Legislation Details

File #: 25-5930    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Contract - Renewal Status: Passed
File created: 9/8/2025 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 9/18/2025 Final action: 9/18/2025
Title: Request for approval of a temporary right of entry with Hydril USA Distribution, LLC for installation, monitoring and plug and abandonment of groundwater monitoring wells on a 100 foot wide section of Harris County property (approximately 4.27 acres) located on the east side of the former Hydril USA Distribution, LLC facility at 18000 Eastex Fwy, Humble, Texas, (Precinct 3).
Attachments: 1. 25-5930-Hydril Access_3rd Amdmt Order_091825 (003).pdf

Primary Department: County Attorney

Primary Department Head/Elected Official: Christian D. Menefee

 

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Type of Request: Contract - Renewal

 

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Request for approval of a temporary right of entry with Hydril USA Distribution, LLC for installation, monitoring and plug and abandonment of groundwater monitoring wells on a 100 foot wide section of Harris County property (approximately 4.27 acres) located on the east side of the former Hydril USA Distribution, LLC facility at 18000 Eastex Fwy, Humble, Texas, (Precinct 3).

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Background and Discussion:

Hydril USA Distribution, LLC (Hydril) requests a new temporary right of entry allowing Hydril to continue groundwater monitoring and remediation activities on Harris County property for the next four (4) years, with a possible three (3) year extension.  The previous temporary right of entry expires September 29, 2025 and Hydril has been requested by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to continue ongoing monitoring and remediation activities beyond that date.

 

Expected Impact:

A temporary right of entry will be executed allowing Hydril USA Distribution, LLC to continue the ongoing monitoring and remediation activities on Harris County property for four (4) years, with a possible three (3) year extension.

 

 

 

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Anticipated Court Date: 9/18/2025

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or ARPA related item

 

Contact(s) name, title, department: Kelsey Bowdoin, Administrative Supervisor, County Attorney’s Office

 

Attachments (if applicable): Agreement & Order