This document is a checklist for commercial and large residential development permit applicants in Travis County. It contains 34 questions to determine which additional regulations and permits may apply to a project, such as stormwater pollution prevention plans, floodplain development permits, extra-territorial jurisdiction approvals, septic system permits, and more. Applicable requirements are underlined and described on subsequent pages. The applicant must sign certifying understanding of additional requirements for the county to issue a development permit.
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The official FERC approval/certificate allowing the Connecticut Expansion project to move forward. The project includes building 13.42 miles of new pipeline loops in three states: Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. When completed, the new looping will serve an additional 72,100 dekatherms of (mostly) Marcellus Shale gas to three utility companies in Connecticut.
PennFuture's Summary of Key Provisions in New PA Marcellus Drilling LawMarcellus Drilling News
A summary of the main/key provisions in Pennsylvania's new Act 13 Marcellus Shale drilling law by anti-drilling group PennFuture (Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future). A copy of the full report is available at the PennFuture website: www.pennfuture.org/marcellus.
The approval certificate issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on April 7, 2016 for a project to beef up a connection between two pipelines not yet built--PennEast Pipeline and Southern Reliability Project pipeline. Both new pipelines will be located, at least partially, in NJ.
FERC Approval for Tennessee Gas Pipeline - Connecticut Expansion ProjectMarcellus Drilling News
The official FERC approval/certificate allowing the Connecticut Expansion project to move forward. The project includes building 13.42 miles of new pipeline loops in three states: Connecticut, Massachusetts and New York. When completed, the new looping will serve an additional 72,100 dekatherms of (mostly) Marcellus Shale gas to three utility companies in Connecticut.
PennFuture's Summary of Key Provisions in New PA Marcellus Drilling LawMarcellus Drilling News
A summary of the main/key provisions in Pennsylvania's new Act 13 Marcellus Shale drilling law by anti-drilling group PennFuture (Citizens for Pennsylvania's Future). A copy of the full report is available at the PennFuture website: www.pennfuture.org/marcellus.
The approval certificate issued by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) on April 7, 2016 for a project to beef up a connection between two pipelines not yet built--PennEast Pipeline and Southern Reliability Project pipeline. Both new pipelines will be located, at least partially, in NJ.
Swim Drink Fish's Preliminary Submission on Pickering Nuclear Generating StationLOWaterkeeper
Here is Swim Drink Fish’s preliminary submission to the CNSC Tribunal as it reviews the PNGS licence conditions. OPG withholds vital information about the PNGS’ environmental impacts needed for Swim Drink Fish’s complete submission.
Minnesota State Permitting Process for Large Wind Energy Conversion SystemsUniversity of Minnesota
This presentation was part of a meeting put on by SW CERT (http://mncerts.org) in Redwood Falls, MN on wind energy development and land use in Minnesota. Larry Hartman & Ingrid Bjorklund, Energy Facility Planners for the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security, reviewed the Minnesota State permitting Process for Large Wind Energy Conversion Systems (LWECS).
Proposed Antero Resources Lease for 6,700 Acres in the Muskingum Watershed Co...Marcellus Drilling News
A copy of the proposed lease from Antero Resources to allow them to drill under (but not on top of) 6,700 acres located in the Seneca Lake area of Guernsey and Noble counties in Ohio, part of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. The MWCD plans to vote on the lease at their Feb. 15, 2013 meeting.
This is a directory of Canadian US patents holders. It has the latest information about who has US patents in Canada, where the US patent holders are, what they patented in the US market and the trends of their US patents.
In 2009, when I was working for the Region of Peel government, Canada, I successfully used patent mapping to identify 20 US patent intensive companies as the potential employers for highly educated immigrants. Following this initiative, I created a Canadian patent competitive intelligence (CI) database to track the latest patent competence of over 5000 Canadian entities, in all sector throughout Canada, on a weekly basis. My work with Region of Peel from 2010 to 2012 showed that this database can provide the "no-older-than-7-day" intelligence for long-term strategic research/planning and short-term tactics. This is also the first attempt in Canada to use patent landscape as a regional economic strength indicator and a baseline for policy harmonization and policy performance evaluation.
Looking for a 'local plumber' - I choose to ask my Facebook Friends for a recommendation. Lot's of people do. Sure, I still use Google, but not like I used to. But am I alone. I decided to open it up to a wider audience and asked the opinions of others. Turns out that although there are lots of folks like me, there is still a hard core of people who prefer to use local search. In short they'd still like to Google it.
It's hardly the most robust piece of research I've conducted, but as a 24 hour project it worked for me. It reminded me that not everyone thinks like me. The exercise showed me that if you're a local business, marketing to local people - you need to have a social strategy (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn etc.) strategy AS WELL AS a search strategy (Google, Bing & Yahoo). Miss out on one and you miss out. Simple as that.
New Construction Stormwater Regulation in MinnesotaDan Schleck
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Here is Swim Drink Fish’s preliminary submission to the CNSC Tribunal as it reviews the PNGS licence conditions. OPG withholds vital information about the PNGS’ environmental impacts needed for Swim Drink Fish’s complete submission.
Minnesota State Permitting Process for Large Wind Energy Conversion SystemsUniversity of Minnesota
This presentation was part of a meeting put on by SW CERT (http://mncerts.org) in Redwood Falls, MN on wind energy development and land use in Minnesota. Larry Hartman & Ingrid Bjorklund, Energy Facility Planners for the Minnesota Department of Commerce, Office of Energy Security, reviewed the Minnesota State permitting Process for Large Wind Energy Conversion Systems (LWECS).
