J' oZ COMMISSIONERS' COURT AGENDA REOUEST PLEASE FURNISH ONE ORIGINAL AND TEN COPIES OF THIS REOUEST AND DOCUMENTS TO BE REVIEWED BY THE COURT. MADE BY: Rex Emerson MEETING DATE: May 8, 2006 OFFICE: County Attorney TIME PREFERRED: SUBJECT: Presentation on Outdoor Burning. EXECUTIVE SESSION REQUESTED: (PLEASE STATE REASON) NAME OF PERSON ADDRESSING THE COURT: County Attorney/Commissioner, Pct. 3 ESTIMATED LENGTH OF PRESENTATION: IF PERSONNEL MATTER -NAME OF EMPLOYEE: Time for submitting this request for Court to assure that the matter is posted in accordance with Title 5, Chapter 551 and 552, Government Code, is as follows: Meeting scheduled for Mondays: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED BY: THIS REQUEST RECEIVED ON: 5:00 P.M. previous Tuesday. All Agenda Requests will be screened by the County Judge's Office to determine if adequate information has been prepared for the Court's formal consideration and action at time of Court Meetings. Your cooperation will be appreciated and contribute towards your request being addressed at the earliest opportunity. See Agenda Request Rules Adopted by Commissioners' Court. . OUTDOOR BURNING IN TEXAS . The Texas outdoor burning rule prohibits all outdoor burning, except as provided by specific exception. OUTBOOR BURNING ^ Kinds of Outdoor Burning Allowed Under the Rule: ^ 1. Firefighter Training . 2. Disposal or Land Clearing . 3. Prescribed Burns . 4. Pipeline Breaks and Oil Spills . 5. Recreation, Ceremony, Cooking, or Warmth 3 Firefighter Training Governmental entities must obtain authorization by written request to the local TCEQ office. Burning conducted to train firefighters does not have to conform with the general requirements for outdoor burning. The TCEQ may revoke the authorization if it is used to avoid complying with other portions of the Outdoor Burning Rule. a OUTDOOR BURNING z Disposal or Land Clearing 1. Domestic Waste -Residents may burn household trash when the local government entity having jurisdiction does not provide on-site trash collection or authorize another to provide collection. • (a) waste must come from a property designed to be a private residence • (b) property must be used exclusively as a private residence by no more than three families . (c) waste must be burned on the property where it is produced. • (d) may not cause a nuisance or traffic hazard • (e) other conditions of outdoor burning general requirements do not apply 5 2. Diseased Animal Carcasses- May be burned when burning is the most effective means of controlling spread of disease. (a) general requirements do not apply 6 OUTDOOR BURNING 3 3. Animal Remains -Remains and associated waste products may be burned by a veterinarian if: - the veterinarian is currently licensed to practice - burning is conducted on property owned by the veterinarian - burning is conducted outside the boundries of a municipality - the animal was treated by the veterinarian or owned by a current or previous customer. - the associated waste does not include sharps or other unburnable items. 4. Maintenance or Land Clearing -Trees, brush, and other plant overgrowth may be burned to clear land, maintain right-a-ways, or to maintain banks of water canals: - when there is no practicable alternative -when the materials were generated only from the property on which the burning occurs - must conform to general requirements for outdoor burning -must not produce adverse effects for structures containing sensitive receptors. OUTDOOR BURNING 4 5. Crop Residues - (a) when there is no practical alternative (b) crop residues may be burned for agricultural management ( c) must meet same conditions as maintenance burns, unless an order of enforcement specifically for the crop in question establishes other conditions 9 6. Brush, Trees, and Other Plant Material, Off-Site (a) a county or municipal govt (b) may request site and burn approval from the TCEQ regional office ( c) to burn accumulations of brush, trees, and other plant material that create a condition detrimental to public health and safety (d) must occur at site owned by local govt ,o OUTDOOR BURNING 5 (e) may be authorized only when there is no practical alternative (f) may be done no more frequently than every two months (g) may not be used in place of other sound brush-management practices (h) must conform to general requirements for outdoor burning. (I) may not occur at municipal solid waste landfill without prior permission from TCEQ ~~ Prescribed Burns -Are used to manage forests, rangeland, wildland and wildlife. -Must not effect structures containing sensitive receptors. - Recommended TCEQ notice of intent. -Are subject to the general requirements for outdoor burning. Pipeline Breaks and Spills TCEQ regional office staff makes the decision whether burning is necessary to protect public welfare. iz OUTDOOR BURNING 6 Recreation, Ceremony, Cooking, or Warmth -Allowed when used exclusively for: