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Contributing Zone Plan

Provides the definition of a contributing zone plan, outlines who is required to submit a plan to TCEQ, lists the required forms, and provides fee information.

A contributing zone plan outlines best management practices that will be implemented in order to protect water quality when a regulated activity is proposed in the Edwards Aquifer contributing zone.

A contributing zone plan is required for any regulated activity proposed in the Edwards Aquifer contributing zone. See 30 TAC 213.21

A CZP must go through the application submission and review process and be approved prior to the commencement of construction or other regulated activities.

The fee is based on the acreage of the entire area included within the legal boundaries of the property described in the application and the type of development (one single-family dwelling; multiple single-family residential or parks; or nonresidential). The minimum fee is $650; the maximum, $10,zero0. For additional information on fees, view the Application Fee Form TCEQ-0574 ( PDF, Word), which includes a complete fee schedule.

Use the forms listed below to prepare your UST facility plan application.

Application Cover Page

Contributing Zone Plan Application

Temporary Stormwater Section

Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan

    Notice of Intent (NOI) for Stormwater Discharges Associated with Construction Activity under TPDES General Permit (TXR15zerozero)

  • NOI is completed online through ePermits or a paper copy can be requested by calling (512)239-37zero.

Agent Authorization

  • Form TCEQ-0599 ( PDF, Word), if application submitted by agent

Application Fee

  • Form TCEQ-0574 ( PDF, Word)
  • Check payable to the “Texas Commission on Environmental Quality”

Core Data Form

  • 10400 Core Data Form Instructions ( Word)
  • 10400 Core Data Form Instructions ( PDF)
  • 10400 Core Data Standards ( PDF)

  • Do not leave any questions unanswered. If a question does not apply to your site, enter “N/A” in the blank and briefly explain why the question does not apply.
  • The contributing zone plan must include information on stormwater best management practices that will be used during construction. You may complete either the temporary stormwater section* or a storm water pollution prevention plan**, which is required by the TPDES Construction General Permit, to satisfy this requirement.

If you are located in Williamson, Travis, or Hays County, call the TCEQ’s Austin Regional Office at (512) 339-2929.
For help in Comal, Bexar, Medina, Uvalde, or Kinney County, call TCEQ’s San Antonio Regional Office at (210) 490-3096.

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