(a) The steering committee's role is advisory in nature and will involve assistance with the review of local issues and creation of priorities by watershed for the basin. Committee members should also assist with the review and development of work plans, reports, basin monitoring plans, and basin action plans for the basin.
(b) A steering committee established by the commission and contractor to implement this program in areas without a river authority or other designated local government willing to carry out the program is not subject to Revised Statutes, Article 6252-33 (relating to agency advisory committees).
(c) Steering committees should serve as the focus of public input to assist the river authorities and other agencies to develop water quality objectives and priorities by watershed and by basin that are achievable considering available technology and economic impact.

Source Note: The provisions of this §220.5 adopted to be effective October 6, 2002, 27 TexReg 9363