a) recreational or ceremonial purposes b) in non-commercial food preparation c) as means to provide warmth in cold weather 13 - Fires may not contain: electrical insulation treated lumber plastic construction/demolition material not made of wood, heavy oil, asphaltic material, potentially explosive material, chemical waste, or items containing natural or synthetic rubber. is OUTDOOR BURNING '7 . Definitions: Practical alternative - An economically, technologically, ecologically and logistically viable option. Structure Containing Sensitive Receptor(s)-A man- made structure utilized for human residence or business, the containment of livestock, or housing of sensitive live vegetation. The term "man-made structure' does not include such things as range fences, bridges, hunting blinds or facilities used solely for the storage of hay or other livestock feeds. is The term "sensitive live vegetation" is defined as vegetation which has potential to be damaged by smoke and heat, examples of which include, but are not limited to: nursery production, mushroom cultivation, pharmaceutical plant production, or laboratory experiments involving plants. Sunrise/sunset -Official as set forth the United States Naval Observatory tables available from the National weather Service offices. is OUTDOOR BURNING GENERAL REQUIREMENTS FOR ALLOWABLE OUTDOOR BURNING Outdoor burning which is otherwise authorized shall also be subject to the following requirements: 1) Prior to prescribed or controlled burn for forest management, the Texas Forest Service shall be notified; 2) Must be outside corporate limits of city or town, unless such has enacted ordinances allowing burning; n 3) Burning shall be commenced and conducted only when the wind direction and other meteorological conditions are such that smoke and other pollutants will not cause adverse effects to any public road, landing strip, navigable water, or off-site structure containing sensitive receptor(s). 4) If the burning causes or may cause smoke to blow onto or across a road or highway, it is the responsibility of person initiating burn to post flag-persons on affected road. is OUTDOOR BURNING 9 ^ 5) Must be conducted downwind of or at least 300 feet from any structure containing sensitive receptor(s) located on adjacent property, unless prior written approval obtained from the adjacent occupant with possessory control. 79 6) Shall be conducted in compliance with the following meteorlogical and timing considerations: -Initiation shall commence no earlier than 1 hour after sunrise. -Shall be completed on same day not later than 1 hour before sunset. -Shall be attended by a responsible party at all times during active burn phase when fire is progressing. - If smoke continues after active burn, residual fire or smolders shall be extinguished if there is a potential for nuisance or traffic hazard. Extent of burn area shall not be allowed to increase after this time. zo OUTDOOR BURNING 10 -Burning shall not be commenced when surface wind speed is predicted to be less than 6 miles per hour or greater than 23 miles per hour during the burn period. ^ -Burning shall not be conducted during periods of actual or predicted persistent low-level atmospheric temperature inversions. zi 7) You must not burn: -electrical insulation -treated lumber -plastics -non-wood construction/demolition materials -heavy oils -asphaltic materials -potentially explosive materials -chemical wastes -natural or synthetic rubber containing items zz OUTDOOR BURNING 11 Responsibility: Conducting outdoor burning under this regulation does not exempt or excuse any person from the consequences, damages, or injuries resulting from the burning and does not exempt or excuse anyone from complying with all other applicable laws or ordinances, regulations, and orders of governmental entities having jurisdiction, even though the burning is otherwise conducted in compliance with this regulation. 23 Penalties: Up to a $500 fine and mandatory community service in certain situations. (H&S code 352.082) Outdoor burning, depending on the circumstances, 2 to 10 years in prison and up to a $10,000 fine. (Penal Code 28.02) za OUTDOOR BURNING 12 Need more information? Kerr County Burn Ban - 792-4328 Fire Risk Assessment -Texas Forest Service (979)458-6530 TCEQ - (210)490-3096 25 Senate Bill 1710 June 14, 2006 Adoption(currently in rule-making) Changes: 1) Domestic Plant Material - In attainment areas, removes restriction on burning plant material when on-site trash service is provided(restriction still applies to garbage) 2) Maintenance and Land Clearing- Removes the requirement to consider practical alternatives for burning of plant material in portions of State non designated as air quality non-attainment area.