MINUTES OF THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD WORK
MINUTES OF THE TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD WORK SESSION January 11, 2018 – 1:30 p.m. Stephen F. Austin Building 1700 N. Congress, Room 170 Austin, Texas Director Peter Lake called to order the meeting of the Texas Water Development Board at 1:33 p.m. in Room 170 of the Stephen F. Austin Building, 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas. In addition to Director Lake, Director Kathleen Jackson was also in attendance, and a quorum was present. Director Lake asked the General Counsel to explain how we are proceeding today. The General Counsel stated that Chairman Bruun resigned from the Board effective December 7th at 5:00 p.m. Pursuant to Texas Water Code §6.060 the Chairman may designate another board member to act as the Chairman in his absence. Before he resigned, Chairman Bruun designated Director Lake to act as Chairman until such time as the Governor designates a new Chairman. The General Counsel then announced the first agenda item: 1. Welcome and introduction. Director Lake and Director Jackson made opening comments. 2. Public Hearing to receive comments on the proposed amendments to 31 TAC Chapter 363 related to use of U.S. Iron and Steel published in the December 22, 2017 issue of the Texas Register. Kendal Kowal, Assistant General Counsel, presented information and the procedure for making comments to the proposed amendments. The following individuals provided comments: Steve Bresnen, North Harris County Regional Water Authority; Bruce Curtis, EBAA Iron, Inc.; and Perry Fowler, Texas Water Infrastructure Network. 3. The Board will receive public comments on the proposed Guidance Document posted on the agency’s website that would implement the Iron and Steel rule. Jessica Zuba, Deputy Executive Administrator, Water Supply and Infrastructure, presented information and the procedure for making comments to the proposed Guidance Document.
The following individuals provided comments: Doug Baker, Brown & Gay Engineers; Bruce Curtis, EBAA Iron, Inc.; Perry Fowler, Texas Water Infrastructure Network; and Randy Smith, Seguin Fabricators Ltd. 4. Open discussion on issues related to SB 1289. Director Lake called for any other input or comments on issues related to SB 1289. No one took this opportunity to provide further comments. Director Jackson asked Kendal Kowal and Jessica Zuba to explain the next steps for the rulemaking and to finalize the Guidance Document. No action was taken on any of the agenda items. 5. Closing comments. Director Lake thanked the participants for their input and comments. The meeting adjourned at 2:31 p.m. APPROVED and ordered of record this, the 11th day of January 2018. TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
_____________________________________ Peter Lake Designated to act on behalf of the Chairman DATE SIGNED: _______________________ ATTEST:
__________________________________ Jeff Walker Executive Administrator
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The following individuals provided comments: Doug Baker, Brown & Gay Engineers; Bruce Curtis, EBAA Iron, Inc.; Perry Fowler, Texas Water Infrastructure Network; and Randy Smith, Seguin Fabricators Ltd. 4. Open discussion on issues related to SB 1289. Director Lake called for any other input or comments on issues related to SB 1289. No one took this opportunity to provide further comments. Director Jackson asked Kendal Kowal and Jessica Zuba to explain the next steps for the rulemaking and to finalize the Guidance Document. No action was taken on any of the agenda items. 5. Closing comments. Director Lake thanked the participants for their input and comments. The meeting adjourned at 2:31 p.m. APPROVED and ordered of record this, the 11th day of January 2018. TEXAS WATER DEVELOPMENT BOARD
_____________________________________ Peter Lake Designated to act on behalf of the Chairman DATE SIGNED: _______________________ ATTEST:
__________________________________ Jeff Walker Executive Administrator
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