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TITLE 30 | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY |
PART 1 | TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY |
CHAPTER 297 | WATER RIGHTS, SUBSTANTIVE |
SUBCHAPTER C | USE EXEMPT FROM PERMITTING |
RULE §297.26 | Permit Exemption to Use State Water for Fire and Emergency Use |
Without obtaining a permit from the commission, county and rural community fire departments and other emergency service providers may divert and use state water from streams and reservoirs, including exempt domestic and livestock reservoirs for fire and emergency purposes. Emergency purposes under this rule include use of water to fight fires, manage chemical spills, and as needed to deal with emergency public welfare concerns. Emergency purposes does not include domestic, livestock or other purposes defined by §297.1 of this title (relating to Definitions). Rural emergency service providers (entities) may also establish "Dry Hydrant" installations in streams and reservoirs, including exempt reservoirs. Dry hydrant installations shall be exempt from permitting requirements provided that: |
Source Note: The provisions of this §297.26 adopted to be effective February 24, 1999, 24 TexReg 1162 |