Proposed Antero Resources Lease for 6,700 Acres in the Muskingum Watershed Co...Marcellus Drilling News
A copy of the proposed lease from Antero Resources to allow them to drill under (but not on top of) 6,700 acres located in the Seneca Lake area of Guernsey and Noble counties in Ohio, part of the Muskingum Watershed Conservancy District. The MWCD plans to vote on the lease at their Feb. 15, 2013 meeting.
This is a directory of Canadian US patents holders. It has the latest information about who has US patents in Canada, where the US patent holders are, what they patented in the US market and the trends of their US patents.
In 2009, when I was working for the Region of Peel government, Canada, I successfully used patent mapping to identify 20 US patent intensive companies as the potential employers for highly educated immigrants. Following this initiative, I created a Canadian patent competitive intelligence (CI) database to track the latest patent competence of over 5000 Canadian entities, in all sector throughout Canada, on a weekly basis. My work with Region of Peel from 2010 to 2012 showed that this database can provide the "no-older-than-7-day" intelligence for long-term strategic research/planning and short-term tactics. This is also the first attempt in Canada to use patent landscape as a regional economic strength indicator and a baseline for policy harmonization and policy performance evaluation.
Looking for a 'local plumber' - I choose to ask my Facebook Friends for a recommendation. Lot's of people do. Sure, I still use Google, but not like I used to. But am I alone. I decided to open it up to a wider audience and asked the opinions of others. Turns out that although there are lots of folks like me, there is still a hard core of people who prefer to use local search. In short they'd still like to Google it.
It's hardly the most robust piece of research I've conducted, but as a 24 hour project it worked for me. It reminded me that not everyone thinks like me. The exercise showed me that if you're a local business, marketing to local people - you need to have a social strategy (Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, LinkedIn etc.) strategy AS WELL AS a search strategy (Google, Bing & Yahoo). Miss out on one and you miss out. Simple as that.
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Shawn Boyle, City Manager
City of Winter Springs
1126 East State Road 434
Winter Springs, FL 32708
sboyle@winterspringsfl.org
Re: Winter Springs East WWTF
DW Facility ID #FLA011068
OGC Case No: 21-0790
Seminole County
Dear Mr. Boyle:
Enclosed is a Consent Order ("Order") prepared by the Department for resolution of the referenced enforcement case. Please review this document and within 20 days of receipt, either: 1) return a signed copy to the Department or 2) provide comments and suggested changes. Once fully executed, a copy of the final document will be forwarded to you. Should you have any questions or comments, please contact Helena Dacenay at 407-897-4342 or via e-mail at Helena.Dacenay@FloridaDEP.gov.
Sincerely,
Aaron Watkins, Director
Central District
Enclosure: Consent Order
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More presentations at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_5bHW6MgRAxR_WyINKBPyCwAeXFJ5CfZ
MITIGATION BANKING IS BAD!
My Opponent, Kick the Cannon, has been very negative of my Business with Wetland Mitigation Banking. However, did you know, that in 2017, The City of Winter Springs received a permit to IMPACT 0.63 Acres of Direct Wetland Impacts for the construction of several NEW FEATURES at TORCASO PARK!?
The City purchased 0.147 UMAM Credits which provided 2.5 Acres of Wetland Mitigation Credits from Torcaso Park from Lake Jesup Mitigation Tract.
Within the SJRWMD Technical Staff Report it actually states that the elimination or reduction of impacts was not required for the 0.63-acre direct impacts to W1 because the ecological value of the functions provided by the area of wetland to be adversely affected is low, and the proposed mitigation will provide greater long term ecological value than the area of wetland to be adversely affected, pursuant to Section 10.2.1.2(a.) ERP A.H. Volume I.
If you want to learn more about mitigation banking industry, please visit https://mitigationbankinginc.com/
The twenty first webinar of Indian Association of Amusement Parks & Industries was a grand success.
The webinar was well attended by our members from all across the country.
We thank Mr. D Chakraborty – Sr. Scientist (Former), Central Ground Water Authority, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India for the knowledgeable and excellent presentation.
Incorporated in the year 1999, IAAPI is India's Apex Body representing the Amusement, Leisure & Recreation Industry in India.
Topic: Law / NOC on Ground Water Utilization
Presenter: Mr. D Chakraborty – Sr. Scientist (Former), Central Ground Water Authority, Ministry of Jal Shakti, Govt. of India
Date & Time: 30/November/2020 1600-1750pm IST
YouTube: https://youtu.be/dnzpKYepgIo
IAAPI Website: www.iaapi.org
IAAPI Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/IAAPIHq/
IAAPI Twitter: https://twitter.com/IAAPI_HQ
IAAPI LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/iaapi-hq/
Water Shortage Response Planning: Level 2 Drought Alert - Alex Ruiz, assistant director, City of San Diego Water Department - Presentation 2/3 Panel Discussion: Local Approaches to Coping with Water Shortages
1. Application Number:_________________________________
To be completed by TNR staff.
COMMERCIAL AND LARGE RESIDENTIAL DEVELOPMENT
CODE AND REGULATIONS CHECKLIST FOR DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
In addition to County Code, development permit applicants are expected to comply with other applicable public
health and safety laws and regulations prior to approval of a Travis County development permit. Please complete
and sign the checklist below to determine which additional requirements may be applicable to your commercial or
large residential project, using the guidance information on Pages 3-8, and Attachment A on Pages 9-12 for
industrial activities. Some items below, if applicable to your project, will require you to provide specific written
documentation of compliance prior to issuance of a County permit, as described and underlined on Pages 3-8.
