TCEQ approves fines totaling $411,578
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, January 25, 2012 - Penalties assessed against 28 regulated entities today
| Contact | Andrea Morrow |
|---|---|
| Phone | 512-239-5011 |
| Pager | 512-896-3727 |
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $411,578 against 28 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations.
Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: six air quality, one industrial hazardous waste, one industrial waste discharge, five municipal waste discharge, three public water system, and one water quality.
In addition, default orders were issued for the following categories: one multimedia, two municipal solid waste, four petroleum storage tank, two public water system, and one water quality. One petroleum storage tank default and shutdown order was also issued.
The TCEQ's next agenda meeting is scheduled for February 8. Agenda items from all commission meetings and work session agendas can be viewed on the TCEQ website. The meeting is also webcast live for free, and archived meetings are available.