(Kerr is not one) 26 OUTDOOR BURNING 13 3) Off-Site Burning of Plant Material -Removes requirement to obtain TCEO approval if the burning is: • Supervised by fire protection personnel meeting certain requirements. • Located outside of municipality and in County with population of less than 50,000. • Conducted at a "site designated for consolidated burning of waste generated from specific residential properties'( to be defined) • Entities other than County and municipality may operate the burn site. z~ OUTDOOR BURNING 14 General Questions Burning Permit? How do I obtain a burning permit fro»z the TCEQ? You don't: The TCEQ does not issue burning permits. Outdoor burning in general is prohibited in the state of Texas, although the TCEQ Outdoor Burning Rule (Appendix C) does allow certain exceptions. If your situation fits all requirements for one of the exceptions described in the rule, you may conduct burning, as long as you comply with the bum conditions specified in the rule. Depending on the circumstances, you may also need the approval of the appropriate regional office before you burn. Remember to also check local ordinances or other regulations about burning. (See the next question for further details.) Not an Exception, but No Practical Alternative My situation doesn't fit any of the exceptions given in the rule, but I still think that burning is the only practical alternative. What can I do? Submit a written request to the TCEQ regional office that serves the area where you think you need to conduct outdoor burning. Acting on behalf of the executive director, the regional staffwill review your request and evaluate the claim of no practical alternative. If they agree that none can be found, they will provide you a written authorization to burn that outlines specific conditions you must follow to control the emissions. When to Notify the TCEQ? The rzzle authorizes (or the TCEQ has authorized) my outdoor burning. Before I actually set the fire, do I have to not fy the TCEQ? It depends. For certain types of burning, the rules require you to notify the TCEQ regional office. For others, you are not required to notify the TCEQ. But before you strike that match, remember that you may also have to contact other agencies - or even your neighbors - as well as the TCEQ. See Table 1 in Appendix A for the notification requirements for the various kinds of burning covered under the rule. Even if the rule doesn't require you to notify the TCEQ, you will find that the local regional office has up-to-date information about weather conditions and other factors you should consider before doing any outdoor burning -for example, which way (and how fast) the wind is blowing, whether winds are expected to shift, whether your area is under a temperature inversion, the exact local time of sunrise or sunset, and whether high ozone levels are forecast. Outdoor Burning in Texas TCEQ publication RG-049 ^ Revised ^ February 2005 What about My Neighbors? It looks like I can get the TCEQ's approval to burn, but my neighbors naay complain. Do I daave to worry about what they think? Yes. Besides the issue of common courtesy, the Outdoor Burning Rule requires that certain kinds of burning be conducted downwind of or at least 300 feet from any structure containing sensitive receptors (for example, a residence, business, barn, or greenhouse) located on adjacent properties unless written approval is obtained beforehand from the owner or occupant -the one who will suffer adverse effects - of the adjacent or downwind property. Also, the burning may not cause a nuisance or traffic hazard. Do Local Rules Apply? We are burning in compliance with TCEQ regulations, but the local fire marshal objects. Is our compliance with state rules not enough? Your compliance with TCEQ regulations does not mean that other, stricter laws, regulations, or ordinances cannot be enforced by city, county, or other governmental entities. You must comply with all such regulations (e.g., county burn bans) as well as the TCEQ rules. Reporting Illegal Burning Haw do I report somebody who is conducting illegal outdoor burning? Report the burning to the local air pollution control office, or the nearest TCEQ regional office. Firefighter Training We want to conduct fire training for our volunteer fire department (VFD). Can we burn this abandoned house? The training of firefighters may be authorized as an exception to the prohibition on outdoor burning. Submit a written request on behalf of the VFD to the local air pollution control agency, or, if there is no local agency, the TCEQ regional office having jurisdiction. Authorization may be granted orally or in writing. According to the rule, the burning shall be authorized unless your VFD receives a notice of denial within 10 working days after the date of postmark or the date of personal delivery of the request. (Working days do not include Saturdays, Sundays, or state or federal holidays.) To ensure that the fire would not cause the formation or dispersion of toxic substances, the local air pollution control agency or the Outdoor Burning in Texas TCEQ publication