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Texas Surface Water Quality Standards Topics Under This Category: 1997 Texas Surface Water Quality Standards Documents for the 1997 Texas Surface Water Quality Standards, background information on the 1997 standards, and information on the portions still in effect because EPA has not completed review of the 2000 standards.   2000 Texas Surface Water Quality Standards Documents for the 2000 Texas Surface Water Quality Standards, background information, and effective dates and portions.   An Introduction to the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards A summary which includes the federal and state regulatory authority that allows the state to write the standards, a summary of the different sections of the rule, and how water bodies are divided throughout the state.   Contact Information for Texas Surface Water Quality Standards Address and telephone number contact information.   EPA Review of the 2000 Water Quality Standards The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has reviewed and taken action on portions of the 2000 Texas Surface Water Quality Standards. For portions not approved by EPA, the 1997 standards remain in effect.   Future Revisions of the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards The TCEQ has begun internal preparations for the next revision of the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards including criteria development for nutrients, toxics, and bacteria.   Implementing the Water Quality Standards in Permitting Implementation procedures describe how the standards are applied to permits.   Nutrient Criteria Development Explanation and definition of nutrient criteria development process.   Revising the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards Summary of how the standards are revised and which versions of the standards are in effect for which programs.

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