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  1. DOT Pipeline Compliance Workshop – August 17-18, 2005
  2. Need to update your Public Awareness Program?
  3. Pipeline Emergencies Training Program
  4. Integrity Management Services
  5. Proposed Rule to Update Regulatory References to Technical Standards
  6. “Person Who Offers” a Hazardous Material for Transportation
  7. RCP Services Spotlight – Underwater Inspection Procedures and Interval Risk Modeling
  8. O&M Manual Up-To-Date?
  9. Public Meeting on Applying, Interpreting, and Evaluating Data from ILI Devices
  10. Need to Update Your Current Operator Qualification Program?
  11. Beginning Steps on Pipeline Security Legislation
  12. Integrity Management Plan Up-to-Date?
  13. Integrity Management Notification for Gas Transmission Lines
  14. Are Your Response Plans Current?
  15. Congress Clears Energy Bill
  16. Temporary Water Right Authorizations Required from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
  17. Pipeline Professionals Referrals

Temporary Water Right Authorizations Required from Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requested that the Texas Railroad Commission post an advisory notice concerning use of surface water in association with oil and gas activities.

Water flowing in Texas creeks, rivers, and bays is state water or “waters of the state.” Under Section 11 of the Texas Water Code anyone who diverts water must have authorization – or water right — from the State of Texas through the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ). Persons who withdraw “waters of the state” for mining, construction, and oil and gas activities must obtain a water rights permit from TCEQ. An applicant may apply for a Temporary Water Right permit for short-term use of “waters of the State.” Temporary Water Rights permits authorizing use of 10 acre feet or less and for one year or less may be issued by your closest TCEQ. Applicants who seek to use more than 10 acre-feet of water or who seek a term of more than one year (up to a maximum of three years) will need to apply through the TCEQ Water Rights Permitting Team in Austin.

TCEQ forms, fees, contacts and other information may be found online here.