TABLE OF CONTENTS
Overview
Agency History
Scope and Contents of the Records
Organization of the Records
Restrictions
Index Terms
Related Material
Administrative Information
Description of Series
Marked agenda of Commission meetings,
1990-2001,
Minutes of Commissioners work sessions,
1995-2001,
Office of the General Counsel, Speeches and papers,
1996-1997,
Press releases, newsletters, and conference notices,
1993-1999,
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Texas Natural Resource Conservation
Commission:
An Inventory of Records at the Texas State Archives,
1990-2001
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Creator: |
Texas Natural Resource Conservation
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Title: |
Records |
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Dates: |
1990-2001 |
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Abstract: |
The records are marked
agenda of the Texas Water Commission (TWC) and the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission (TNRCC) meetings, minutes of working sessions of the
commissioners, speeches and papers of the General Counsel, press releases,
newsletters, and notices of conferences, seminars, and workshops conducted by
the TNRCC. Dates covered are 1990-2001. Topics in these records cover a wide
range of the TNRCC programs, including pollution prevention, air quality
control, hazardous waste, recycling, floodplain management, petroleum storage,
ground water protection, water quality, water rights, and administrative law as
it relates to TNRCC programs. |
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Quantity: |
4.69 cubic
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Language |
English. |
Conservation and regulation of the state's water resources began early
in the 20th century; regulation of air quality began in the early 1950s. In
1913, the Irrigation Act was passed by the 33rd Legislature (House Bill 37,
Regular Session). It created the Texas Board of Water Engineers to establish
and implement procedures for determining surface water rights. In 1917 a
constitutional amendment to Article 16 authorized the creation of conservation
and reclamation districts as needed. Freshwater supply districts were
authorized by the 36th Legislature in 1919 (Senate Bill 19, 2nd Called Session)
and the first river authority, the Brazos River Authority, was created in 1929
(House Bill 197, 41st Legislature, 2nd Called Session). A law governing the
organization and operation of water improvement districts was passed in 1933 by
the 43rd Legislature (House Bill 413, Regular Session). Underground water
conservation districts were created in 1949 (House Bill 162, 51st Legislature,
Regular Session). This legislation also declared groundwater (underground
water) private property and authorized the State Board of Water Engineers to
designate underground reservoirs and subdivisions thereto.
The Texas Department of Health initially had some regulatory power
over water issues and it performed initial air quality studies for the state.
Legislation was passed by the 49th Legislature in 1945 authorizing the Texas
Department of Health to enforce drinking water standards for public water
supply systems (Senate Bill 81, Regular Session), as part of an overall public
health legislative initiative. In 1952 the Department of Health conducted the
first air study in Texas and began an air sampling program in 1956.
Additional water conservation measures were enacted in 1957. The 55th
Legislature created the Texas Water Development Board to forecast water supply
needs and provide funding for water supply and conservation projects (House
Bill 161, Regular Session). A water well drillers advisory group, the Water
Well Drillers Board, was created in 1961 (House Bill 409, 57th Legislature,
Regular Session). And, in 1962 the Texas Board of Water Engineers became the
Texas Water Commission, with additional responsibilities for water conservation
and pollution control (House Bill 12, 57th Legislature, 3rd Called
Session).
Pollution and water control measures continued in 1961. The Texas
Pollution Control Act was passed, which established the Texas State Water
Pollution Control Board and eliminated the Water Pollution Advisory Council,
creating the state's first true pollution control agency (House Bill 24, 57th
Legislature, 1st Called Session). In 1965 the Texas Clean Air Act created the
Texas Air Control Board, in the Department of Health, to monitor and regulate
air pollution in the state (House Bill 362, 59th Legislature, Regular Session).
Also in 1965, the Texas Water Commission became the Texas Water Rights
Commission (Senate Bill 145, 59th Legislature, Regular Session) and functions
not related to water rights were transferred to the Texas Water Development
Board. And, the Water Well Drillers Act was passed in 1965 establishing the
Water Well Drillers Board (House Bill 77, 59th Legislature, Regular Session).
