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Executive Orders

AWR 92-1


PROVIDING FOR THE PREPARATION OF A TEXAS BUSINESS PLAN BY
THE COMPTROLLER OF PUBLIC ACCOUNTS

WHEREAS the State of Texas is currently recovering from several
years of economic difficulties which have posed severe challenges
to the people, businesses, and government of the State; and

WHEREAS the State, in response to these difficult years, has
begun efforts to adopt a statewide strategic plan that will bring
an end to crisis management as a way of life for government;
and

WHEREAS the State has formalized its intention to adopt a
statewide strategic plan through the passage into law of H.B.
2009, 72nd Legislature, Regular Session; and

WHEREAS there is a need to coordinate the planning efforts
of the public and private sectors to insure that the statewide
strategic plan is not only a guide for government, but also a
guide for the actions of the private sector as well; and

WHEREAS this planning process needs to encompass a broad range
of issues likely to face Texas in the coming decades; and

WHEREAS this process should involve extensive policy analysis;
and

WHEREAS the Comptroller of Public Accounts has extensive resources
and demonstrated ability in policy analysis that could be employed
in this effort; and

WHEREAS this process should include efforts to involve and
obtain the opinions of citizens in all areas of the State;

NOW, THEREFORE, I, Ann W. Richards, Governor of Texas, under
the authority vested in me, do hereby direct that the Comptroller
of Public Accounts initiate a program to develop a business plan
to be incorporated into the statewide strategic plan. The Comptroller
should coordinate all efforts with the Governor's office and
the Legislative Budget Board in their efforts to draft the statewide
strategic plan. The business plan should be presented to the
Governor's Office of Budget and Planning and the Legislative
Budget Board prior to the convening of the 73nd Legislature in
January 1993.

The Comptroller may hold hearings at such times and places
he deems necessary in order to obtain public input into the business
plan.

Given under my hand this 25th day of February, 1992.


Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 25, 1992.

TRD-9202927

Ann W. Richards

Governor of Texas

   
   

AWR-92-2


IN SUPPORT OF THE OMNIBUS RECYCLING BILL, SB 1340, 72ND LEGISLATURE
AND PERTAINING TO THE CONSERVATION OF NATURAL RESOURCES; THE
REDUCTION OF ENERGY AND WATER CONSUMPTION AND WASTE GENERATION;
AND THE PROMOTION OF RECYCLING WITHIN THE STATE OF TEXAS.

WHEREAS, the State of Texas faces ever increasing environmental
problems such as excess generation of waste; the excessive consumption
of energy and water, and use of natural resources; and continued
degradation of the State's water and air resources; and

WHEREAS, increasing pressure upon Texas' solid waste disposal
capacity requires the cooperation of all Texans to reduce our
dependence on landfills and other disposal facilities; and

WHEREAS, the environmental problems could be alleviated by
implementing programs that conserve our natural resources, encouraging
energy and water efficiency for facilities and equipment, and
promoting the reduction and recycling of water, materials, and
energy; and

WHEREAS, state government must set an example for all Texans
by implementing programs that promote the conservation of natural
resources, and the recycling and reuse of resources; and

WHEREAS, the market for recycled and recyclable materials
must be developed, and State agencies are a major purchaser of
products;

NOW THEREFORE, pursuant to the authority vested in me, I,
Ann W. Richards, Governor of the State of Texas, do hereby direct
all state agencies to undertake all practicable efforts to maximize
opportunities to reduce the amount of solid waste generated and
water and energy consumed, to recycle materials generated by
State agencies, to encouragement the procurement of recycled
products, and to encourage the procurement of energy and water
efficient products. Agencies should cooperate with each other
to implement these activities and are authorized to enter into
Interagency Agreements as appropriate to further the purposes
of this order.

PURPOSE AND OBJECTIVES

The purpose of this order is to support and expand upon state
agency recycling efforts required in SB 1340, 72nd Legislature.
The order is intended to strengthen the State's commitment to
reducing the generation of waste, encourage the implementation
of waste reducing programs, maximize the purchasing of recycled
products, and reduce the amount of energy and water consumed.

