Near-shore discharges are governed by the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System program. As such, the permitting process for these discharges must comply with Chapters 39, 50, 55, 80, 281, and 305 of this title (relating to Public Notice; Action on Applications and Other Authorizations; Requests for Reconsideration and Contested Case Hearings; Public Comment; Contested Case Hearings; Applications Processing; and Consolidated Permits). The executive director will make every reasonable effort to expedite the administrative and technical reviews, including the use of email for correspondence.