In 1967 the Texas Water Quality Act established the Texas Water Quality Board
(Senate Bill 204, 60th Legislature, Regular Session). In 1973 the 63rd
Legislature removed the Texas Air Control Board from the Department of Health,
making it an independent state agency (House Bill 739, 63rd Legislature,
Regular Session).
The 65th Legislature passed legislation in 1977 that made a number of
changes in the state's water agencies. The Texas Department of Water Resources
(TDWR) was created by combining the three existing water agencies in an effort
to consolidate the state's water programs (the Texas Water Rights Commission,
the Texas Water Quality Board, and the Texas Water Development Board) (Senate
Bill 1139, Regular Session). A six-member board, the Texas Water Development
Board, was set up as a policymaking body for the new agency. The Water Rights
Commission was renamed the Texas Water Commission and sat as a quasi-judicial
body that ruled on permits. The Texas Water Quality Board was abolished.
In 1985 the 69th Legislature dissolved the Texas Department of Water
Resources (Senate Bill 249, Regular Session). It transferred regulatory
enforcement to the recreated Texas Water Commission, and planning and financial
responsibilities to the recreated Texas Water Development Board.
In 1991, the 72nd Legislature passed Senate Bill 2, 1st Called Session
in an effort to consolidate the state's regulatory programs for air, water and
waste. This began a two-year process of consolidation, culminating with the
creation of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission in 1993. In
accordance with Senate Bill 2, sections of the Texas Department of Health
dealing with solid waste, drinking water protection, and wastewater treatment
were transferred to the Texas Water Commission (TWC) by March 1, 1992. On
September 1, 1992, the Texas Water Well Drillers Board and the Texas Board of
Irrigators were abolished and those functions transferred to the TWC. On
September 1, 1993, the Texas Air Control Board and the Texas Water Commission
were abolished and those functions were consolidated to form the Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission. The Texas Water Commission became the core of
the TNRCC and the TWC's three full-time commissioners automatically became the
commissioners of the TNRCC. In 1997 the 75th Legislature transferred the
regulation of water well drillers from the TNRCC to the Texas Department of
Licensing and Regulation (Senate Bill 1955, Regular Session). And, in 1999 the
Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Authority was abolished and its
functions transferred to the TNRCC (House Bill 1172, 76th Legislature, Regular
Session). Legislation in 2001 authorized a name change for the TNRCC. Effective
September 1, 2002, it became the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
(TCEQ).
The TCEQ is governed by a three-member commission, appointed by the
governor with the advice and consent of the Senate for overlapping six-year
terms. Members may not serve more than two terms and conflict of interest
restrictions apply. Commission members hold full-time salaried positions and
the governor designates the chair. The commissioners establish overall agency
direction and policy and make final determinations on contested permitting and
enforcement matters.
The primary goals of the TCEQ are to protect public health and safety
and the environment by reducing the release of pollutants and contaminants,
regulating the management and disposal of waste, and expediting the cleanup of
contaminated sites. The agency also manages the state's water resources by
enforcing compliance with state and federal clean air and water laws.
The agency is divided into six major offices: the Office of
Administrative Services; the Office of Compliance and Enforcement; the Office
of the Executive Director; the Office of Legal Services; the Office of
Permitting, Remediation and Registration; and the Office of Environmental
Policy, Analysis, and Assessment. The TCEQ has approximately 3,000 employees,
16 regional offices, and a $511.5 million annual appropriated budget for the
2002 fiscal year.
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The records are marked agenda of the Texas Water Commission (TWC) and
the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC) meetings, minutes of
working sessions of the commissioners, speeches and papers of the TNRCC's
General Counsel, press releases, newsletters, and notices of conferences,
seminars, and workshops conducted by the TNRCC. Dates covered are 1990-2001.
