Amend HB 3652 by adding a new Section on appropriate, page and line, and renumbering subsequent sections. Section _____. REGIONAL COOPERATION. (a) In recognition of the need for uniform regional monitoring and regulation of common, scientifically recognized groundwater sources, and within designated management areas, the district shall establish rules: (1) requiring the permitting of all water wells that are: (A) not exempted from permitting by Chapter 36, Water Code; and (B) capable of producing in excess of 25,000 gallons per day; (2) providing for the prevention of waste, as defined by Section 36.001, Water Code; (3) providing for timely capping or plugging of abandoned wells; and (4) requiring reports to be filed with the district on all new, nonexempt water wells. (b) Reports required under Subsection (a)(4) must include the driller's log, a description of the casing and pumping equipment installed, the capacity of the well so equipped, and the intended use of the water. (c) To further regional continuity, the district shall: (1) seek to participate in at least one coordination meeting annually with each adjacent district that shares an aquifer with the district; (2) coordinate the collection of data with adjacent districts in a manner designed to achieve uniformity of data quality; (3) coordinate efforts to monitor water quality with adjacent districts, local governments, and state agencies; (4) investigate any groundwater pollution with the intention of locating its source and report its findings to adjacent districts and appropriate state agencies; (5) provide to adjacent districts anually an inventory of new water wells in the district and an estimate of groundwater production within the district; and (6) include adjacent districts on the mailing lists for district newsletters, seminars, public education events, news articles, and field days.