The Texas Commission on Fire Protection (the commission) adopts amendments to Chapter 453, Hazardous Materials concerning, Subchapter A, Minimum Standards for Hazardous Materials Technician, §453.3, Minimum Standards for Hazardous Materials Technician Certification, §453.5, Examination Requirements, and §453.7, International Fire Service Accreditation Congress (IFSAC) Seal, Subchapter B, Minimum Standards For Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, §453.203, Minimum Standards for Hazardous Materials Incident Commander, and §453.205, Examination Requirements. The amendments are adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the May 26, 2017, Texas Register (42 TexReg 2808) and will not be republished.

The amendments are adopted to reflect new procedures for curricula development for the commission's voluntary certifications.

The adopted amendments will allow training facilities to be able to design curricula more closely suited to local needs, thus expediting the training and credentialing of personnel charged with protecting the public.

No comments were received from the public regarding adoption of the amendments.

The amendments are adopted under Texas Government Code, Chapter 419, §419.008, which provides the commission the authority to adopt rules for the administration of its powers and duties; §419.032 which allows the commission to appoint fire protection personnel.