Marked agenda give a summary of action taken on agenda items presented at TWC/
TNRCC meetings. Minutes summarize actions taken at work sessions of the
commissioners. Speeches and papers of the General Counsel document
presentations made at seminars and conferences and speeches given to groups
such as law schools or Rotary clubs. Press releases provide information about
new programs, program changes, appointments, and upcoming events, such as a
clean air day or a river cleanup day, or an environmental trade fair. The
newsletters report on various programs run by TNRCC. The notices are mailers
sent out to agencies or other persons about upcoming TNRCC conferences,
seminars, or workshops. Topics in these records cover a wide range of the TNRCC
programs, including pollution prevention, air quality control, hazardous waste,
recycling, floodplain management, petroleum storage, ground water protection,
water quality, water rights, and administrative law as it relates to TNRCC
programs.
To prepare this inventory, the described materials were cursorily
reviewed to delineate series, to confirm the accuracy of contents lists, to
provide an estimate of dates covered, and to determine record types.
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Organization of the Records |
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These records are organized into four series: |
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Marked agenda of Commission meetings, 1990-2001, 3.73 cubic
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Minutes of Commissioners work sessions, 1995-2001, 0.24 cubic
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Office of the General Counsel, Speeches and papers, 1996-1997,
0.48 cubic ft. |
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Press releases, newsletters, and conference notices, 1993-1999,
0.24 cubic ft. |
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Restrictions on Access
None.
Restrictions on Use
None.
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The terms listed here were used to catalog the
records. The terms can be used to find similar or related records. |
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Corporate Names: |
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Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission. |
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Texas Water
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Subjects: |
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Environmental
law--Texas. |
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Environmental
agencies--Texas. |
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Administrative
agencies--Texas--Rules and practices. |
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Document Types: |
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Speeches--Texas--Environmental law--1996-1997. |
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Correspondence--Texas--Environmental
law--1996-1997. |
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Agendas--Texas--Environmental
agencies--1990-2001 |
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Minutes--Texas--Enviromental
agencies--1996-2001. |
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Notes--Texas--Environmental law--1996-1997. |
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Press
releases--Texas--Environmental agencies--1993-1997. |
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Newsletters--Texas--Environmental
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Advising on environmental
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The following materials are offered as
possible sources of further information on the agencies and subjects covered by
the records. The listing is not exhaustive. |
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Texas State
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Texas Water Commission, Minutes, 1913-1986, 7.77 cubic
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Texas Water Commission, Agenda and dockets, 1980-1989, 2.9
cubic ft. |
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Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, Water rights
files, 1914-1997, about 242 cubic ft. [These records are currently unprocessed,
see staff for assistance. A microfilm copy of these records is available at
TNRCC, contact TNRCC's Record Services Division to use the film.] |
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(Identify the item and cite the series), Records, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission. Archives and Information Services Division,
Texas State Library and Archives Commission.
Accession numbers: 2002/006, 2002/119, 2002/157, 2002/211, and
2003/014
These records were transferred to the Archives and Information
Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the
Office of the General Counsel, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
on September 7, 2001 and July 30, 2002; by the Office of the Chief Clerk, Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission on April 3, 2002; and by the Texas
Natural Resource Conservation Commission via the Legislative Reference Library
on August 27 and September 24, 2002.
Laura K. Saegert, September 2001, September 2002
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Marked agenda of Commission meetings,
1990-2001,
3.73 cubic ft. |
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This series consists of marked agenda from meetings of the Texas
Water Commission (TWC) and the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
(TNRCC), the agency that absorbed the TWC. Dates covered are 1990-2001. Marked
agenda give a summary of action taken on agenda items presented at the TNRCC
meetings. The two sets of initials after the caption indicate who made the
motion and who seconded it. After those initials, the usual annotation is "All
Agree." If there are three commissioners listed at the top of the agenda for a
given day, that means the vote was 3-0. Infrequently, there are two sets of
initials and a note that the third commissioner voted no or abstained. That
would have been a 2-1 vote. The commission met 2-4 times a month, though by the
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TNRCC commissioners establish overall agency direction and policy,
and make final determinations on contested permitting and enforcement matters.
