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File #: 23-3024    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Passed
File created: 5/11/2023 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 5/16/2023 Final action: 5/16/2023
Title: Request to authorize the Harris County Attorney to file environmental enforcement actions on behalf of Harris County pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter H, of the Texas Water Code when environmental emergencies occur.
Attachments: 1. 23-3024 CAO-0278_1_21-2490-Environmental Ann. Review Order(jka).pdf

Department: County Attorney

Department Head/Elected Official: Christian D. Menefee

 

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Supplemental RCA

Type of Request: Discussion Item

 

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Request to authorize the Harris County Attorney to file environmental enforcement actions on behalf of Harris County pursuant to Chapter 7, Subchapter H, of the Texas Water Code when environmental emergencies occur. 

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This is a renewal of authority granted every year to the County Attorney’s office to seek temporary restraining orders and other emergency relief when an environmental emergency (such as an unpermitted release) threatens County communities and other means of addressing the issue have failed. Emergency authorization is required in the event there is no time to seek authority from Commissioners Court for a specific action.

 

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Emergency/Disaster Recovery Note: Not an emergency, disaster, or COVID-19 related item

Contact(s) name, title, department: Bridget Johnson, Executive Assistant General Counsel, Office of the County Attorney Christian D. Menefee

Attachments (if applicable): Order