Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
                 Interoffice Memorandum

To:  Section Chiefs/Permit Engineers
From:  Lawrence E. Pewitt, P.E., Director, Permits Division
Date:   March 20, 1989
Subject:  Special Exemptions

Special Exemptions as a form of authorization for construction
were replaced by special permits in 1985.  These special
exemptions do not have an "indefinite" time to begin
construction.  If a facility previously authorized for
construction under a special exemption has not begun
construction at this time, the special exemption may be
considered void because construction of the facilities was not
begun within a reasonable time period.

cc:  Regional Directors
     Mr. James C. Myers, P.E., Director, Enforcement Program