Sec. 131.161. COMMENTS. (a) Within 30 days after the last publication as provided in Section 131.159 of this code, each local body, agency, authority, or company may submit written comments with respect to the effect of the proposed operation on the environment within its area of responsibility.

(b) These comments shall be made part of the record, and one copy of the comments shall be furnished to the operator.

Acts 1977, 65th Leg., p. 2625, ch. 871, art. I, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1977.