Aggregate Production Operations Stakeholders Group (APOSG)
The Aggregate Production Operations Stakeholders Group (APOSG) is a voluntary group of participants who meet when necessary to give advice and direction for issues related to aggregate production operations.
- House Bill 571
Public Notice- Upcoming Meeting
- Questionaire
- Audit
- Past Meetings
- Participation in the APOSG
- Related Documents
- Staff Contact
House Bill 571
House Bill 571 (HB 571) proposes to create a new aggregates registration and inspection program. The bill requires:
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Aggregate production operations to register with TCEQ (and renew the registration annually beginning September 1, 2012)
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TCEQ to survey the state annually for aggregate production operations
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TCEQ to inspect each aggregate production operation every three years, with inspection requirements beginning September 1, 2015 provided the facility submits a Notice of Intent to Conduct a Compliance Audit
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TCEQ to establish registration fees not to exceed $1,000 per year
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Penalties of no less than $5,000 and no more than $10,000 for every year in which an aggregate production facility operates without registration (total penalty no greater than $25,000)
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Implementing HB 571 requires rulemaking to add a new chapter, 342, to 30 TAC with rule adoption scheduled for July 2012
Public Notice
The proposed rules (30 TAC 342) that implement House Bill 571 were approved by the Commission for publication in the Texas Register. The public may submit written comments on the proposed rule beginning on the date of publication in the Texas Rigister and ending 30 days after publication.
Upcoming Meeting
The most recent meeting was held February 9, 2012. The next meeting has not yet been scheduled. The time, place, and agenda will be posted here when it is available.
APO Questionaire
On January 11, 2012 TCEQ mailed a questionaire to APOs that are potentially affected by HB571. If you did not receive a questionaire in the mail, and you think your operation may be affected by HB571, please complete the questionaire. Information obtained on the questionaire will assist TCEQ in establishing the registration fee(s) for September 2012.
Compliance Audits
For operations that submit a Notice of Audit to TCEQ on or before September 1, 2012, TCEQ will delay routine inspections until September 1, 2015. More information on the requirements of the Compliance Audit can be found at RG-173. For more information regarding the Compliance Audit, please contact the Enforcement Division at 512-239-2545.
Past Meetings
| Date | Notification | Agenda/Attendees | Summary | Webcast | Handouts |
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| December 6, 2011 | Notification | Agenda/Attendees | - | Webcast | - |
| September 13, 2011 | Notification | Agenda/Attendees | - | Webcast | - |
Participation in the APOSG
APOSG is open to the public. Anyone who is interested in aggregate production operations may attend and participate in APOSG meetings.
This group currently has representation from aggregate production operations, water associations, petroleum and chemical industry, agricultural industry, engineering firms, law firms, environmental organizations, consumer groups, and governmental entities.
Related Documents
The files linked below are in portable document format (PDF). (Help with PDF).
How to Access: Advisory Groups and Stakeholders Web Pages
Water Facts and Stats
EPA's Getting in Step: Engaging and Involving Stakeholders in Your Watershed
HB 571 pdf
September 13, 2011 Meeting
The following images are some photographs taken during the recent meeting. To enlarge an image, click on it. This meeting is available by webcast.
Staff Contact
For more information or to suggest topics for meetings, call Korey Sykes at 512-239-6060 or our main Water Quality Division line, 512-239-4671. We can also be reached via e-mail at Outreach@tceq.texas.gov.
