| of the plan for the new regulated activity by the executive director is required prior to commencement of the new regulated activity. (j) Modification of previously approved plans. The holder of any approved Edwards Aquifer protection plan must notify the appropriate regional office in writing and obtain approval from the executive director prior to initiating any of the following: (1) any physical or operational modification of any water pollution abatement structure(s), including, but not limited to, ponds, dams, berms, sewage treatment plants, and diversionary structures; (2) any change in the nature or character of the regulated activity from that which was originally approved or a change that would significantly impact the ability of the plan to prevent pollution of the Edwards Aquifer; (3) any development of land previously identified as undeveloped in the original water pollution abatement plan; (4) any physical modification of the approved organized sewage collection system; (5) any physical modification of the approved underground storage tank system; or (6) any physical modification of the approved aboveground storage tank system. (k) Compliance. The holder of the approved or conditionally approved Edwards Aquifer protection plan is responsible for compliance with this chapter and any special conditions of the approved plan through all phases of plan implementation. Failure to comply with any condition of the executive director's approval is a violation of this chapter and is subject to administrative rule or orders and penalties as provided under §213.10 of this title (relating to Enforcement). Such violations may also be subject to civil penalties and injunction. |
| Source Note: The provisions of this §213.4 adopted to be effective December 27, 1996, 21 TexReg 12125; amended to be effective June 1, 1999, 23 TexReg 10477; amended to be effective July 18, 2002, 27 TexReg 6311; amended to be effective September 1, 2005, 30 TexReg 4984 |