RG-049 ^ Revised s February 2005 reviewing TCEQ regional office may require that the building be stripped of many common construction materials -including electrical wiring, lead flashing, carpet, asbestos, and many others -before the fire is ignited. Note that the burning of abandoned buildings by a fire department is not automatically considered fire training. There must be a specific benefit to the fire department. Simply preventing the spread of fire from an abandoned building to neighboring property is not considered training. Such situations constitute an attempt to circumvent the prohibitions in the Outdoor Burning Rule. In cases in which such circumvention is present, the outdoor burning is prohibited. Fires for Disposal At Landfills What may be burned at municipal solid waste landfills? No routine burning is allowed at municipal solid waste landfills, unless otherwise authorized by the TCEQ in writing. Land Clearing Inside Ciry Limits I have some uncleared property inside the city limits that I would like to develop. Hauling the trees and brush off would not be practical because it is too expensive. May I dispose of the trees and brush by burning? Unless the county or municipal government has enacted ordinances that permit burning consistent with state law, this situation does not meet any of the exceptions to the prohibition on outdoor burning. You may need to consider alternatives such as chipping or trench burning. If there is no practical alternative, you may request written permission from the TCEQ for authorization to bum. Such requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact the appropriate TCEQ regional office for guidance. Trench Burning Why are housing subdivisions allowed to dig pits and burn their land clearing materials within city limits? They are using a process called air curtain incineration (trench burning), which is authorized under a permit by rule or standard permit. Companies Outdoor Burning in Texas 'I ~ TCEQ publication RG-049 ^ Revised ^ February 2005 that specialize in that business must obtain prior TCEQ approval and follow specific written operating procedures. Plant Materials Tree Trimming Service I am in the business of trimming people's trees and shrubs in town. I realize that the tree linsbs and trimmings can't be burned in town, but I own some land outside of town. May I take it out there and burn it? No. The Outdoor Burning Rule allows the burning of land clearing materials only at the site where the land clearing is done. In order to burn under state law, that site must be outside of municipal corporate limits, unless the city or town has an ordinance that permits burning and is consistent with state law. Brush Piles There are tree limbs in an area of our comrr:untty that pose a public safety risk. What are our options for solving this problem? Brush, trees, and other forms of plant growth that present a detriment to public health and safety may be burned by a county or municipal government at a site it owns upon receiving site and bum approval from the TCEQ. Such burning can only be authorized when there is no practical alternative, and it may be done no more than once every two months. The local government has the burden of proving that there is no practical alternative and that the growth poses a detriment to public health or safety. This procedure may not be used continually as a standard operating procedure to augment the normal brush disposal process. Such burning cannot be conducted at municipal solid waste landfills unless authorized in writing by the TCEQ. Storm Damage A bad storm knocked a lot of trees dawn in our community. May we burn the debris? May we haul it to the landfzll and burn it? Regardless of whether the brush is to be burned onsite or at the landfill, this Type of burning is not specifically authorized in the exceptions to the prohibition on outdoor burning. However, an authorization to dispose of storm debris may be granted if there are no practical alternatives. Such requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis. Contact the appropriate TCEQ regional office for guidance. Outdoor Burning in Texas TCEQ publication RG-049 ^ Revised ^ February 2005 11 Domestic Trimmings May I burn trees that I have czzt down in my backyard? Grass, leaves, and hedge and branch trimmings from residences are all considered to be "domestic waste." If your local government provides or authorizes a private collector to provide the collection of domestic waste, this Type of material may not be burned. If such collection is not available, then it may be burned. However, the burning must not create a nuisance or traffic hazard, and you must comply with any applicable local rules or ordinances. Trash Can't Afford Collection Service I live in a small rural town where most people have their trash picked up by a commet•cial trash collection service. I can't afford to pay that money each month. May