Darla Branch, TCEQ
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Surviving a TCEQ
Authorized Agent
Compliance
Review
Darla Branch
OSSF Environmental Investigator
Region 12/ Houston
(713)767-3766
Major Topics
Authority
Purpose
Selection and Frequency
Parts of the review
Results
Response
Help
Authority
The authority to conduct
Compliance Reviews (CR):
Texas Health and Safety Code
§366.034
Title 30 Texas Administrative Code
§285.12
Authority cont.
The TCEQ is charged with the
oversight of the Authorized Agents
(AA) to consistently enforce the
minimum requirements for on-site
sewage disposal systems as adopted
by the commission
Purpose
The purpose of the Authorized Agent
Compliance Review is to evaluate the
way the OSSF rules are being applied
and ultimately the protection of human
health and the environment.
The review also gives the AA an
opportunity to ask questions and
receive guidance on OSSF issues
Selection and
Frequency
Selection and frequency of Authorized Agents for review
is based on several factors:
Date of last review
“Action Items” previously noted
Complaints received by TCEQ
Manpower
The Review
A letter announcing the CR
Mutually agreeable schedule
Introductory Meeting
Administrative Review
Technical Review
Exit Interview
Compliance Letter
Administrative
Review
Review the local order
Public information
Planning materials
Authorizations to Construct (ATC)
Inspection forms
Notice of Approval (NOA)
Administrative
Review Cont.
Complaints
Variances
Fee tracking & monthly activity
reports (Water Resources
Management Fund)
Enforcement
Subdivision reviews
Technical Review
Site/soil evaluation procedures
Inspection procedures
Equipment
Training
Questions
Reviewer Dos
Do provide us a quiet place to conduct
our review.
Do ask questions if you don’t
understand something we’re asking or
doing.
Do tell us where the restrooms, water
fountains and vending machine are.
Reviewer Don’ts
Don’t ask “How are we doing so far?”
Don’t make us conduct our review in the
middle of a public area.
Don’t be afraid to ask us questions. We
don’t bite!
Results
Exit Interview
Compliance Review Letter
Action Item List
Authorized Agent Response Letter
Response
Authorized Agent Response Letter
Items have been corrected or an
action plan with time lines in
place
Help from TCEQ
Houston Region OSSF Team
Austin Field Ops. Support Division
Houston Region
OSSF Team
Bryan Eastham
OSSF Team Leader
(713)767-3596
Darla Branch
Environmental Investigator
(713)767-3766
Jack Northey
Environmental Investigator
(713)767-3663
OSSF Field Ops
Agustin “Gus” Chavez
Orders/Ordinances
(512) 239-4775
James McCaine
Technical or Rules
(512) 239-4777
Mike Price
Occupational Certification/Licensing/Enforcement
(512) 239-2150