1. (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. (1) there is reason to believe that the pipeline may present a hazard to public health or safety;
   2. (2) the commission lacks adequate information to assess the risk to public health or safety presented by the pipeline; or
   3. (3) a plan is necessary for the commission to initiate or complete a pipeline safety investigation.

2. (b) The Railroad Commission of Texas may take enforcement action against a person who fails to:

   1. (1) submit a required plan; or
   2. (2) participate in a pipeline safety investigation.

Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 1233, Sec. 62, eff. Sept. 1, 2001.