This list is just a minimum and TNR reserves the right to request additional information if necessary. Please
answer each of the following questions by writing yes or no in the space provided:
Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3), Floodplain, Municipal Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ)
1. Will project construction disturb one acre or more, or is it part of a common or phased plan of construction
which will disturb one acre or more (total disturbed areas - utilities, landscaping, staging, etc.)? _____
2. Is the project within the Extra-territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of a City (Austin, Bee Cave, etc.)? _____
3. Is the project a commercial development or a residential development 20 acres or greater outside any
Municipal ETJ? _____
4. Is the project located in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone or Contributing Zone (Precinct 3)? _____
5. Is the project located in the Lake Travis Watershed west of the Austin 5 mile ETJ (Precinct 3)? _____
6. Will the project permanently alter a Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) 100-year
floodplain? _____
7. Will the project permanently alter or disturb within a natural creek channel (1/10 acre or more)? _____
8. Will the project include a new dam (water impoundment) or alteration of an existing dam? _____
9. If the project is located on a lake or river, is a boat dock or pier proposed? _____
Public Right-of-way, Driveways, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
10. Will the project require a new or improved driveway access onto a Travis County roadway? _____
11. Will the project require cutting into the pavement or the roadside of a Travis County roadway, such
as for the installation of utility lines (gas, telephone, cable, electric, etc.)? _____
12. Will the project disturb any trees greater than 6” in diameter within County Right-of-way? _____
13. Will the project require a new or improved driveway access onto a state roadway? _____
14. Does the project includes construction in the county right-of-way of new or remodeled facilities for
pedestrian use, such as sidewalks or trails >1:20 slope, parking areas, or buildings w/associated
appurtenances? _____
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve - (west Travis County only)
15. For projects located west of Mopac Blvd, have you received and understand the attached
Informational handout and Application for the Balcones Habitat Conservation Plan (BCCP)? _____
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2. Wastewater, On-Site Sewage Facilities (OSSF)
16. Is there an existing OSSF septic system, or will a new septic system be required? _____
17. Will the project generate 5,000 gallons or more of waste water per day? _____
Water Wells and Water Supply
18. Will the project require drilling a well for drinking water supply? _____
19. Will the project require a drinking water supply of 15 connections or more, or serve 25 people
or more at least 60 days per year? _____
Quarry and Pit Safety Act
20. Will the project or parcel of land include a new or active (or inactive since 1991), open pit or
quarry 5' or deeper within 200 feet of a public (county, state) roadway? _____
Commercial Development (Only commercial projects are required to fill out items 21-26 below)
21. Is the project a non-residential development? _____
22. Will the project include a Commercial Building, or apartments or condominiums? _____
23. Will the project include construction and use of a non-residential pool or spa? _____
24. Will the commercial operations include a new or remodeled food establishment? _____
25. Will the commercial business serve alcohol? _____
26. Will the commercial business be a sexually oriented business? _____
Industrial Operations (Only commercial projects with industrial operations must fill out items 27-34 below)
27. Will planned commercial operations fall into one of the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC)
Codes on ATTACHMENT A, Page 8-11? _____
28. Will planned commercial operations include solid waste management, processing, or disposal? _____
29. Will planned commercial operations have air emissions subject to TCEQ Air Quality Rules? _____
30. Will the project be an auto salvage yard or operate auto salvage operations? _____
31. Will site operations include permanent underground storage of any amount, or aboveground
storage of more than 1100 gallons, of fuel or hazardous chemicals? _____
32. Will site operations include aboveground storage of more than 1320 gal.of petroleum products? _____
33. Will site operations include storage of greater than 10,000 lbs. of hazardous materials? _____
34. Will site operations generate over 220 lbs./month of hazardous waste or Class I non-hazardous
waste? _____
Certification: I understand any items above I have indicated applicable to my Permit Application must be
addressed as described herein in order for Travis County to issue a Development Permit. I understand mis-
representation can constitute grounds for Travis County to withhold or revoke Development Permit approval.
Signature of Permit Applicant: __________________________________ Date:____________
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3. Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3), Floodplain, Municipal Extra-Territorial
Jurisdiction (ETJ) – Items 1.-9.
1. If total project construction disturbs one acre or more (including all disturbed areas), or is part of a
common or phased plan of development or lots that will do so, you must implement a Storm Water
Pollution Prevention Plan (SWP3) that includes erosion and sediment controls, to comply with
state General Permit TXR150000, administered by the Texas Commission for Environmental
Quality (TCEQ). If your project requires an SWP3, please provide TNR a copy of the TCEQ
Construction Site Notice – CSN (1-5 acre projects) or Notice of Intent – NOI (5 acres and up).
The CSN/NOI must be filled out and signed by the Construction Site Operator. It must include the
County Development Permit Number and be posted on the site with other permits:
• Projects starting construction within 30 days of County permit issuance must provide a copy
of the CSN or NOI prior to issuance of a County Development Permit.
• Projects starting construction 30 days after permit issuance must send or fax (512-854-4649)
a copy of the CSN or NOI to the TNR Permit Office no later than seven (7) days prior to the
start of construction.
