(a) An applicant for an initial exotic species permit
must provide the following:
(1) written documentation demonstrating that the applicant
possesses the appropriate valid wastewater discharge authorization
or has received an exemption from the Texas Commission on Environmental
Quality; or
(2) adequate documentation to demonstrate that the
facility is designed and will be operated in a manner such that no
discharge of waste into or adjacent to water in the state will, or
is likely to occur.
(b) If the facility or facility complex is designed
such that a discharge of waste into or adjacent to water in the state
will, or is likely to occur, an applicant for an amendment or a renewal
of an exotic species permit must provide written documentation demonstrating
that the applicant possesses or has timely applied for and is pursuing
the appropriate wastewater discharge authorization or exemption from
the TCEQ in accordance with the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination
System (TPDES) General Permit for concentrated aquatic animal production
facilities TXG 130000.
(c) An exotic species permittee whose wastewater discharge
authorization or exemption is revoked, suspended or annulled by the
TCEQ will be treated as an applicant for an initial permit under subsection
(a) of this section.
(d) An applicant for a permit for controlled exotic
species of plants is not required to obtain a permit from the TCEQ
for the purposes of this section.
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