RUAA Public Release and Comment Period

Nikki JacksonTIAER Project Manager

June 27, 2013Leona River Watershed Partnership Meeting

Uvalde, Texas

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RUAA Document Update

• Highlights of the RUAA were presented during the June 4, 2013 meeting

• Comments received from the meeting were addressed and incorporated into the draft RUAA

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First Public Comment Period

• 30 day comment period began at June 4 meeting

• June 4, 2013 to July 4, 2013

• Opportunity to review the RUAA and suggest changes prior to TCEQ’s official review of the RUAA

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Submitting Comments• 2 options for submitting comments

• Written Comments by Mail Send to: TIAER

% Nikki JacksonBox T-0410Stephenville, TX 76402

• Written Comments by E-MailSend to: njackson@tiaer.tarleton.edu

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Accessing the RUAA• Limited number of printed copies available

• PDF version of the RUAA available (Via Email)

• Download on your own: o http://www.leonariver.org

o Large file size

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RUAA Questions?

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Next Steps

What Does the Leona River Need?

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Possible Next Steps• TMDL

o Permitted Dischargers Mandated BMP’s o Stakeholders Voluntary BMP Implementation

• WPPo Voluntary Permitted Dischargers and Stakeholders BMP Implementation

• No Actiono Wait for Flow to Return

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Questions?

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Thank You!Nikki Jackson

TIAER Project Managernjackson@tiaer.tarleton.edu

254-968-1902