An application for a Texas weather modification permit must be filed with the Department and must include the following.

1. (1) A permit fee of $75.00.
2. (2) Proof that the applicant holds a valid Texas weather modification license or has a pending application for one.

3. (3) Supporting data for the application in a form prescribed by the Department, including:

   1. (A) a plan of operation that details the type of weather modification activity proposed,
   2. (B) equipment and personnel involved in the operation,
   3. (C) a description of climate and hazardous weather in the operational area,
   4. (D) the weather modification methodology that will be used, and
   5. (E) a description of the technique that will be used to evaluate the overall effect of the proposed operation.
4. (4) All contracts, letters of intent, or proposals that pertain to conducting the proposed operation for a client;
5. (5) An illustration of the operational and target areas that is plotted on a map;
6. (6) Sufficient information to satisfy the Department that the applicant is able to pay damages for liability which might reasonably arise as a result of the proposed operation, such as a copy of a comprehensive liability insurance policy or a certificate from an insurer guaranteeing coverage for the proposed operation during the proposed term.
7. (7) A notice of intention.

Source Note:The provisions of this §79.18 adopted to be effective December 30, 2001, 26 TexReg 10525; amended to be effective August 14, 2002, 27 TexReg 7104.