Sec. 418.054. 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.
Text of section as added by Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 945 (H.B. 7), Sec. 2
See also other Secs. 418.054 added by the 86th Legislature.
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