Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD, P.E., PMP, CFM, ENV SP, County Engineer
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Policy
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWDBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWDBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request that the County Judge or Commissioner execute the On-Site Activity Reporting System (OARS) Designee(s) form as the Responsible Official to assign a designated representative and an alternate designated representative to access and enter On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) permit reviews and inspection data into OARS as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ).
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Background and Discussion:
Harris County has been delegated by the TCEQ the authority to review and approve, as well as inspect proposed and existing on-site sewage facility within the unincorporated areas of Harris County and is handled by OCE's Environmental Services & Watershed Protection Group. The office of the County Engineers is responsible for submitting monthly reports to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality through their On-Site Activity Reporting System (OARS). The existing Designated Representative is no longer working for Harris County.
Expected Impact:
If not completed Harris County will not be able to submit the required reports.
Alternative Options:
There are no Alternatives.
Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
X Environment
_ Governance and Customer Service
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Precinct(s): Countywide
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