TCEQ Approves Fines Totaling $600,639
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, June 22, 2011 - Penalties assessed against 96 entities today
| Contact | Lisa Wheeler |
|---|---|
| Phone | 512-239-5003 |
| Pager | 512-606-3681 |
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $600,639 against 96 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations.
Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: 10 air quality, three Edwards Aquifer, two industrial or hazardous waste, four industrial waste discharge, three multimedia, two municipal solid waste, 16 municipal waste discharge, 24 petroleum storage tank, three public water system, one underground injection control, two utilities, and two water quality. There were seven field citations.
In addition, default orders were issued for the following categories: Two dry cleaner, two multimedia, two municipal solid waste, three petroleum storage tank, four public water system, one sludge, and one wastewater operator certification.
Penalties were also assessed in two petroleum storage tank cases following hearings at the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
Information on today’s agenda items is available for viewing.
The TCEQ's next agenda meeting is scheduled for July 20. 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 at TexasAdMin.com.