Construction sites less than one acre are still required to use temporary and permanent erosion
and sediment controls when necessary to prevent off-site storm water runoff impacts and
permanently stabilize the site, even when an SWP3 plan is not required. This includes most areas of
Travis County under existing LCRA, Edwards Aquifer, Austin and other Municipal ETJ rules. For
guidance on SWP3s or erosion and sediment controls, please consult with TNR staff or contact the
TCEQ Storm Water Team, 512-239-4671, concerning SWP3 requirements.
2. If the project is within the Extra-Territorial Jurisdiction (ETJ) of a City (Austin, Bee Cave,
etc.), it is the applicant’s responsibility to contact the municipality and any utility providers to find
out what additional permits are required. Subdivisions in the City of Austin 5 mile ETJ are subject
to the County Code Chapter 30 combined County – City of Austin Code. Permits in ETJs must
provide a signature approval or permit from the municipal jurisdiction prior to final issuance of a
County Development Permit.
3. If the project is a commercial project, or a residential project of 20 acres or more, and is located
outside any municipal ETJs, development will be required to comply with the Travis County
Interim Water Quality Rules, County Code Chapter82, adopted in 2005 by the
Commissioners’ Court. These rules require SWP3 runoff controls for construction, Buffer Zones
setbacks, permanent water quality measures, cut and fill limitations. Please contact the Travis
County TNR Permit office at 512-854-4215 for more information.
4. In Precinct 3, if a project is located in the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone, or is located in the
Edwards Aquifer Contributing Zone and is 5 acres or more, you may be subject to the TCEQ's
Edward Aquifer Rules TAC 30, Chapter 213. City ETJ and General Permit SWP3 (Item 1.
above) can overlap some Edwards requirements, but it is the responsibility of the applicant to
address any additional items required. Please contact the TCEQ Edwards Program, at 512-339-
2929, for information. Permit Applicants in the Edwards Zone must provide one of the following
prior to final issuance of a County Development Permit:
• A TCEQ Approval Letter for a Water Pollution Abatement Plan (WPAP) in the Recharge
Zone, a Contributing Zone Plan (CZP) in the Contributing Zone, an Exception Request, or
• Written documentation showing that the project is an exempted activity under the Edwards
Rules, or
• A Texas Registered Professional Engineer's Letter stating the project is not applicable.
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4. 5. Precinct 3, if the project located in the Lake Travis Watershed west of the City of Austin 5-mile ETJ
and west of the Edwards Aquifer Zone, you are subject to the Lower Colorado River Authority's
(LCRA) Highland Lakes Watershed Ordinance (HLWO). ALL projects must use temporary and
permanent erosion controls for construction, regardless of whether an individual LCRA permit is
required. Please contact the LCRA HLWO Administrative Office, at 512-473-3200, Ext. 2324. Non-
residential Permit Applicants must provide one of the following prior to final issuance of a County
Development Permit:
• An LCRA HLWO Permit, or
• An LCRA HLWO “No Permit Required Notification” Form
6. If a project will alter the Federal Emergency Management Agency’s (FEMA) 100-year
floodplain as shown on the Flood Insurance Rate Map for Travis County, a Conditional Letter of
Map Revision from FEMA must be obtained prior to issuance of a County development permit. For
more information on FEMA Letter of Map Changes, please contact FEMA’s Map Assistance Center
at 1-877 FEMA Map or www.fema.gov/fhm.
7. If the construction project permanently alters or disturbs more than 1/10 acre within the channel
bottom of a natural creek or stream, you may be subject to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
(USACOE) Section 404 Regulations for waterways and wetlands. Natural creek channels, whether
flowing or dry, should remain undisturbed as much as possible and must remain free of any
improvements that cause drainage flow obstructions. Contact the USACE Ft. Worth District
Regulatory Branch, at (817) 886-1731, for further information. Non-residential Permit Applicants
must provide one of the following prior to final issuance of a County Development Permit:
• Pre Construction Notification (PCN) Letter to the Corps, or
• an Authorization Letter (response to the PCN Letter) from the Corps, or
• A Texas Registered Professional Engineer's Letter stating the project is not applicable
8. New dam construction, or alteration of an existing water impoundment dam structure 6 feet or higher
with a maximum storage capacity of 50 acre feet or more may be subject to the dam safety
regulations of the state TCEQ, under TAC 30, Chapter 299. Please note new impoundments of any
size cannot be built on natural stream tributaries without compliance with 404 regulations outlined in
#7 above. Contact the TCEQ Dam Safety Program at 512-239-0400 for further information.
9. Boat docks on the Pedernales River or Lake Travis outside the Austin ETJ follow LCRA standards -
contact the LCRA Marina Program at 512-473-3200. Boat docks in the Austin ETJ follow City of
Austin standards and permitting – contact the City of Austin Watershed and Development Review
Dept, at 512-974-6370, or visit their web site at http://www.ci.austin.tx.us/development/packets.htm.
Public Right-0f-Way, Driveways, ADA. Guidance Information – Items 10-14.
10. If a new driveway approach onto a Travis County road will be constructed, or an existing driveway
approach improved, a Travis County Driveway In Right of Way Permit application must be
submitted and approved prior to issuance of a County development permit. All new/improved
driveway approaches must be constructed to current County standards. Please contact the Travis
County TNR Permit office at 512-854-4215 for more information.
11. Any construction in a Travis County Right of Way in addition to driveway approaches, will require a
Travis County Utility Installation Permit. The contractor who will be doing the work within the
Right of Way must obtain this permit prior to any construction in a County Right of Way. Please
contact the Travis County TNR Permit office at 512-854-4215 for more information.
