Primary Department: Toll Road Authority
Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Roberto Treviño, P.E., Executive Director, Toll Road Authority
Secondary Department: N/A
Secondary Department Head/Elected Official: Financial Authorization
Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA
Type of Request: Financial Authorization
Project ID (if applicable): N/A
Vendor/Entity Legal Name (if applicable): Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
MWBE Contracted Goal (if applicable): N/A
MWBE Current Participation (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% MWBE Participation Goal: N/A - Goal not applicable to request
Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A
Justification for 0% Grant Indirect Costs Rate (if applicable): N/A - Not a grant item
Request Summary (Agenda Caption):
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Request for approval of execution and submission of a Notice of Intent (NOI) on behalf of the Harris County Toll Road Authority (HCTRA) to allow continuation of existing operations at the Lynchburg Ferry under Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) Storm Water Multi-Sector General Permit (Precinct 2).
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Background and Discussion:
After the September 17, 2026 Commissioners Court approval of the execution of the Notice of Intent, it was discovered that operator on TCEQ documentation needed to be updated which requires re-approval by Commissioners Court.
The Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) authorizes point source discharges associated with industrial activity and certain non-storm water discharges to surface water. In essence, any runoff water from the actual site is analyzed and tested to ensure that indicator levels fall within allowable limits. The Lynchburg Ferry currently operates under the MSGP as approved by Commissioner’s Court on March 14, 2023.
TCEQ Permit will be required for an annual submission of Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) by March 31st of each year.
Expected Impact:
The permit ensures that the Lynchburg Ferry facility remains in compliance w...
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