| (a) In accordance with Transportation Code, §370.187, the RMA must request commission approval of a transportation project that will connect to the state highway system or to a department rail facility. The RMA must obtain approval after completing the environmental review required by Transportation Code, §370.188 and federal law and before construction of the project begins. (b) To secure approval under this section, the RMA shall submit: (1) a report identifying relocations or reconstruction to state highway system facilities or department rail facilities anticipated in connection with the proposed project; (2) a copy of any report, study, or analysis prepared pursuant to the federal National Environmental Policy Act or Transportation Code, §370.188; and (3) a commitment that the RMA will comply with §26.33 of this subchapter. |
