(4) The TCEQ and TPWD will coordinate studies related
to applications that request authorizations for the discharge wastewater.
This may include on-site visits, receiving water assessments, sample
collection, data analysis and related activities. Notification of
these activities will be provided at least five days prior to the
activity or as soon as is practicable. The TPWD will notify the appropriate
TCEQ regional office and the Wastewater Permitting Section Manager.
The TCEQ will notify the TPWD Water Quality Program.
(5) The TCEQ and TPWD will strive to coordinate responses
to emergency conditions, investigation of unauthorized wastewater
discharges, and compliance inspections of aquaculture facilities for
wastewater discharges. The TCEQ and TPWD will provide notice to each
other at least five days prior to conducting a site inspection related
to wastewater discharges, so as to allow the other agency to participate
if desired. The TPWD will notify the appropriate TCEQ regional office
and the TCEQ will notify the TPWD Water Quality Program.
(6) The TCEQ and TPWD will continue to develop and
provide to applicants, permit conditions and, as appropriate, guidance
related to disease, quarantine conditions, and emergency plans.
(f) General conditions.
(1) The term of this MOU shall be from the effective
date until amendment or termination of this agreement. Any amendment
to the MOU shall be made by mutual agreement of the parties.
(2) Each party shall adopt the MOU by rule, including
subsequent amendments. This MOU, and any subsequent amendment, shall
become effective on the effective date of the rule.
(3) Reservation of rights. Each agency has and reserves
the right to take whatever actions necessary to pursue or preserve
any legal remedies available to that agency, and nothing in this MOU
is intended to waive or foreclose any such right.
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