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5. 12. Disturbance or removal of any trees in existing county right-of-way 6” in diameter of greater must
comply with the standards in County Code Chapter 108, Tree Preservation, which requires tree
protection design measures and tree replacement for significant trees removed. Please contact the
Travis County TNR Permit office at 512-854-4215 for more information.
13. When driveway access is onto a state right-of-way (FM, RR, RM, State or US highway, Interstate,
etc.) a Texas Department of Transportation (TxDOT) driveway permit will be required prior to
issuance of a County development permit. For information, please contact TxDOT at 512-832-7112.
14. If yes, the project must comply with Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) accessibility standards,
such as handicapped parking, curb ramps, accessible pedestrian routes, and building standards for
doors, stairs, bathrooms, signage, etc. Please contact U.S. Dept. of Justice 800-514-0301, TTY 800-
514-0383. Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation 512-463-3211
Balcones Canyonlands Preserve (BCP) Guidance Information – Item 15.
15. It is the responsibility of the landowner to comply with the Federal Endangered Species Act if it
applies to their property. West of Mopac Blvd., landowners can voluntarily participate in the local
Balcones Canyonlands Conservation Plan (BCCP) instead of federal permits. Please contact Jennifer
Brown, 512-854-7213, or Kevin Connally, 854-7213, with the Travis County BCCP for information.
You may also contact the local U.S. Fish and Wildlife Office, at 512-490-0057.
Wastewater and Septic/On-Site Sewage Facility (OSSF) Guidance Info – Items 16, 17.
16. If an on-site sewage facility (OSSF) is required to be installed or upgraded, a Permit to Construct
an OSSF is required to be issued prior to issuance of a County development permit. An exception
may be made if the permit applicant agrees in writing to take full responsibility for the OSSF
placement. In no case will a County development permit be issued prior to the receipt of a completed
OSSF application. Please contact the Travis County TNR Permit office at 512-854-4215 for info.
Also, projects located in the areas described below must obtain OSSF approval from the other
jurisdictions listed instead of Travis County:
• OSSF projects within Travis County and within 2,000 feet of Lake Travis (2000 feet from the
691’ contour) are subject to the Lower Colorado River Authority's (LCRA) review instead of
Travis County- Please contact the LCRA OSSF Program, at 512-473-3216.
• OSSF projects within any City of Austin’s Limited Purpose City Limits areas (within their ETJ)
are subject to Austin’s OSSF review. If your project is in this area, contact George Smith of the
Austin Water Utility’s Utility Development Services Section at 512-972-0267 for more
information.
• For projects with OSSFs in LCRA or the City of Austin’s jurisdiction, proof of application to the
appropriate jurisdiction is required prior to the issuance of a County Development Permit.
17. If the project generates more than 5,000 gpd of waste water it is too large to qualify for an OSSF
permit and is subject to TCEQ's Design Criteria for Sewerage Systems, TAC 30 Chapter 317. It
is the responsibility of the Applicant to design/obtain permits for wastewater treatment facilities or
obtain wastewater utility service for any project requiring a development permit from Travis County.
Commercial and Residential developments over 20 acres outside ETJs must provide a signed letter
of intent for wastewater utility service prior to final approval of a Travis County Development
Permit. Contact TCEQ Waste water permits section for further info, James McCain 512-239-4777.
Water Well and Water Supply Guidance Information – Items 18, 19.
18. All water wells must be completed by a state-licensed drilling contractor (state water well drilling
license). Also, if you are located within The Barton Springs Edwards Aquifer Groundwater
Conservation District (BSEACD) in southwest Travis County, you must receive approval from the
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6. District prior to drilling and utilizing water wells or public water supplies. Please contact John
Dupnik of the BSEACD, at 512-282-8441.
19. Projects providing public water supply of 15 connections or more, or to 25 people or more for 60
days/year, are required to comply with 30 T.A.C., Chapter 290, requirements for Public Water
Supply. Contact the TCEQ Utility and District Section for Public Water Supply requirements, at
512-239-6947. It is the responsibility of the Applicant to obtain adequate drinking water supply for
any project requiring a development permit from Travis County. Commercial developments and
residential developments over 20 acres outside ETJs must provide a signed letter of intent for water
utility service, and any proposed groundwater supplies must prove adequate capacity according to
TCEQ 30 T.A.C., Chapter 230.
Quarry and Pit Safety Act Guidance Information, Item 20.
20. If the site or land parcel includes a new or active (or inactive since 1991), open pit or quarry which is
5 feet or deeper and within 200 feet of the edge of a public road, compliance with the Texas Quarry
and Pit Safety Act TAC 16, Part 1, Chapter 11, SB. E is required. If so, a Safety Certificate
approved by the Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) a minimum of sixty days before the
use of the pit is required before final issuance of a County Development Permit. Please contact the
TXDOT Maintenance Division, Pits and Quarries Section, Program Administrator, at 512-416-3076.
Commercial Development Guidance Information, Items 21-26.
21. The Travis County Commissioners Court adopted public notice requirements for all non-
residential developments on October 30, 2007. Prior to issuance of a Development Permit, the
permit applicant must send notice to all homeowners associations and neighborhood associations
within 1000 feet of the property where the project is to be constructed. Applicants must also send
the notice to the Travis County Fire Marshal and the local Emergency Service District. The notice
and mailing list must be pre-approved TNR staff. It must be sent by sent by certified mail-return
receipt requested. It must include the type of development, proposed use and a site location map. It
must also include contact information for the permit applicant or representative and the TNR case
manager. The applicant is responsible for providing proof that the notice was sent to the appropriate
parties and for informing the TNR case manager of any comments received due to the notice. In no
case will the Development Permit be issued prior to 10 working days after the date the notice was
sent. For more information on the public notice requirements, Please contact the Travis County
TNR Permit office at 512-854-4215 for more info.
