I-Plan
The I-Plan includes Implementation Strategy 4.0: Stormwater and Land Development relating to wastewater treatment facilities. The strategy includes six implementation activities:
- Implementation Activity 4.1: Continue Existing Programs
- Implementation Activity 4.2: Model Best Practices
- Sub-activity 4.2.1: Create and maintain an online library of best practices
- Sub-activity 4.2.2: Coordinate networking meetings
- Implementation Activity 4.3: Encourage Expansion of Storm Water Management Programs
- Sub-activity 4.3.1: Encourage permitted MS4 communities to voluntarily expand and refine elements of their storm water programs that address bacteria
- Sub-activity 4.3.2: Encourage local governments without MS4 permits to voluntarily develop and implement a storm water management program to address bacteria loading
- Sub-activity 4.3.3: If voluntary measures are not implemented or bacteria reduction is not being acchieved, petition the TCEQ to madate storm water program development
- Implementation Activity 4.4: Promote Recognition Programs for Developments that Voluntarily Incorporate Bacteria Reduction Measures
- Sub-activity 4.4.1: Encourage voluntary participation in existing recognition programs
- Sub-activity 4.4.2: Develop a recognition program specific to storm water and land development in the BIG area
- Implementation Activity 4.5: Provide a Circuit Rider Program
- Implementation Activity 4.6: Petition the TCEQ to Facilitate Reimbursement of Bacteria Reduction Measures
More information about the status of the I-Plan, including a link to the full document, can be found on the BIG page.
