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
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 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
Prior Court Action (if any):
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Address (if applicable): N/A
Precinct(s): Countywide
Fiscal and Personnel Summary
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FY 24
FY 25
Next 3 FYs
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