Sec. 118.001.  AUTHORITY TO REQUIRE PLAN FOR PIPELINE ASSESSMENT OR TESTING.  (a)  The Railroad Commission of Texas by rule may require an operator to file for commission approval a plan for assessment or testing of a pipeline if the commission finds that:
(1)  there is reason to believe that the pipeline may present a hazard to public health or safety;
(2)  the commission lacks adequate information to assess the risk to public health or safety presented by the pipeline;  or
(3)  a plan is necessary for the commission to initiate or complete a pipeline safety investigation.
(b)  The Railroad Commission of Texas may take enforcement action against a person who fails to:
(1)  submit a required plan;  or
(2)  participate in a pipeline safety investigation.
Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 62, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.