Notice and Opportunity to Comment on Requests for Consistency
Agreement/Concurrence Under the Texas Coastal Management Program
On January 10, 1997, the State of Texas received federal approval of the Coastal Management Program (CMP) (62 Federal Register pp. 1439 - 1440). Under federal law, federal agency activities and actions affecting the Texas coastal zone must be consistent with the CMP goals and policies identified in 31 TAC Chapter 26. Requests for federal consistency review were deemed administratively complete for the following project(s) during the period of September 23, 2025 to October 10, 2025. As required by federal law, the public is given an opportunity to comment on the consistency of proposed activities in the coastal zone undertaken or authorized by federal agencies. Pursuant to 31 TAC §§30.20(f), 30.30(h), and 30.40(e), the public comment period extends 30 days from the date published on the Texas General Land Office web site. The notice was published on the web site on Friday, October 17, 2025. The public comment period for this project will close at 5:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 16, 2025.
Federal Agency Activities:
Applicant: Texas Department of Transportation
Location: Farm-to-Market (FM) 522 bridge over San Bernard River in Brazoria County, Texas.
Project Description: FM 522 bridge replacement. The proposed project would extend for a total of 0.355 miles along FM 522 at the San Bernard River. Roadway improvements would take place within the existing right of way. The proposed facility would remove and replace the bridge to existing conditions with a new shifted centerline 0 to 18 feet west of its current location. After this shift, the remaining right of way would measure approximately 16.19 feet on the left side and 43.13 feet on the right. The proposed facility would be 50.58 feet wide and span a total length of 631.65 feet.
Type of Application: U.S. Coast Guard bridge permit exemption.
CMP Project No: 25-1012-F2
Further information on the applications listed above, including a copy of the consistency certifications or consistency determinations for inspection, may be obtained from the Texas General Land Office Public Information Officer at 1700 N. Congress Avenue, Austin, Texas 78701, or via email at pialegal@glo.texas.gov. Comments should be sent to the Texas General Land Office Coastal Management Program Coordinator at the above address or via email at federal.consistency@glo.texas.gov.