Texas SB729 amends regulations for rock crushing facilities, including monitoring requirements and standard permits.

Texas SB729 amends the Health and Safety Code to revise regulations for rock crushing facilities. The bill mandates monitoring of water quality, seismicity, and air contaminants for facilities processing up to 1,500 tons of rock per hour. It requires facilities to maintain monitoring data for two years and establish emergency notification plans. Additionally, the bill introduces a standard permit for eligible facilities, requiring them to implement best management practices for water conservation and dust minimization.

Texas SB729 amends regulations for rock crushing facilities, including monitoring requirements and standard permits.

Texas SB729 amends the Health and Safety Code to revise regulations for rock crushing facilities. The bill mandates monitoring of water quality, seismicity, and air contaminants for facilities processing up to 1,500 tons of rock per hour. It requires facilities to maintain monitoring data for two years and establish emergency notification plans. Additionally, the bill introduces a standard permit for eligible facilities, requiring them to implement best management practices for water conservation and dust minimization.