I burn my trash in a SS-gallon drum in my backyard? If the local city ordinance does not make it mandatory that trash be picked up, or there is no governmentally authorized or provided on-premises trash collection service, you may burn domestic waste on the property where it is produced, as long as it is not prohibited by local rule or ordinance and does not create a nuisance or a traffic hazard. Domestic Waste? What is considered to be domestic waste? "Domestic wastes," defined in 30 TAC Section 101.1(23), is the garbage and rubbish normally resulting from the functions of life within a residence. It includes food waste, food packaging, residential yard, grass, leaves and branch trimmings, and clothing. It does not include tires, construction debris that is not wood, furniture, carpet, appliances, and other items that residential households do not normally generate as waste. Waste from a Business I want to burn boxes from my bzsiness. The TCEQ rules say that I may burn waste from my residence, but what about waste from my business? According to the Outdoor Burning Rule, you can't bum business waste. The exception that allows the burning of domestic waste applies only if the properly is used exclusively as a private residence and the local governmental entity does not provide or authorize the collection of waste at the premises where the waste is generated. There is no such exception for businesses. You might want to look into the possibility of recycling your boxes or investigate ways that you or your neighbors could reuse the boxes. Outdoor Burning in Texas 12 TCEQ publication RG-049 ^ Revised ^ February 2005 Scrap Tires We have a real hard time disposing of scrap tires. Will the TCEQ Zet tes burn them? No, for at least two good reasons. First, the rule specifically prohibits the outdoor burning of tires -and any other items that contain natural or synthetic rubber -because of the air pollution that would result. Second, Texas is at least as innovative as anywhere else in the world in finding good uses for waste tires. The TCEQ's Scrap Tire Program can give you better ideas for disposing of those old tires. Oil and Hydrocarbons Oil Spills If my company ltas an oil spill, may we burn the oil to dispose of it? Perhaps. The burning of oil or other hydrocarbons spilled from pipeline breaks may be allowed, if the TCEQ determines that the burning is necessary to protect the public welfare. Ask for guidance from the appropriate TCEQ regional office. Oil Filters May I burn my old oil falters in a metal barrel on my property? No. Take oil filters to an authorized recycling site, along with your used oil. Anima/ Remains Burning by a Veterinarian I am a licensed veterinarian. Do I need authorization to burn animals that died rovhile in my care? No, as long as you are located outside the corporate boundaries of a municipality (or within the corporate boundaries of a municipality if annexed on or after September 1, 2003) and you burn the animal remains on property owned by you. You can also burn medical waste associated with the animal, with the exception of sharps (e.g., needles). See section 801.361 of the Texas Occupations Code for details. Oufdoor Burning in Texas TCEQ publication RG-049 ^ Revised ^ February 2005 13 ~;. Agricultural Management Sugarcane Fields Why are the sugar growers allowed to bx~rn the cane fields? There are no technically or economically feasible alternatives. Years ago, the Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc., requested the authorization to burn the cane fields in association with each harvest. The TCEQ, after extended air monitoring studies, concluded that no practical alternative existed for this industry. The agency then adopted an agreed order that outlines conditions under which the sugarcane industry could conduct burning. Crop Residue The burning of corn shxbble produces a great amo:ent ofsmoke. Is this type of burning authorized? Burning for crop management is allowed if there is no practical alternative, if it is conducted under appropriate weather conditions and at appropriate times, and if it does not cause a nuisance or traffic hazard. Prescribed Burning Who can I contact for technical information relating to prescribed burning? A good source is the Prescribed Burning Board (PBB). The PBB was established within the Texas Department of Agriculture during the 76's Texas Legislature in 1999. The PBB sets standazds for prescribed burning, develops a comprehensive training curriculum for prescribed burn managers, sets standards for certification, recertification and training of burn managers, establishes minimum education and professional requirements for instructors for the approved curriculum, and sets minimum insurance requirements for prescribed burn managers. Recreational and Other Purposes Outdoor Grills May I cook food on my charcoal grill irx my backyard? Yes. Fires used in the noncommercial preparation of food