Surviving a TCEQ Authorized Agent Compliance Review

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Surviving a TCEQ Authorized Agent Compliance Review Darla Branch OSSF Environmental Investigator Region 12/ Houston (713)767-3766

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

Authority The authority to conduct Compliance Reviews (CR): Texas Health and Safety Code §366.034 Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §285.12

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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!

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

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

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

Houston Region OSSF Team Bryan Eastham OSSF Team Leader (713)767-3596 Darla Branch Environmental Investigator (713)767-3766 Jack Northey (713)767-3663

OSSF Field Ops Agustin “Gus” Chavez Orders/Ordinances (512) 239-4775 James McCaine Technical or Rules (512) 239-4777 Mike Price Occupational Certification/Licensing/Enforcement (512) 239-2150