TCEQ meeting on water rights during drought rules
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Thursday, August 4, 2011 - Rules for emergency suspension to be discussed
| Contact | Andrea Morrow |
|---|---|
| Phone | 512-239-5011 |
| Pager | 512-896-3727 |
New legislation, passed as part of the Sunset Review of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, allows the Executive Director of the agency to suspend or adjust water rights during times of drought or emergency shortage of water.
House Bill 2694 requires that the TCEQ enact rules to define “drought” and “emergency shortage of water,” as well as establish procedures. To comply, TCEQ staff is proposing the creation of new 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 36, relating to Suspension or Adjustment of Water Rights During Water Shortage.
A stakeholder meeting, to solicit informal comment prior to developing rule language, will be held on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2011, at 9:00 a.m., at the TCEQ’s offices at 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building E, Room 201, Austin, Texas, 78753.
It will also be webcast 
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If you are unable to attend the scheduled meeting, or wish to submit written comments, please submit your written comments no later than Aug. 15, 2011, to Robin Smith, Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, P.O. Box 13087, MC 173, Austin, Texas 78711-3087.
