The Texas Department of Public Safety (the department) adopts amendments to §4.15, concerning Compliance Review and Safety Audit Programs. This rule is adopted without changes to the proposed text as published in the February 10, 2023, issue of the Texas Register (48 TexReg 643) and will not be republished.

The proposed amendments to §4.15 are necessary to harmonize updates to 49 CFR Part 385 with those laws adopted by Texas. The proposed amendment for §4.15 adds "Compliance Review" in the title, creates a needed separation of Compliance Review (CR) and Safety Audit (SA) in the body of the rule. "On-site" was removed from the CR procedures to accommodate both "on-site" and "off-site" reviews. Additionally, "contractors" was added to the list of those authorized to conduct SA with oversight by the department. These contractors will be supported by a federal grant.

No comments were received regarding the adoption of this rule.

This rule is adopted pursuant to Texas Transportation Code, §644.051, which authorizes the director to adopt rules regulating the safe transportation of hazardous materials and the safe operation of commercial motor vehicles; and authorizes the director to adopt all or part of the federal safety regulations, by reference and §644.155.