Section 297.205 - Determination of Total Dissolved Solids Concentration(a) In its consideration of an application for a new or amended water right to divert marine seawater or seawater, the commission shall review the information required under § 295.302(i) of this title (relating to Requirements for Application for Diversion of Marine Seawater and Diversion of Seawater) and determine whether the application meets the requirements of Texas Water Code (TWC), § 11.1405(a)(2) and § 18.003(a)(2).(b) The monthly samples must be taken at the water source for each proposed diversion location over a period of at least one year, in accordance with applicable TCEQ Surface Water Quality Monitoring Procedures as amended. Procedures for analysis must be in accordance with the most recently published edition of the Standard Methods for the Examination of Water and Wastewater, 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 136, or other reliable sources acceptable to the commission for total dissolved solids. Laboratory accreditation requirements are specified in Chapter 25 of this title (relating to Environmental Testing Laboratory Accreditation and Certification).(c) The assessment of any conditions upon a proposed amendment to a water right under this section shall be limited by § 297.45(b) of this title (relating to "No Injury" Rule) as provided by TWC, § 11.122(b).30 Tex. Admin. Code § 297.205
Adopted by Texas Register, Volume 41, Number 49, December 2, 2016, TexReg 9559, eff. 12/8/2016