are allowed. Outdoor Burning in Texas 14 TCEQ publication RG-049 ^ Revised ^ February 2005 Fireplaces May I build a fire ir: my fireplace? Yes. Indoor fires are not regulated by the outdoor burning rule. Domestic- use fireplaces are authorized under the TCEQ's de minimis rules in 30 TAC Section 116.119. Campfires Are campfrres allowed inside the city limits? Fires used solely for recreational or ceremonial purposes are allowed by state law; however, local ordinance may prohibit this burning. Make sure no oils, asphalt, synthetic rubber, or other materials that produce heavy smoke are in the fire: they could release toxic gases or cause a nuisance or traffic hazard. Outdoor Burning in Texas TCEQ publication RG-049 ^ Revised ^ February 2005 15 Appendix A Table 1. Outdoor Burning: When Should You Notify the TCEQ? Notify Rule Purpose of Notify the TCEQ Anyone Subsection Burning In Writing Orally Else No. Fire Training Statewide 10 working days prior Not required I 111.205(a) Dedicated facility, used Annual required Not required 1 1 ] 1.205(6) at least once per week Dedicated facility, used Annual required Aequired; must be 24 hours 1 I1 L205(c) less frequently before event Disposal Domestic Waste Not required Not required 2 111.209(1) Diseased animal No[required Not required 2 111.209(2) carcasses Animal remains and No[ required Not required 2 11 L209(3) associated medical waste On-site, clearing When possible When possible 2,4 111.209(4) Crop residue When possible When possible 2,4 ] 11.209(5) Brush, ofi-site, by cowry Get prior approval When possible 2,4 1 ] 1.209(6) or city Prescribed burns Oiher thancoastal salt When possible When possible 2,3,4 111.211(1) marsh Coastal sal[ marsh I S working days prior Required 4 111,211 (2xA) Other Oil spills Spill notification and get Required 2 111213 prior approval Ceremonial fires Not required Not required 2 111207 Note: 'this table shows notification requirements only. See also the general requirements for allowable burning given later in this document 1. If there is a local air pollution control agency, notify that agency 2. Check local ordinances, and notify any other governmental entity having jurisdiction over the area--£or example, [he county fire marshal, local fire department, or local law enforcement officials. 3. Notify the Texas Forest Service before conducting prescribed bums for (ores[ management. 4. Before conducting the bum, determine whether any "structures containing sensitive receptors" (for example, residences, greenhouses, stables, etc.) are within 300 feet ofand in the general direction downwind from [he site of the bum. If so, obtain written permission from the occupants or operators of [hose structures before you begin the bum. Outdoor Burning in Texas ~ s TCEQ publication RG-049 ^ Revised ^ February 2005 Appendix B TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (TCEQ) P.O. Box 13087 r Austin, Texas 78777-3087 • 572/239-1080 REGIONAL OFFICES 1 :1 Regional Director -Brad Jones 3918 Canyon Dr. Regional Director-Jim Estes Regional Director • Winona Henry Amarillo, TX 79109-4933 4630 50th St., Ste. 600 1977 Industrial Blvd. 806/353-9251 FAX: 806/358-9545 Lubbock, TX 79414-3520 Abilene, TX 79602-7833 Perryton once 806/796-7092 FAX: 806/796-7107 325/698-9674 FAX: 325/692-5869 511 South Main, Perryton, TX ]90]0 806/435-9059 FA%:806/434-8443 1 /' 1 1 Regional Director -Frank Espino 2309 Gravel Dr. Regional Director -Leroy Biggers Regional Director -Archie Clouse Fort Worth, TX 76118-6951 2916 Teague Dr. 401 E. Franklin Ave., Ste. 560 817/588-5800 FAX: 817/588-5700 Tyler, TX 75 701-3 75 6 EI Paso, TX 79 901-1 2 0 6 5tephenvillelConfined Amoral Feeding Operations/ 903/535-5100 FAX: 903/595-1562 915/834-4949 FAX: 915/834-4940 5860 W. tingleville Rd., Stephenville, T%]6401 254/965-9100 or 1-800-69]-]0I9 1 1 1 1 Regional Director-Jed Barker Regional Director- Ricky Anderson Regional Director- Anna Dunbar 3300 North A Sc, Bldg. 4-107 622 S. Oakes, Ste. K 6801 Sanger Ave., Ste. 2500 Midland, TX 79705-5451 San Angelo, TX 76 903-701 3 Waco, TX 76 71 0-7 82 6 432/570-1359 FAX: 432/570-4795 325/655-9479 FAX: 325/658-5431 254/751-0335 FAX: 254/772-9241 1 1 1 Regional Director - Georgie Volz Regional Director -Patty Reeh Regional Director -Don A. Thompson 3870 Eastex Fwy. 1921 Cedar Bend Or., Ste. 150 5425 Polk Ave., Sie. H Beaumont, TX 7 7 703-1 892 Austin, TX 78758-5336 Houston, TX 77023-1486 409/898-3838 FAX: 409/892-2119 512/339-2929 FAX: 512/339-3795 713/767-3500 FAX: 713!767-3520 1 1 1' Regional Director -Richard Garcia Regional Director -Buddy Stanley Regional Director -Carlos Rubinstein 14250 Judson Rd. NRC Bldg., S[e. 1200 1804 West Jefferson Ave. San Antonio, TX 78233-4480 6300 Ocean Dr., Unit 5839 Harlingen, TX 78550-5247 210/490-3096 FAX: 210/545-4329 Corpus Christi, TX 78412-5839 956/425-6010 FAX: 956/412-5059 361/825-3100 FAX: 361/825-3101 r r 1 1 Rio Grande Watermaster Office South Tezas Watermasler 0