Opinion No.

Mr. Larry R. Soward Executive Director Texas Water Commission P.O. Box 13087 Austin, Texas 78711

Re: Whether the Texas Water Commission may adopt a federal rule which would permit the use of a corporate guarantor for liability coverage of an owner or operator of a hazardous waste, treatment, storage and disposal facility

Dear Mr. Soward:

The United States Environmental Protection Agency recently promulgated an interim final rule which amends the financial responsibility requirements for liability coverage for owners and operators of hazardous waste treatment, storage, and disposal facilities.…