I. Waste Audits

In order to reduce waste generation at the source and to encourage
recycling, a Texas state agency should perform audits of all
facilities and operations. Where applicable, these audits should
include but not be limited to:

A. identification of all waste generated;

B. identification of alternatives to disposal for each waste
stream which includes reduction of waste before it is generated,
substitution of materials, and recycling;

C. recommendations for implementation of source reducing,
reuse, and recycling options identified by the waste audits;
and

D. establish an implementation schedule for the reduction,
reuse, and recycling options identified by the audits.

II. Waste Reduction Programs.

In order to reduce waste generation at the source and to separate
recyclable materials from the waste stream, state agencies should
institute the following initiatives:

A. when practical, copy and print written materials on both
sides of a page;

B. provide, to the maximum extent practicable, opportunities
for the public and employees to recycle glass, plastic, and newsprint
when viable local markets exists;

C. implement programs so that plant materials generated in
the process of lawn and grounds care and maintenance are not
landfilled;

D. use locally available compost, mulch and soil amendments
produced from secondary materials;

E. practice the recovery, separation, and recycling of batteries,
used oil, tires, chemicals, scrap wood, construction materials,
packaging materials, and scrap metal in state owned and operated
facilities;

F. examine purchase, use, and disposal of all chemicals (i.E.
pesticides, laboratory reagents, cleaning materials, solvents,
inks, fertilizers, etc.) to determine the continued need for
use and/or disposal. When using chemicals, institute inventory
control and handling procedures to minimize the amount needed
and reduce worker exposure;

G. evaluate the feasibility of providing opportunities for
on-site waste separation in agency public use areas;

H. state agencies should comply with the provisions of Article
II of this Executive Order immediately.

III. Energy Efficiency Programs

In order to reduce the consumption and waste of energy, state
owned and operated facilities should institute the following
initiatives:

A. set an agency goal to reduce energy usage by at least 15
percent of fiscal year 1990 levels by August 31, 1995;

B. establish energy-related operation and maintenance policies
and procedures for all facilities;

C. investigate the Texas LoanSTAR (Save Taxes and Resources)
Program as a resource for identifying and financing needed energy
retrofits;

D. design all new facilities for optimal energy efficiency,
through initiating agency participation in the Building Design
Assistance Program provided at no cost by the Governor's Energy
Office.

IV. Water Conservation Programs

In order to reduce the consumption and waste of water, state
owned and operated facilities should institute the following
initiatives:

A. establish efficient water use operation and maintenance
policies and procedures for all facilities, including education
and training programs for facilities managers and employees;

B. begin landscaping existing grounds utilizing low water
use concepts such as xeriscaping;

C. design future facilities and properties with water conservation
in mind;

D. to the extent practicable, establish procedures to maintain
monthly water use records for each water using facility and,
if possible, according to each water using activity or type of
water use (i.e. domestic use versus landscape use). Periodically
review those records to identify possible problem areas such
as leaks and other waste of water, and determine the feasibility
of programs to reduce wasteful and inefficient use.

V. Specific Agencies

A. The Texas Water Commission shall provide information to
all state agencies on conducting waste audits.

B. The Texas Department of Health, the Water Commission, and
the General Land Office shall provide information to all state
agencies on developing plans for source reduction and recycling.

C. The Texas Department of Health and the Agricultural Extension
Service shall provide technical assistance to the public, state
agencies, and other entities with regard to composting and yard
waste diversion.

D. To the extent feasible, the General Services Commission
shall endeavor to put as many recycled items "on contract" in
order to simplify procurement procedures for recycled products,
and shall cooperate with all state agencies in achieving the
objectives of this order. In addition, the General Services Commission
should designate one or more employees who shall be responsible
for placing recycled items on contract, identifying sources of
recycled products and materials, assisting agencies in developing
programs described in this order, serving as the Commission's
primary liaison to agencies and vendors regarding recycling and
recycled goods, and other related duties assigned by the Commission.

E. The Governor's Energy Office shall provide information
and assistance to the public and state agencies on developing
plans to reduce the consumption of energy.

F. The Texas Water Development Board shall provide information
on developing plans and instituting programs to increase the
efficiency of water use and reduce the waste of water, including
possible training workshops and materials. The Board shall also
consider conducting programs or studies to evaluate the cost
effectiveness of retrofitting existing state-owned or controlled
facilities with more efficient water-using fixtures, appliances,
and equipment.

VI. Education

A. To the extent feasible, state agencies shall establish
education and incentive programs to encourage maximum employee
participation in achieving the objectives of this order.

VII. Compliance

A. Each state agency shall designate a recycling and resource
consumption liaison(s) with the Governor's Office. On an annual
basis, on or before January 1 of that year, the liaison(s) shall
produce a concise summary report of the agency's identified conservation
and recycling objectives and their success in complying with
the provisions of this order.

Given under my hand this the 26th day of February, 1992.


Issued in Austin, Texas, on February 26, 1992.

TRD-9202928

Ann W. Richards

Governor of Texas