Utility Publications, Checklists, Applications and Documents
Publications

If the publication you are interested in is not available for viewing online, see the TCEQ Publications Catalog for ordering information, and lists of other titles.

The following publications are provided in PDF format. (PDF file. Help with PDF.) Some are provided in WPD and Word.

Submittals of Plans and Specifications (P&S) for Water Systems

We are now allowing the submission of public water transmission mains and distribution system engineering plans and specifications via CD format as an option. This procedure will prove to be efficient, cost-effective and environmentally friendly. We are planning to allow all other public water system submittals on CDs beginning in March, 2005, as an option.

Please click on the link below to view the Texas Engineering Practice Act and Rules, Sections 137.31, 33, and 35, which allow the use of electronically reproduced planning materials: http://www.tbpe.state.tx.us/downloads/law_rules1207.pdf

These rules allow only an electronic signature on engineering submittals. If a computer-generated seal is used without an electronic signature, the following text or similar wording is required: "The seal appearing on this document was authorized by (Example: Leslie H. Doe, 0112)."

Another requirement of the Texas Board of Professional Engineers for an electronic signature is that it be linked to the document in such a manner that the electronic signature is invalidated if any data in the document is changed. This concern will be addressed by submitting a Read Only Memory (ROM) compact disk such as a CD-R disk.

Frequently Asked Questions:
  • Why are you accepting only waterline submittals? The period of January 1, 2005 through February 28, 2005 will be a trial run for our Team. We anticipate a minimum amount of challenges related to these types of reviews and look forward to accepting all types of water-related submittals beginning in March, 2005. However, please keep checking this web page in case the schedule changes.

  • Is this an option or a requirement? This is only an option. Paper plans and specifications will continue to be accepted, as in the past.

  • Why CD-R format? How about DVD?
    This type of format is easily accessible with our computers. We do not have DVD capability at this time.
  • Will this expedite review of my submittal?
    No, not at first. In time, we anticipate easier handling of submittals and decreased review time occurring as a by-product.
  • How many copies (CD-R) are needed?
    One. This is the same as we require for paper submittals.
  • What TCEQ fees are associated with this type of review?
     None. We do not anticipate any fees in the future and the requirement remains the same for paper submittals.
  • Can I submit plans and specifications by e-mail instead?
     No, not at this time. However, we anticipate creating a web location for submittals in the future. You may wish to keep checking this web page for updates.
  • What about the engineer's submittal letter, the Plan Review Submittal Form, and the Core Data Form?
    These three will still be required to be submitted on paper for the next six months or so. However, please keep checking this web page in case the schedule changes.
  • Why do you require the 11 x 17 format for plans?
    The TCEQ rules require "legible" plans. The 11" x 17" format in Adobe appears to be the smallest format that our facilities can review without losing detail.
  • What about Districts-related and Requests for Exception reviews?
     We anticipate that these types of reviews will be accepted, under similar circumstances, in the next few months. You may wish to keep checking this web page for updates.

Other questions? Contact the Utilities Technical Review Team at (512) 239-6960.

Checklists and Documents

You can also download any of our Well Construction Checklists. The following publications are provided in PDF format. (PDF file. Help with PDF.) Some are provided in WPD and Word.

Checklists
  • Checklist for a Proposed Public Water Supply Well/Spring (TCEQ-10205)- PDF / WPD / Word
  • Public Well Completion Data Checklist For Interim Approval (TCEQ-10234)-PDF / WPD / Word
  • Water Distribution Construction Checklist - PDF / WPD / Word
  • Pressure Tank Construction Checklist - PDF / WPD / Word
  • Water Storage Tank Construction Checklist - PDF / WPD / Word
Documents
  • Public Water System Plan Review Submittal Form (TCEQ-10233)- PDF / WPD / Word
  • TCEQ Core Data Form for new systems (TCEQ-10400)- PDF / Word
  • Instructions (TCEQ-10400 ins)- PDF
  • Chloramines 101 Workshop -
  • Cindy Haynie- PDF Teresa Rogers- PDF Jack C. Schulze, P.E.- PDF
Rate Change Applications and Documents

The following documents are provided in WordPerfect format and also in PDF.

  • Rate/Tariff Change - Utilities cost of service, depreciation, and a rate of return for investor-owned utilities.
  • Appeal of the Cost of Obtaining Service from a Water Supply Corporation (TCEQ-10420)- PDF / WPD / Word
  • Pass Through Provision Rate Application (TCEQ-10417)- PDF / WPD / Word
  • Cash Needs Application - Utilities cost of service, depreciation expense, and a reasonable cash reserve. Please call (512)239-4691 for more information.
CCN Applications and Documents
  • Application for Sale, Transfer, or Merger of a Retail Public Utility
  • Water or Sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN)
    • Update Instructions (TCEQ-10362ins) - PDF / Word
    • Update Application (TCEQ-10362) - PDF / Word
  • Application for Exempt Utility Registration (TCEQ-10414) - PDF / WPD / Word - For utilities and water supply corporations with fewer than 15 potential connections
  • Petition to Discontinue (and Cancel) a Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (TCEQ-10419) -PDF / WPD / Word
  • Water Utility Tariff (TCEQ-10330) - PDF / WPD / Word
  • Sewer Utility Tariff (TCEQ-10436) - PDF / WPD / Word
  • Sending CCN Service Area Boundary Map Information in Digital Format - PDF / WPD / Word
  • NewApplication to Obtain or Amend a Water or Sewer Certificate of Convenience and Necessity (CCN) Under Water Code Section 13.255 (TCEQ-20458) -PDF / Word

Contact us if you have any questions.
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