Texas § GV.418.0542 - CATASTROPHIC DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TRAINING
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§ GV.418.0542. CATASTROPHIC DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TRAINING
CATASTROPHIC DEBRIS MANAGEMENT PLAN AND TRAINING. (a) The division, in consultation with any other state agencies selected by the division, shall develop a catastrophic debris management plan and model guide for use by political subdivisions in the event of a disaster. (b) The plan must: (1) provide a guide for clearance and disposal of debris caused by a disaster, including information on preparing for debris removal before a disaster; and (2) include: (A) provisions for the use of trench burners and air curtain incinerators of vegetative debris, including identifying sources of equipment for use immediately following a disaster; and (B) procedures for: (i) vegetative debris burning, including the role of the Texas Department of Transportation in debris removal; (ii) the coordination of clearance and disposal of debris; (iii) obtaining equipment necessary for use immediately following a disaster; and (iv) the interaction between political subdivisions and state and federal agencies. (c) The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service shall establish a training program for state agencies and political subdivisions on the use of trench burners in debris removal. Added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 703 (H.B. 5 ), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019. Redesignated from Government Code, Section 418.054 by Acts 2021, 87th Leg., R.S., Ch. 915 (H.B. 3607 ), Sec. 21.001(18), eff. September 1, 2021.
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