Notice of Application for a Sand and Gravel Permit The Austin Parks and Recreation has applied to the Texas Parks and Wildlife Department (TPWD) for an Individual Permit pursuant to Texas Parks and Wildlife Code chapter 86 to remove or disturb up to 10,000 cubic yards of sedimentary material within Barton Springs Pool in Travis County. The purpose is to remove sand and gravel due to flood debris left by multiple flooding events at both Barton Springs Pool. The location is approximately four miles downstream of Loop 360 and on-half mile upstream from Barton Springs Road., latitude: 30.2639/longitude: -97.7700. Notice is being published and mailed pursuant to Title 31 Texas Administrative Code section 69.105(b). Within 30 days of the receipt of an administratively complete application, TPWD will publish notice of a public comment hearing regarding the application in the Texas Register at least 20 days prior to the date of the public comment hearing. The hearing is not a contested case hearing under the Texas Administrative Procedure Act. Oral and written public comment will be accepted at the hearing. Written comments may also be submitted directly to TPWD and must be received no later than 30 days after the date of newspaper publication of this notice or the Texas Register notice publication, whichever is later. Submit written comments, questions, or requests to review the application to: Sand and Gravel Program, TPWD, by mail: 4200 Smith School Road, Austin, TX 78744; or e-mail sand.gravel@tpwd.texas.gov. August 19, 26, September 2 2026 IPLAAS0158557