1. (a) At least once every two years a DPR must be completed on each registered device.

2. (b) To be valid, a service company must complete a DPR of a device on a single day. A DPR must include:

   1. (1) performance testing;
   2. (2) calibration, if necessary; and

   3. (3) inspection of the device:

      1. (A) to ensure operation within NIST Handbook 44 specifications, tolerances and other technical requirements along with specified manufacturer guidelines; and
      2. (B) to detect the presence of skimmers.
3. (c) A DPR report must be submitted by a service company within 10 business days of the DPR in a manner prescribed by the department.

4. (d) Effective date.

   1. (1) Beginning September 1, 2020, devices with a maximum flow rate of 20 GPM or less are subject to this section.

   2. (2) Beginning September 1, 2021, the following devices will also be subject to this section.

      1. (A) Devices with a maximum flow rate of greater than 20 GPM to 100 GPM;
      2. (B) Devices with a maximum flow rate of greater than 100 GPM; and
      3. (C) LPG meters.
5. (e) A supplier is exempt from this section.

Source Note:The provisions of this §97.23 adopted to be effective September 1, 2020, 45 TexReg 6082.