Issues discussed in the meetings include a wide range of TNRCC functions,
including adoption of rules, waste management permits, water use permits, waste
water discharge permits, uranium permits, hearings on various permit issues,
findings of compliance or non-compliance in TNRCC regulatory areas, assessing
administrative penalties, approval of bonds to finance new or additional water
or sewage facility construction, orders re: air quality enforcement, floodplain
management, recycling, ground water protection, water quality, and remedial
cleanup of petroleum storage sites. Routine administrative tasks such as
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Two sets of marked agenda are present for the years 1993-1995. One
set was received from the agency, the other, a bound set, from the Legislative
Reference Library. There were a few meetings not covered in the set received
from the agency, so the bound set, while mostly duplicative, was retained. |
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Marked agenda for the current year, along with indexes back to
1990, are posted on the website of the agency, at
http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/comm/agendas/markcomm.html. |
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Arrangement |
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These records are arranged chronologically, with the bound set,
1993-1995, listed at the end. |
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Preferred Citation |
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(Identify the item), Marked agenda, Records, Texas Natural
Resource Conservation Commission. Archives and Information Services Division,
Texas State Library and Archives Commission. |
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Accession Information |
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Accession numbers: 2002/119, 2003/014 |
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These records were transferred to the Archives and Information
Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on April 3, 2002 and by the
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission via the Legistative Reference
Library on September 24, 2002. |
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Processing Information |
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Laura K. Saegert, September 2002 |
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Texas Water Commission marked agenda
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1990 |
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January 24, 1990 |
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January 31, 1990 |
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March 7, 1990 |
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March 14, 1990 |
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March 21, 1990 |
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March 28-29, 1990 |
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May 1-3, 1990 |
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May 7 and 14, 1990 |
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May 16, 1990 |
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May 23, 1990 |
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May 29-30, 1990 |
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June 6, 1990
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June 13, 1990
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June 20 and 27, 1990
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July 11-12, 1990 |
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July 18 and 25, 1990 |
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October 3, 1990 |
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November 7 and 14, 1990 |
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November 28, 1990 |
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December 12, 1990 |
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January 9, 1991
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January 16, 1991 |
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January 23-24, 1991 |
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January 30-31, 1991 |
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February 6-7, 1991 |
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February 13-14, 1991 |
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February 27, 1991 |
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March 6-7, 1991 |
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March 13-14, 1991 |
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March 20, 1991 |
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March 27, 1991 |
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April 3-4, 1991 |
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April 10, 1991 |
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April 17 and 24, 1991 |
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May 1 and 8, 1991 |
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May 15, 1991 |
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May 22 and 29, 1991 |
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June 5 and 12, 1991 |
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June 24, 1991 |
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July 3, 1991 |
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July 10, 1991 |
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July 24, 1991 |
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July 31 and August 2, 1991 |
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August 14, 1991 |
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September 11, 1991 |
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September 18, 1991 |
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September 25, 1991 |
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October 2, 1991 |
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October 9-10, 1991 |
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October 16, 1991 |
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October 23, 1991 |
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October 30 and November 6,
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November 13, 1991 |
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November 20 and 25, 1991 |
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December 4, 1991 |
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December 11, 1991 |
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December 18 and 23, 1991 |
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January 8 and 10, 1992 |
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January 21-22, 28-29, 1992 |
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February 5, 1992 |
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February 12, 1992 |
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February 19, 1992 |
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February 26, 1992 |
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March 4, 1992 |
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March 18 and 25, 1992 |
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April 1 and 8, 1992 |
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April 15, 1992 |
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April 22 and 29, 1992 |
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May 6, 1992 |
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May 13 and 20, 1992 |
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May 27, 1992 |
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June 10, 1992 |
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June 24, 1992 |
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July 8, 1992 |
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July 22, 1992 |
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August 26, 1992 |
