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Storm Water Circuit Rider Program
The Storm Water Circuit Rider Program is a part of the Texas Coastal
Watershed Program of the Texas AgriLIfe Extension Service funded by a grant
from the Galveston Bay Estuary Program. The program was designed to provide
information and technical assistance to Lower Galveston Bay Watershed
entities in Brazoria, Chambers, Galveston, Harris, and Liberty Counties
subject to Phase II NPDES storm water regulations. Such entities include
cities, towns, counties districts, association or other public bodies
owning and/or operating municipal separate storm sewer systems (MS4s).
The program will assist entities with development and implementation of
storm water management programs (SWMPs), development of related ordinances
or other regulatory mechanisms, and determination of appropriate funding
options for Phase II storm water regulation- related activities. This
assistance is at no cost to the entities.
Duties
Specific Duties of the Storm Water Circuit Rider are:
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Assist entities to identify opportunities to adopt existing programs
or to team with other affected entities for the entire program or
specific programs; |
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Work with entities to identify appropriate Best Management Practices
(BMPs); |
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Assist in defining team leaders responsible for program BMP implementation; |
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Assist in determining a schedule for each BMP; |
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Assist in the development of a draft SWMP; |
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Assist the entity in facilitating public involvement in review of
the draft SWMP (City Council meetings, Public Meetings, Association
Meetings, etc.); |
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Work with the entity to determine resources, funding, and legal
authority needed to implement the SWMP; |
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Monitor TCEQ final permit requirements; |
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Assist entities with final draft permit; |
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On an as-needed basis, provide assistance to entities in implementing
BMPs; |
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Provide information of new opportunities to team with other entities
in specific programs; |
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Provide new technical information when made available; |
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Attend/participate in outreach programs; and |
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Assist entities in the evaluation of BMPs and annual reports. |
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