LETTER TO PROPERTY OWNER
PROPOSED SHORELINE CONSTRUCTION
In order to perform various activities relating to construction on
Lake Livingston, it is necessary to meet the permit and license
requirements of both the Trinity River Authority of Texas and the
Corps of Engineers. This packet provides the necessary information for
application under both systems. Enclosed are the necessary forms for
your examination, execution, and return to this office.
The Trinity River Authority licenses are valid for one year and are
renewable June 1st each year. For all structures except
bulkheads (i.e., piers, ramps, etc.) a fee of .10 per square foot is
charged. A license is issued for bulkheads, but no fees are charged;
however, written authorization from the AUTHORITY must be obtained
prior to construction.
Also enclosed is a copy of the Corps of Engineers General Permit
No. 11442(09) sponsored by TRINITY RIVER AUTHORITY. Please read this
material carefully. If the activity for which you are applying falls
within the terms of the General Permit, simply fill out the form and
submit it along with the AUTHORITY'S completed application form, a
drawing of the proposed structure and a material list. If the activity
being applied for does not fall within the terms of the General Permit
(such as dredging, etc.), disregard the enclosed General Permit and
contact the Corps of Engineers directly or the AUTHORITY for a copy of
the application required for this scope of work. It is also necessary
to complete our application and forward us a copy of the completed
Corp application as well.
Hopefully, the enclosed forms and the information presented in this
letter will give you the information needed for compliance with both
systems. However, if we may be of further assistance, please contact
our office.
Many people have contacted the AUTHORITY concerning the withdrawal
of water from Lake Livingston for domestic irrigation purposes. In
response, we have acquired authorization to sell up to 1/2 acre-foot
(162,925 gallons) of water each year, per lot, for a fee of $50.00.
Permit to expire December 31st of each year purchased. This
water may be used for domestic irrigation purposes only and its use
must be confined to a specific lot or tract. Each purchaser is
responsible for supplying his own pump and distribution system. If you
are interested in this program please contact this office.
Should you have any questions feel free to call (936) 365-2292 or write P.O. Box
360, Livingston, Texas 77351.
