so we're not out of the woods yet. The date of that meeting is not currently known.
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The General Land Office (GLO) proposes amendments to §§19.1, 19.2, and 19.4, concerning Oil Spill Prevention and Response, General Provisions. The amendments will enhance and clarify GLO procedures under the rules. Sections 19.1, 19.2, and 19.4 are also being amended to reflect editorial changes. The proposed amendments to the text of §§19.1, 19.2, and 19.4 clarify provisions, update references and add definitions to the chapter. The proposed amendment to §19.1 deletes superfluous text as being duplicative. The proposed amendment to §19.2 also deletes superfluous text. The proposed amendment to §19.4 clarifies which individuals are subject to the waiver provision. The effect of these proposed amendments will be to make the subchapter more concise and clearer for public understanding. For more information go to: http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/sos/PROPOSED/31.NATURAL%20RESOURCES%20....
Henry M. Wise, P.G.
The Wise Report
10/20/2012