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September 2, 1992 |
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September 9, 1992 |
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September 16, 1992 |
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September 23, 1992 |
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September 30, 1992 |
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October 14, 1992 |
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October 21 and 28, 1992 |
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November 4, 1992 |
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November 18, 1992 |
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December 2, 1992 |
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December 9, 1992 |
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December 16, 1992 |
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January 6, 1993 |
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January 13, 1993 |
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January 25 and 27, 1993 |
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February 3, 1993 |
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February 10, 1993 |
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February 17, 1993 |
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February 22-24, 1993 |
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March 3 and 5, 1993 |
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March 10-12, 1993 |
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March 17, 1993 |
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March 24 and 26, 1993 |
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March 31 and April 2, 1993 |
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April 7, 1993 |
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April 14, 1993 |
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April 28, 1993 |
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May 5, 1993 |
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May 12, 1993 |
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May 19, 1993 |
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May 24, 26-27, 1993 |
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June 2 and 7, 1993 |
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June 21 and 23, 1993 |
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June 30 and July 1, 1993 |
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July 14 and 22, 1993 |
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July 28, 1993 |
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August 18, 1993 |
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August 25, 1993 |
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September 1, 1993 |
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September 8, 1993 |
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September 13, 15 and 17, 1993 |
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September 22, 1993 |
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September 27, 29 and 30, 1993 |
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October 6, 1993 |
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October 13 and 15, 1993 |
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October 20, 1993 |
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October 27, 1993 |
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November 10, 1993 |
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November 17-19, 1993 |
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December 1, 1993 |
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December 8, 1993 |
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January 5, 1994 |
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January 12 and 21, 1994 |
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February 9, 1994 |
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March 3-4, and 9, 1994 |
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March 30, 1994 |
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April 6, 1994 |
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April 13 and 15, 1994 |
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April 20, 1994 |
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May 4, 1994 |
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June 8, 1994 |
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June 29, 1994 |
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July 13, 1994 |
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July 27 and 29, 1994 |
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August 31, 1994 |
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October 5, 1994 |
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October 19, 1994 |
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October 26, 1994 |
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November 16, 1994 |
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November 30, 1994 |
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January 4 and 11, 1995 |
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January 18, 1995 |
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February 1, 7-8, 1995 |
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February 15 and 22, 1995 |
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March 1, 8 and 15, 1995 |
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March 22 and 29, 1995 |
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May 31 and June 14, 1995 |
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August 23, 1995 |
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September 13 and 20, 1995 |
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October 11 and 18, 1995 |
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November 1, 1995 |
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November 16 and 29, 1995 |
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December 20, 1995 |
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January 10 and 17, 1996 |
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March 27, 1996 |
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Minutes of Commissioners work sessions,
1995-2001,
0.24 cubic ft. |
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This series consists of minutes of work sessions of the
commissioners of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission, dating
1995-2001. The work sessions are informal meetings of the agency leadership
where specific policy issues, potential rules, national issues, and other
issues of interest to the agency are discussed. The sessions may also be used
to provide guidance to staff regarding policy direction and priorities. The
work sessions involve a quorum of the commissioners and, therefore, are subject
to the Open Meetings Act. Unlike the agenda meetings, no public testimony is
allowed except by invitation of the commissioners. Other staff attending
generally include the General Counsel, the Executive Director, the Deputy
Executive Director, and the appropriate deputy directors. Scheduled issues are
presented to the commissioners by the appropriate program deputy director and
support staff. |
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The commissioners generally meet twice a month to review issues
brought up to them by staff or to take action on previously pending items. The
commissioners determine what course of action would be taken, if any, such as
directing staff to track progress on upcoming legislation or directing staff to
research changes in federal regulations. The commissioners might also issue a
directive signifying a change in policies or procedures, direct staff to
proceed with rulemaking changes, or create an advisory task force or committee
to study the issues and prepare a report for the commission. Topics brought
