Texas Administrative Code
Title 31 - NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION
Part 17 - TEXAS STATE SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION BOARD
Chapter 517 - FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Subchapter B - COST-SHARE ASSISTANCE FOR WATER SUPPLY ENHANCEMENT
Section 517.31 - Approval of Brush Control Methods
Universal Citation: 31 TX Admin Code ยง 517.31
Current through Reg. 49, No. 38; September 20, 2024
(a) The State Board shall study and must approve all methods used to control brush under this subchapter considering the overall impact of the project.
(b) The State Board may approve a method for use under the cost-sharing program provided by this subchapter, if the State Board finds that the proposed method:
(1) has
proven to be an effective and efficient method for controlling brush and is
consistent with the practice standard for brush control as specified within the
NRCS FOTG;
(2) is cost
efficient;
(3) will have a
beneficial impact on the development of water sources and wildlife habitat and
will not harm sensitive or critical habitat of endangered or threatened
species;
(4) will maintain topsoil
to prevent erosion or silting of any river or stream; and
(5) will allow the revegetation of the area
after the brush is removed with plants that are beneficial to stream flows,
groundwater levels, and livestock and wildlife.
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