Section 418.0541 - 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) contracting standards and a model contract for use in procuring debris removal services following a disaster.(c) The division shall consult with the comptroller about including a contract for debris removal services on the schedule of multiple award contracts developed under Subchapter I, Chapter 2155, or in another cooperative purchasing program administered by the comptroller.(d) The Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service, in coordination with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, shall establish a training program for state agencies and political subdivisions on the use of trench burners in debris removal.Tex. Gov't. Code art. 418.0541
Renumbered from Tex. Gov't. Code § 418.055 by Acts 2021, Texas Acts of the 87th Leg. - Regular Session, ch. 915,Sec. 21.001, eff. 9/1/2021.Added by Acts 2019, Texas Acts of the 86th Leg.- Regular Session, ch. 946,Sec. 2, eff. 9/1/2019.