Application For Permit

Sec. 86.003. APPLICATION FOR PERMIT. (a) A person desiring a permit may apply to the commission. (b) The application must be in writing and must describe the area in which authorization to operate is sought. (c) The commission shall prescribe a single application form for an individual or general permit. The form must require individual and general permit applicants to provide the same information, including information regarding: (1) the publication of notice in: (A) the daily or weekly newspaper with the greatest circulation in the county or counties affected by the issuance of the permit for three consecutive days, if daily; and (B) one newspaper published for the community closest to the proposed area of disturbance, if any; (2) proof that notice was sent by certified mail to alongshore property owners of property one river mile above and below the proposed area of disturbance described in the permit; (3) a sedimentation impact assessment approved by the department; and (4) any amendments to the permit, if the application is for the renewal of a permit. Acts 1975, 64th Leg., p. 1405, ch. 545, Sec. 1, eff. Sept. 1, 1975. Amended by: Acts 2019, 86th Leg., R.S., Ch. 486 (H.B. 2805), Sec. 1, eff. September 1, 2019.