About the Advisory Group
This open-participation group, using science and technology as
critical drivers, advises the commissioners regarding
mercury-impaired water bodies in Texas. The primary task of the
advisory group is to develop recommendations for addressing those
impairments. The group has been asked to include multiple options
in its final recommendations to the commission. The TCEQ will
consider the group’s recommendations when formulating
policy.
Surface waters classified as mercury-impaired are placed on the
Texas 303(d) list, which identfies water bodies
that do not meet standards for water quality, as required by
Section 303(d) of the federal Clean Water Act. Seventeen water
bodies in Texas are impaired due to mercury in fish tissue; see fish
consumption advisories  issued by the Department of State Health
Services.
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Membership
The membership of the advisory group is open; anyone may attend
and participate fully.
The TCEQ sent a
letter on June 13, 2008, inviting the participation of
approximately 150 representatives from industry, academia, public
and environmental interest groups, and government.
The commissioners’ goal is participants that represent a
balanced cross-section of parties. However, in order to meet that
goal, a balanced group of individuals must choose to participate.
The commissioners encourage everyone who is interested to come and
participate in this process.
Summaries of all meetings will be made available on this Web
page and will report the names and affiliations of the people in
attendance at any particular meeting.
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Scheduled Meetings
Meetings of the advisory group are held publicly and are open to
everyone.
January 22, 2009
TCEQ Headquarters
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Meeting Summaries and
Presentations
Documents are made available as PDFs. (Help with PDF.)
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Related Documents
Documents are made available as PDFs. (Help with PDF.)
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Sign Up for News Alerts
Join the advisory group’s e-mail news list to receive
updates whenever new items are posted on our web site. Choose
either the “New Subscriber” or “Current
Subscriber” link shown below and:
- Enter and confirm your e-mail address.
- From the list of choices, look under “Advisory
Groups” and select “Mercury-Impaired Waters Advisory
Group.”
- Select other subscriptions if you wish, then click
“Save.”
- Confirm your membership by following the instructions in an
auto-generated e-mail that will be sent to you by the News
system.
You may unsubscribe, change your e-mail address, or choose
additional options at any time.
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For More Information
Obtain more information about the advisory group by contacting
Allison Jenkins at 512-239-0656 or Holly Brightwell at
512-239-4905. Or send an e-mail to mercury@tceq.state.tx.us.
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