New Tceq Sand Mining Bmps Ignore Pit Captures
New Tceq Sand Mining Bmps Ignore Pit Captures
Source: Reduce Flooding Blog - Bob Rehak
Date: 12/13/2024 5:18pm
Article Summary:
"TCEQ Sand Mining BMPs Fail to Address Pit Captures: Public Comment Period Open"
Proposed new TCEQ Best Management Practices for sand mines in Texas fail to address the issue of pit captures, where a river breaches the dikes of a sand mine, leading to various environmental and infrastructure risks. Despite the potential consequences, the new BMPs focus on generic concepts like "Be a Good Neighbor" and "Practice Good Housekeeping," rather than addressing the critical issue of pit captures. The public can provide feedback on the new BMPs until January 24, 2025.
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Date: 12/13/2024 5:18pm
Article Summary:
"TCEQ Sand Mining BMPs Fail to Address Pit Captures: Public Comment Period Open"
Proposed new TCEQ Best Management Practices for sand mines in Texas fail to address the issue of pit captures, where a river breaches the dikes of a sand mine, leading to various environmental and infrastructure risks. Despite the potential consequences, the new BMPs focus on generic concepts like "Be a Good Neighbor" and "Practice Good Housekeeping," rather than addressing the critical issue of pit captures. The public can provide feedback on the new BMPs until January 24, 2025.
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