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News and Updates

January 1, 2012

New Legislation – Burned Insulated Communications Wire

Senate Bill 694 (§8), amending Tex. Occ. Code §§1956.032(a)(5)and(h)(approximately pg 10 of document)enacted by the 82nd Texas Legislature, includes language about recycling whole or partially burned insulated communications wire.

New Rule Adoption Notification

Rules concerning documentation requirements have been drafted and are in the process of being adopted
The Texas Department of Public Safety, Regulatory Services Division will post rules concerning Senate Bill 694 (§8), amending Tex. Occ. Code §§1956.032 (a)(5) and (h) upon adoption by the Public Safety Commission

Acceptable Documentation:

Documentation requirements become effective upon new rule adoption (See Effective Date below)
Notice will be posted on the Metals Program website in the News & Updates section announcing:
- Documentation Requirements
- Effective Date
- Reporting Method Details

Effective Date:

Law goes into effect on January 1, 2012
Compliance will not be enforced until:

Step 1: New rule is approved by the Public Safety Commission

Step 2: 20 days following rules being filed with the Secretary of State

Previous News & Updates

10/05/11

Legislative Changes
Senate Bill 694, enacted by the 82nd Texas Legislature, adds several items to the list of regulated metals. Effective September 1, 2011 all transactions involving these materials are required to be recorded and reported in the same manner as all other previously regulated transactions. ...Read more

08/08/11

Attention Texas Metals Recycling Entity Dealers
On February 22, 2011, the Texas Department of Public Safety has introduced a new Web-based application process for the required registration of all Metals Recycling Entities conducting business within the State of Texas...Read more

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