22. All commercial site and building plans shall be submitted for review, and the construction inspected
for compliance with, the requirements of the Travis County Fire Code, by the Travis County Fire
Marshal's Office. Please contact the Fire Marshal's Office directly at 512-854-4621 concerning the
specific requirements of your project.
23. Non-residential pools and spas must comply with Texas Health and Safety Code Chapter 265,
enforced by the Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department (ATCHHSD). Please
contact ATCHHSD at 512-972-5600.
24. Food Establishments must comply with Travis County Code Chapter 47, enforced by the
Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department (ATCHHSD). Please contact
ATCHHSD at 512-972-5600.
25. Alcohol/Liquor sales and businesses must comply with the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Code and
must be reviewed and licensed by the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission (TABC), as well as
several Travis County departments, including the County Clerk, Austin/Travis County Health and
Human Services Department (ATCHHSD), County Judge, and Tax Assessor. Please contact the
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7. Austin District of the TABC, at 512-451-0231 for information on how to apply for this review and
licensing process.
26. Sexually oriented business must comply with Travis County Code Chapter 50 and 51. Please
contact the Wayne Samson with Travis County Sheriff's Department, at 512-854-6440, to secure
permits before the final issuance of a county development permit.
Commercial Development – Industrial Operations Guidance Information, Items 27.-34.
27. If site operations fall into one of the Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) Codes on
ATTACHMENT A, on pages 8-11, you may be subject to TCEQ's TPDES General Permit
TXR050000 for industrial sites that discharge storm water associated with industrial activities.
Please contact the TCEQ Water Quality Division, Storm Water and General Permits Program, at
512-239-4671, for information. Applicable industrial operations must provide the following prior to
issuance of a County development permit:
a. An TCEQ NOI and SWP3 in compliance with the Industrial General Permit, or
b. A TCEQ “No Exposure” Certificate, with a letter from Texas Registered Professional
Engineer stating the project will not have a discharge ("no exposure") from site industrial
activities.
28. If site operations include solid or liquid waste processing or disposal, a Solid Waste Notification,
Registration, or Permit must be issued by TCEQ as required under TCEQ Municipal Solid Waste
Rules TAC 30, Chapter 330, or Chapters 312 (Sludge Use, Disposal, Transportation), or 332
(Composting). Applicable County Code solid waste requirements (Chapter 64.070-071) must also be
met before final issuance of a county development permit. Contact TCEQ Municipal Solid Waste
Permitting, at 512-239-6671, or 512-239-2334.
29. If site operations are subject to TCEQ Air Quality Rules TAC 30, Chapters 101-122, a TCEQ
Permit By Rule (PBR) Approval Letter, or TCEQ Air Quality Permit is required prior to final
issuance of a county development permit. Please contact the TCEQ air quality permit section for
information, at 512-239-1250.
30. Auto salvage yards must comply with Travis County Code Chapter 49, enforced by the
Austin/Travis County Health and Human Services Department (ATCHHSD). Please contact
ATCHHSD at 512-972-5600.
31. If site operations include permanent underground storage of any amount of fuel or hazardous
chemicals, or aboveground storage of more than 1100 gallons, it is the responsibility of the applicant
to ensure compliance with TCEQ's Underground and Aboveground Storage Tank Rules, TAC
30, Chapter 334. Please provide a signed and issued TCEQ Petroleum Storage Tank (PST)
Construction Notification or TCEQ letter of receipt of such before final issuance of a county
development permit. Please contact the TCEQ PST Division, at 512-239-2200. PST construction in
the Edwards Aquifer Recharge Zone will require a TCEQ UST or AST Facility Plan in addition to
the above. Please also check with the Travis County Fire Marshall at 512-854-4621 for any
requirements under the Travis County Fire Code (see item 22. above). NOTE: Temporary fuel/oil
tanks over 250 gallons used during site construction do not require a TCEQ permit if used less than
12 months, but these tanks must be addressed in the site's SWP3 Plan.
32. If site operations include aboveground storage of more than 1320 total gallons of petroleum
products, it is the responsibility of the applicant to prepare a Spill Prevention Control and
Countermeasures (SPCC) Plan per 40CFR, Part 112. Travis County will not delay final issuance of
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8. a development permit, but an SPCC Plan must be prepared by a Registered Professional Engineer
within six months of beginning operations. Contact EPA Region 6 in Dallas for SPCC information,
at (214) 665-2273.
33. If site operations include aboveground annual storage of greater than 10,000 lbs.of federally listed
hazardous substances, or greater than 500 lbs. of 365 listed extremely hazardous substances,
compliance with the Tier II reporting of the Federal Emergency Planning and Right-to-Know Act
(EPCRA) is required. Travis County will not delay final issuance of a development permit, but it is
the responsibility of the applicant to submit a Tier II Annual Report to the Texas Department of
Health (TDH) by March 1st
of the calendar year for the previous year. This information is copied to
the Travis County Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) for public information and
emergency response purposes. For information on Tier II and EPCRA requirements, please contact
the TDH Hazard Communication Branch, at (800) 452-2791, or (512) 834-6603.
