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File #: 23-6785    Version: 1 Name:
Type: Discussion Item Status: Passed
File created: 11/6/2023 In control: Commissioners Court
On agenda: 11/14/2023 Final action: 11/14/2023
Title: Request for discussion and approval to submit proposed changes in the Rules of Harris County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Sponsors: Mony Hossain
Department: County Engineer
Department Head/Elected Official: Milton Rahman, PhD., P.E., PMP, CFM, County Engineer

Regular or Supplemental RCA: Regular RCA

Type of Request: Discussion Item

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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 for discussion and approval to submit proposed changes in the Rules of Harris County, Texas for On-Site Sewage Facilities to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

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Background and Discussion:
Harris County has been an Authorized Agent of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to administer the rules for on-site sewage facilities for over 30 years. Harris County has chosen to implement rules that are more stringent than State standard, in order to protect public and environmental health. Harris County is required to submit proposed changes in these rules to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality for review and approval. The last modification to the rules was February 7, 2011.


Expected Impact:
The proposed rules enhance our ability to protect public and environmental health, providing a safer and cleaner community.


Alternative Options:

Do not submit proposed changes to the rules at this time, which would keep current rules in place.

Alignment with Goal(s):
_ Justice and Safety
_ Economic Opportunity
_ Housing
_ Public Health
_ Transportation
_ Flooding
x_ Environment
_x Governance and Customer Service

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Precinct(s): Countywide

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