Section 5.752 - Definitions In this subchapter:
(1) "Applicable legal requirement" means an environmental law, regulation, permit, order, consent decree, or other requirement.(2) "Innovative program" means:(A) a program developed by the commission under this subchapter, Chapter 26 or 27 of this code, or Chapter 361, 382, or 401, Health and Safety Code, that provides incentives to a person in return for benefits to the environment that exceed benefits that would result from compliance with applicable legal requirements under the commission's jurisdiction;(B) the flexible permit program administered by the commission under Chapter 382, Health and Safety Code;(C) the regulatory flexibility program administered by the commission under Section 5.758; or(D) a program established under Section 382.401, Health and Safety Code, to encourage the use of alternative technology for detecting leaks or emissions of air contaminants.(3) "Permit" includes a license, certificate, registration, approval, permit by rule, standard permit, or other form of authorization issued by the commission under this code or the Health and Safety Code.(4) "Region" means a region of the commission's field operations division or that division's successor.(5) "Strategically directed regulatory structure" means a program that is designed to use innovative programs to provide maximum environmental benefit and to reward compliance performance.Amended By Acts 2011, 82nd Leg., R.S., Ch. 1021, Sec. 4.02, eff. 9/1/2011.Amended By Acts 2007, 80th Leg., R.S., Ch. 870, Sec. 2, eff. 6/15/2007.Added by Acts 2001, 77th Leg., ch. 965, Sec. 4.01, eff. 9/1/2001.