before the commissioners include by-product material classified as solid waste,
concentrated animal feeding operations, alternative fuels, the Safe Water
Drinking Act, rule and policy development, Title V Operating Permits Program,
pollution prevention efforts, revising the ozone standard, waste cleanup,
enforcement action re: various permitting program violations, reuse of water
under water rights permits, air program violations, the agency's operating
budget, and organizational restructuring of the agency. Agenda items are listed
for executive or closed sessions, but minutes are not present for executive
session items. |
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Minutes of the work sessions for the current year, along with
agendas back to 1996, are posted on the agency's website, at
http://www.tnrcc.state.tx.us/comm/agendas/wsessagn.html. |
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These records are arranged chronologically. |
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(Identify the item), Minutes of Commissioners work sessions,
Records, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Archives and
Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission. |
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Accession Information |
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Accession number: 2002/119 |
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These records were transferred to the Archives and Information
Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the
Office of the Chief Clerk, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission on
April 3, 2002. |
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Office of the General Counsel, Speeches and papers,
1996-1997,
0.48 cubic ft. |
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This series contains speeches and papers of Geoffrey S. Connor,
General Counsel of the Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission (TNRCC),
dating 1996-1997. The files contain papers written by Connor and/or by his
staff, speeches, an outline of a speech, annotated drafts of papers,
correspondence with conference organizers, agenda, programs from conferences or
seminars, notes, memos, and research materials. The papers were presented at
law conferences, such as the Annual Environmental Law Superconference and the
Annual Environmental Law Course (a two-day law seminar). Speeches include one
given to the Rotary Club in San Marcos, one to the South Texas College of Law,
and several presented at law seminars or conferences. Issues discussed in the
papers and speeches include regulatory reform at the TNRCC, procedural changes,
rules enforcement, the role of the General Counsel, and the hearing process for
environmental law cases at TNRCC and the State Office of Administrative
Hearings. |
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These records are arranged chronologically by year, then in
reverse chronological order by the date the speech or paper was presented. |
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Preferred Citation |
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(Identify the item), Office of the General Counsel, Speeches and
papers, Records, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission. Archives and
Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives Commission. |
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Accession numbers: 2002/006, 2002/157 |
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These records were transferred to the Archives and Information
Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the
Office of the General Counsel, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission
on September 7, 2001 and on July 30, 2002. |
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Processing Information |
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Laura K. Saegert, September 2001, September 2002 |
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Speeches and papers, 1996
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8th Annual Texas Environmental Superconference,
Austin,
August 1996 |
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Advanced Environmental Law Course, Dallas,
April 1996
[2 folders] |
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San Marcos Rotary,
March 1996 |
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Environmental Law Seminar, offered by Clark, Thomas
& Winters, Austin,
March 1996 |
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Baker & Botts Law Conference, Houston,
February 1996 |
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| 2002/157 |
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Speeches and papers, 1997
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Advanced Environmental Law Course, Houston,
December 1997 |
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Water Law Conference, Austin,
October 1997 |
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Air and Waste Management Seminar, Austin,
October 1997 |
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9th Annual Advanced Administrative Law Course, Austin,
September 1997 |
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Redefining Environmental Protection, Tulsa, Oklahoma,
August 1997 |
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9th Annual Texas Environmental Superconference,
Austin,
July-August 1997 |
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Talk to Dallas Administrative Law Group, Dallas,
July 1997 |
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Travis County Bar Association (TCBA) Administrative
Law Conference, Austin,
March 1997 |
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Speech - South Texas College Of Law, Houston,
February 1997 |
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Press releases, newsletters, and conference notices,
1993-1999,
0.24 cubic ft. |
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This series consists of press releases, newsletters, and notices
of conferences, seminars, or workshops conducted by the Texas Natural Resource
Conservation Commission. Records are dated 1993-1999. Press releases provide
information about new programs, program changes, appointments, and upcoming
events, such as a clean air day or a river cleanup day, or an environmental
trade fair. The newsletters report on various programs run by TNRCC. The
notices are mailers sent out to agencies or other persons about upcoming TNRCC
conferences, seminars, or workshops. Topics of the workshops and other events
include pollution prevention, air quality control, hazardous waste, recycling,
floodplain management, petroleum storage, ground water protection, water
quality, leaf management, and lawn care. |
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Arrangement |
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These records are arranged in reverse chronological order. |
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Preferred Citation |
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(Identify the item), Press releases, newsletters, and
conference notices, Records, Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission.
Archives and Information Services Division, Texas State Library and Archives
Commission. |
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Accession Information |
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Accession number: 2002/211 |
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These records were transferred to the Archives and Information
Services Division of the Texas State Library and Archives Commission by the
Texas Natural Resource Conservation Commission via the Legislative Reference
Library on August 27, 2002. |
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Processing Information |
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Laura K. Saegert, September 2002 |
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