Surviving a TCEQ Authorized Agent Compliance Review Darla

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

Major Topics

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