| (E) If no newspaper is published in the county or counties in which the proposed facility is to be located, a written copy of the notice of hearing shall be posted at the courthouse door and five other public places in the immediate locality to be affected for at least 30 days prior to the beginning of the hearing. (F) The return of service by the sheriff or constable, or the affidavit of any credible person made on a written copy of the notice so posted showing the fact of the posting and filed with the agency at least ten days prior to the hearing date shall be conclusive evidence of posting. (G) The applicant/licensee shall give written notice of the hearing by certified mail, addressed to the last known address, to persons shown on the current county tax records as owning property adjacent to the proposed site. The written notice shall contain the same information described in subparagraph (B) of this paragraph. (i) The applicant/licensee shall furnish the agency with a list of names and addresses of the adjacent property owners no later than ten days before the hearing. (ii) The list of names and addresses will be deemed accurate and valid if obtained from the current county tax records of the county where the adjacent property is located as of the mailing date of the notice of hearing. The information shall be certified by an appropriate county official. (iii) The applicant/licensee shall certify to the mailing of the notice of hearing by certified mail, and proof of mailing to the proper address or the receipt shall be accepted at the hearing as conclusive evidence of the fact of the mailing. (H) Failure to comply with the provisions of subparagraphs (A)(ii), (E), and (G) of this paragraph may result in denial of the license. (f) Special procedures for amending waste licenses in accordance with §289.254 of this title. (1) If the agency amends a license to process or store radioactive waste, in accordance with §289.254 of this title, the amendment will take effect immediately. (2) Notice of amendment shall be published one time in the following: (A) Texas Register; (B) a newspaper of general circulation in the county or counties in which the licensed activity is located. The licensee shall file with the agency, within 30 days of publication, proof of publication of the notice. (3) The licensee shall cause notice to be published and pay for publication of the newspaper notice(s). (4) An affidavit from the publisher accompanied by a printed copy of the notice as published shall be conclusive evidence of publication. (5) The notice shall contain the following: (A) identity of the licensee and the license amended; (B) a concise statement of the substance of the amendment; and (C) opportunity for a person affected to request a hearing. (6) The agency shall notify any person who has submitted an advance, written request to be notified of any proposed amendment to the license. Proof of mailing to the proper address shall be conclusive evidence of the agency's compliance. (7) A person who considers himself/herself a person affected may request the agency to hold a hearing by writing the director, in the manner provided by subsection (c)(2) of this section, no later than 30 days after the notice is published. Failure to submit a written request for a hearing within 30 days could result in denial of party status and render the agency action final. (8) Upon receipt of a request for hearing, the agency or the licensee may follow the procedures set out in subsection (c)(3) and (4) of this section to contest standing. (9) Notice of a hearing on the merits shall be given in accordance with appropriate provisions of subsection (e)(3) of this section. (g) Revocation of accreditation of mammography facilities. (1) An accreditation of a mammography facility may be revoked, for any of the following: (A) any material false statement in the application or any statement of fact required in accordance with the Act; (B) conditions revealed by such application or statement of fact or any report, record, inspection, or other means that would warrant the agency to refuse to grant an accreditation of mammography facility on an original application; or (C) violation of, or failure to observe any of the terms and conditions of the Act, this chapter, or order of the agency. (2) Before the agency revokes an accreditation of mammography facility, the agency shall give notice by personal service or by certified mail, addressed to the last known address, of the facts or conduct alleged to warrant the revocation by complaint, and order the accredited mammography facility to show cause why the mammography facility accreditation should not be revoked. The accredited mammography facility shall be given an opportunity to request a hearing on the matter no later than 30 days after service of the notice. (3) Any accredited mammography facility against whom the agency contemplates an action described in paragraph (1) of this subsection may request a hearing by submitting a written request to the director within 30 days of service of the notice. (A) The written request for a hearing must contain the following: (i) statement requesting a hearing; (ii) name, address, and identification number of the accredited mammography facility against whom the action is being taken. (B) Failure to submit a written request for a hearing within 30 days will render the agency action final. (h) Denial of an application for a license, certificate of registration, accreditation of a mammography facility, or industrial radiographer certification. (1) When the agency contemplates denial of an application for a license, certificate of registration, accreditation of a mammography facility, or industrial radiographer certification, the licensee, registrant, mammography facility seeking accreditation, or certified industrial radiographer shall be afforded the opportunity for a hearing. Notice of the denial shall be delivered by personal service or certified mail, addressed to the last known address, to the licensee, registrant, mammography facility seeking accreditation, or certified industrial radiographer. (2) Any applicant, licensee, registrant, mammography facility seeking accreditation, or certified industrial radiographer against whom the agency contemplates an action described in paragraph (1) of this subsection may request a hearing by submitting a written request to the director within 30 days of service of the notice. (A) The written request for a hearing must contain the following: (i) statement requesting a hearing; and (ii) name and address of the applicant, licensee, registrant, mammography facility seeking accreditation, or certified industrial radiographer; (B) Failure to submit a written request for a hearing within 30 days will render the agency action final. (i) Compliance procedures for licensees, registrants, certified industrial radiographers, and other persons. (1) A licensee, registrant, certified industrial radiographer, or other person who commits a violation(s) will be issued a notice of violation. The person receiving the notice shall provide the agency with a written statement and supporting documentation by the date stated in the notice describing the following: (A) steps taken by the person and the results achieved; (B) corrective steps to be taken to prevent recurrence; and (C) the date when full compliance was or is expected to be achieved. The agency may require responses to notices of violation to be under oath. (2) The terms and conditions of all licenses and certificates of registration shall be subject to amendment or modification. A license, certificate of registration, or industrial radiographer certification may be modified, suspended, or revoked by reason of amendments to the Act, or for violation of the Act, the requirements of this chapter, a condition of the license, certificate of registration, or an order of the agency. (3) Any license, certificate of registration, or industrial radiographer certification may be modified, suspended, or revoked in whole or in part, for any of the following: (A) any material false statement in the application or any statement of fact required in accordance with provisions of the Act; (B) conditions revealed by such application or statement of fact or any report, record, or inspection, or other means that would warrant the agency to refuse to grant a license, certificate of registration, or industrial radiographer certification on an original application; or Cont'd... |
