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| Field | State Texas TCEQ | Local City of Midland City of Midland Engineering Department / Development Services |
|---|---|---|
| Permit | ||
| Permit / Authorization | Construction General Permit (TXR150000) | Grading / Land Disturbance Permit |
| Submit To | TCEQ | City of Midland Engineering Department / Development Services |
| Lead Time | Must file NOI and receive authorization before construction begins | Plan review typically 2–3 weeks |
| Application Method | Online via TCEQ Water Quality ePay system | Submit via City of Midland Development Services at 300 N. Loraine St., Midland, TX 79701 or online portal |
| Fee | $325 for projects disturbing < 5 acres; $525 for ≥ 5 acres | Contact agency for current fee schedule |
| Water Quality | ||
| Impervious Cover Limit | No statewide limit | No citywide impervious cover cap; drainage systems must accommodate design storm flows |
| On-Site Treatment Required | Not specified at state level | No |
| Detention Required | Not specified at state level | Yes — Detention required to limit post-development peak flows to pre-development levels for 2-, 10-, and 100-year storms per City of Midland Drainage Design Standards; flat arid terrain with ephemeral draws requires careful storm routing |
| Turbidity / Discharge Standard | Not specified in CGP; discharges must not cause or contribute to violations of water quality standards | No numeric NTU limit; discharges must comply with TCEQ TXR150000; Permian Basin caliche soils produce significant sediment loads when disturbed |
| SWPPP | ||
| SWPPP / Local Plan Required | Yes | Yes — SWPPP per TCEQ TXR150000; drainage report required for local permit |
| PE Stamp Required | No | Yes |
| Inspections | ||
| Inspection Requirements | Every 14 days and within 24 hours of a rainfall event producing ≥ 0.5 inches | City of Midland Engineering Department inspects grading permits at rough grading and final stabilization. Summer thunderstorm season (July–September) can produce intense localized flooding. |
| Inspector Qualification | Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan (SWPPP) Inspector — no state license required but must be knowledgeable | No city-specific certification required beyond TCEQ SWPPP requirements |
| Design & Zones | ||
| Local Design Manual | N/A — state level | City of Midland Drainage Design Standards |
| Special Overlay Zones | N/A — see local jurisdictions | Ephemeral Drainage Channels / Permian Basin Draws, FEMA Special Flood Hazard Area (SFHA) |