34. If site operations generate over 220 lbs./month of hazardous waste or Class I non-hazardous waste,
the site qualifies as a Small Quantity Generator under TCEQ's Industrial and Hazardous Wastes
Rules, TAC 30, Chapter 335. The County will not delay final issuance of a development permit,
but it is the operator's responsibility to register with TCEQ at least 90 days prior to commencing
these site activities. Please Contact the TCEQ Industrial and Hazardous Waste Registration and
Reporting Division, at 512-239-6413.
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9. ATTACHMENT A - STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION (SIC) CODES LIST
For sites that discharge storm water associated with industrial activities
under TPDES General Permit TXR050000 (applicable to item 18., on page 4.)
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SECTOR A: TIMBER PRODUCTS
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
2411 Log Storage and Handling (Wet deck storage areas where no chemical additives are used in the spray
water or applied to the logs)
2421 General Sawmills and Planning Mills
2426 Hardwood Dimension and Flooring Mills
2429 Special Product Sawmills, Not Elsewhere Classified
2431-2439 (except 2434) Millwork, Veneer, Plywood, and Structural Wood (2434 - Wood Kitchen Cabinets, see Sec. W)
2441-2449 Wood Containers
2451,2452 Wood Buildings and Mobile Homes
2491 Wood Preserving
2493 Reconstituted Wood Products
2499 Wood Products Not Elsewhere Classified
SECTOR B: PAPER AND ALLIED PRODUCTS
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
2611 Pulp Mills
2621 Paper Mills
2631 Paperboard Mills
2652 - 2657 Paperboard Containers and Boxes
2671 - 2679 Converted Paper and Paperboard Products, Including Plastic Bags Produced from Plastics Film
SECTOR C: CHEMICAL AND ALLIED PRODUCTS
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
2812 - 2819 Basic Industrial Inorganic Chemicals
2821 - 2824 Plastic Materials, Synthetic Resins, Non-vulcanizable Elastomers (Synthetic Rubber),
Cellulose Plastics Materials, and Other Manmade Fibers Except Glass
2833 - 2836 Medicinal Chemicals and Botanical Products, Pharmaceutical Preparations, In Vitro and In
Vivo Diagnostic Substances, Biological Products (Except Diagnostic Substances).
2841 - 2844 Soaps and Detergents; Specialty Cleaning, Polishing, and Sanitation Preparations; Surface ctive Agents,
Finishing Agents, Sulfonated Oils, and Assistants; Perfumes, Cosmetics, and Other Toilet Preparations;
2851 Paints, Varnishes, Lacquers, Enamels, and Allied Products
2861 - 2869 Industrial Organic Chemicals (including commercial composting operations)
2873 - 2879 Agricultural Chemicals (Including Fertilizers, Pesticides, and Fertilizers Solely from Leather
Scraps and Leather Dust, and Mixing of Fertilizers, Compost, and Potting Soils)
2891 - 2899 Miscellaneous Chemical Products (Including Adhesives and Sealants, Explosives, Printing Ink, and
Carbon Black)
3952
(Limited to List)
Inks and Paints, including: China Painting Enamels; India Ink; Drawing Ink; Platinum Paints for Burnt
Wood or Leather Work; Paints for China Painting; Artist’s Paints; and Artist’s Watercolors
SECTOR D: ASPHALT PAVING AND ROOFING MATERIALS AND LUBRICANTS
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
2951,2952 Asphalt Paving and Roofing Materials, Portable Asphalt Plants
2992,2999 Miscellaneous Products of Petroleum and Coal Including Oils and Greases
SECTOR E: GLASS, CLAY, CEMENT, CONCRETE, AND GYPSUM PRODUCTS
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
3211 Flat Glass
3221,3229 Glass and Glassware, Pressed or Blown
10. 3231 Glass Products Made of Purchased Glass
3241 Hydraulic Cement
3251-3259 Structural Clay Products
3261 Vitreous China Plumbing Fixtures and China Earthenware Fittings and Bathroom Accessories
3262-3269 Pottery and Related Products
3281 Cut Stone and Stone Products
3297 Non-Clay Refractories
3271- 3275 Concrete, Lime, Gypsum and Plaster Products
3291, 3292 Asbestos Products
3295 Minerals and Earth's, Ground, or Otherwise Treated
3296 Mineral Wool
3299 Nonmetallic Mineral Products, Not Elsewhere Classified
SECTOR F: PRIMARY METALS
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
3312-3317 Steel Works, Blast Furnaces, and Rolling and Finishing Mills
3321-3325 Iron and Steel Foundries
3331-3339 Primary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metals
3341 Secondary Smelting and Refining of Nonferrous Metals
3351-3357 Rolling, Drawing, and Extruding of Nonferrous Metals
3363-3369 Nonferrous Foundries (Castings)
3398,3399 Miscellaneous Primary Metal Products
SECTOR G: METAL MINING (ORE MINING AND DRESSING)
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
1011 Iron Ores
1021 Copper Ore Mining and Dressing
1031 Lead and Zinc Ores
1041,1044 Gold and Silver Ores
1061 Ferro alloy Ores, Except Vanadium
1081 Metal Mining Services
1094,1099 Miscellaneous Metal Ores
SECTOR H: COAL MINES AND COAL MINING RELATED FACILITIES
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
1221-1241 Coal Mines and Coal Mining-Related Facilities
SECTOR I: OIL AND GAS EXTRACTION FACILITIES
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
1311 Crude Petroleum and Natural Gas
1321 Natural Gas Liquids
1381-1389 Oil and Gas Field Services
2911 Petroleum Refineries
SECTOR J: MINERAL MINING AND DRESSING FACILITIES
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
1411 Dimension Stone
1422-1429 Crushed and Broken Stone, Including Rip Rap
1442,1446 Sand and Gravel Mining
1455,1459 Clay, Ceramic, and Refractory Materials
1474-1479 Chemical and Fertilizer Mineral Mining
1481 Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels
1499 Miscellaneous Nonmetallic Minerals, Except Fuels
SECTOR K: HAZARDOUS WASTE TREATMENT, STORAGE, OR DISPOSAL FACILITIES
Activity Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
HZ Limited to Hazardous Waste Storage or Disposal
SECTOR L: LANDFILLS AND LAND APPLICATION SITES
Activity Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
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11. LF Limited to Landfills, Land Application Sites , and Open Dumps that Receive or Have Previously
Received Industrial Waste, including sites subject to regulation under Subtitle D of the Resource
Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA).
