Texas Administrative Code
Title 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 311 - WATERSHED PROTECTION RULES
Subchapter J - BEST MANAGEMENT PRACTICES FOR SAND MINING FACILITY OPERATIONS WITHIN THE SAN JACINTO RIVER BASIN
Section 311.102 - Scope and Applicability
Current through Reg. 50, No. 13; March 28, 2025
(a) The purpose of this chapter is to regulate, through Best Management Practices (BMPs), sand mining facilities, which have the potential to adversely impact water quality within the San Jacinto River Watershed as defined in this subchapter.
(b) This subchapter applies to sand mining facilities located in the San Jacinto River Watershed.
(c) The executive director shall develop and maintain a guidance document of BMPs to minimize water pollution from sand mining facilities regulated by this subchapter. The BMPs shall be based on technically supported information that is generally relied upon by professionals within the appropriate environmental area or discipline. The BMPs guidance document shall be updated on a frequency determined by the executive director to allow for technological advancements and improved practices.
