Marked Agenda
Commissioners' Work Session
November 17, 1995
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Room 201S, Building E, Park 35, Austin

  1. Consideration of staff briefing on Commissioners' priorities on rule and policy development.

    Chairman McBee moved that David Bolduc oversee followup on the implementation of the 12/95 Commission Resolution dealing with out-of-date agency rules and report as required to the Commission. Commissioner Marquez seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

  2. Consideration of staff briefing on takings impact assessments (TIA).

    In regards to a staff question dealing with which Commission actions should undergo TIA review, Chairman McBee moved that staff proceed with further development of the TIA checklist and guidance. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Marquez and passed unanimously.

    In regards to a staff question dealing with who should review TIAs for the agency, Chairman McBee moved that the Office of Legal review TIAs. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Baker and passed unanimously.

    In regards to a staff question dealing with whether or not the General Counsel should prepare TIAs on Commission Resolutions, Commissioner Marquez moved that the General Counsel take such action. The motion was seconded by Chairman McBee and approved unanimously.

  3. Consideration of staff briefing on by-product material classified as a solid waste.

    Chairman McBee moved to request that staff proceed with rulemaking on newly created waste. Commissioner Marquez seconded the motion and the motion passed unanimously.

  4. Consideration of staff briefing on concentrated animal feeding operations (CAFOs).

    The Commissioners tabled the issue, designated Commissioner Baker as the primary commissioner for this issue, requested that staff discuss this issue further with the affected parties, and requested that staff bring the issue back to a future Work Session for further discussion.

  5. Planning for next work session.

    The next Commissioners’ Work Session will be held on November 30th, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. in room E-201S. The following Work Session will be held on December 15th, from 1:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m. in room E-201S.