SECTOR M: AUTOMOBILE SALVAGE YARDS
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
5015 Automobile Salvage Yards
SECTOR N: SCRAP AND WASTE RECYCLING FACILITIES
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
5093 Scrap Recycling Facilities (Scraps include metals, paper, plastic, cardboard, glass, animal hides, used
oil, antifreeze, mineral spirits, industrial solvents and other materials)
SECTOR O: STEAM ELECTRIC GENERATING FACILITIES
Activity Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
SE Limited to Steam Electric Generating Facilities
SECTOR P: LAND TRANSPORTATION AND WAREHOUSING
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
4011,4013 Railroad Transportation
4111-4173 Local and Highway Passenger Transportation
4212-4231 Motor Freight Transportation and Warehousing
4311 United States Postal Service
5171 Petroleum Bulk Stations and Terminals
SECTOR Q: WATER TRANSPORTATION
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
4412-4499 Water Transportation
SECTOR R: SHIP AND BOAT BUILDING OR REPAIRING YARDS
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
3731,3732 Ship and Boat Building or Repairing Yards
SECTOR S: AIR TRANSPORTATION
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
4512-4581 Air Transportation Facilities
SECTOR T: TREATMENT WORKS
Activity Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
TW Treatment Works
SECTOR U: FOOD AND KINDRED PRODUCTS FACILITIES
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
2011-2015 Meat Products
2021-2026 Dairy Products
2032-2038 Canned, Frozen and Preserved Fruits, Vegetables and Food Specialties
2041-2048 Grain Mill Products
2051-2053 Bakery Products
2061-2068 Sugar and Confectionery Products
2074-2079 Fats and Oils
2082-2087 Beverages
2091-2099 Miscellaneous Food Preparations and Kindred Products
2111-2141 Tobacco Products
SECTOR V: TEXTILE MILLS, APPAREL, AND OTHER FABRIC PRODUCT MANUFACTURING
FACILITIES
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
2211-2299 Textile Mill Products
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12. 12
2311-2399 Apparel and Other Finished Products Made From Fabrics and Similar Materials
3131-3199 Leather and Leather Products, except Leather Tanning and Finishing
SECTOR W: FURNITURE AND FIXTURES
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
2434 Wood Kitchen Cabinets
2511-2599 Furniture and Fixtures
SECTOR X: PRINTING AND PUBLISHING
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
2711-2796 Printing, Publishing, and Allied Industries
SECTOR Y:RUBBER, MISC. PLASTIC PRODUCTS, AND MISC. MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
3011 Tires and Inner Tubes
3021 Rubber and Plastics Footwear
3052,3053 Gaskets, Packing, and Sealing Devices and Rubber and Plastics Hose and Belting
3061,3069 Fabricated Rubber Products, Not Elsewhere Classified
3081-3089 Miscellaneous Plastics Products
3931 Musical Instruments
3942-3949 Dolls, Toys, Games and Sporting and Athletic Goods
3951-3955 (except3952) Pens, Pencils, and Other Artists' Materials SIC 3952 See Sector
3961, 3965 Costume Jewelry, Costume Novelties, Buttons, and Misc. Notions, Except Precious Metal
3991-3999 Miscellaneous Manufacturing Industries
SECTOR Z: LEATHER TANNING AND FINISHING
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
3111 Leather Tanning and Finishing
SECTOR AA: FABRICATED METAL PRODUCTS FACILITIES
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
3411-3499 Fabricated Metal Products, Except Machinery and Transportation Equipment
3911-3915 Jewelry, Silverware, and Plated Ware
SECTOR AB: TRANSPORTATION EQUIPMENT, INDUSTRIAL OR COMMERCIAL
MACHINERY MANUFACTURING FACILITIES
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
3511-3599
(except 3571-3579)
Industrial and Commercial Machinery (except Computer and Office Equipment, see Sector AC)
3711-3799
(except3731,3732)
Transportation Equipment (except Ship and Boat Building and Repairing, see Sector R)
SECTOR AC: ELECTRONIC, ELECTRICAL, PHOTOGRAPHIC, AND OPTICAL GOODS
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
3571-3579 Computer and Office Equipment
3612-3699 Electronic, Electrical Equipment and Components, except Computer Equipment
3812-3873 Measuring, Analyzing and Controlling Instrument; Photographic and Optical Goods
SECTOR AD: MISCELLANEOUS INDUSTRIAL ACTIVITIES
SIC Code Description of Industry Sub-sector
Notapplicable Miscellaneous Industrial Activities Designated by the Executive Director