1. Surviving a TCEQ Authorized Agent Compliance Review
Darla Branch
OSSF Environmental Investigator Region 12/ Houston (713)

2. Major Topics Authority Purpose Selection and Frequency
Parts of the review
Results
Response
Help

3. Authority The authority to conduct Compliance Reviews (CR):
Texas Health and Safety Code §
Title 30 Texas Administrative Code
§285.12

4. Authority cont.
The TCEQ is charged with the oversight of the Authorized Agents (AA) to consistently enforce the minimum requirements for on-site sewage disposal systems as adopted by the commission

5. Purpose
The purpose of the Authorized Agent Compliance Review is to evaluate the way the OSSF rules are being applied and ultimately the protection of human health and the environment.
The review also gives the AA an opportunity to ask questions and receive guidance on OSSF issues

6. Selection and Frequency
Selection and frequency of Authorized Agents for review is based on several factors:
Date of last review
“Action Items” previously noted
Complaints received by TCEQ
Manpower

7. The Review A letter announcing the CR Mutually agreeable schedule
Introductory Meeting
Administrative Review
Technical Review
Exit Interview
Compliance Letter

8. Administrative Review
Review the local order
Public information
Planning materials
Authorizations to Construct (ATC)
Inspection forms
Notice of Approval (NOA)

9. Administrative Review Cont.
Complaints
Variances
Fee tracking & monthly activity reports (Water Resources Management Fund)
Enforcement
Subdivision reviews

10. Technical Review Site/soil evaluation procedures Inspection procedures
Equipment
Training
Questions

11. Reviewer Dos Do provide us a quiet place to conduct our review.
Do ask questions if you don’t understand something we’re asking or doing.
Do tell us where the restrooms, water fountains and vending machine are.

12. Reviewer Don’ts Don’t ask “How are we doing so far?”
Don’t make us conduct our review in the middle of a public area.
Don’t be afraid to ask us questions. We don’t bite!

13. Results Exit Interview Compliance Review Letter Action Item List
Authorized Agent Response Letter

14. Response Authorized Agent Response Letter
Items have been corrected or an action plan with time lines in place

15. Help from TCEQ Houston Region OSSF Team
Austin Field Ops. Support Division

16. Houston Region OSSF Team
Bryan Eastham
OSSF Team Leader
(713)
Darla Branch
Environmental Investigator
(713)
Jack Northey
(713)

17. OSSF Field Ops Agustin “Gus” Chavez Orders/Ordinances (512) 239-4775
James McCaine
Technical or Rules
(512)
Mike Price
Occupational Certification/Licensing/Enforcement
(512)