TCEQ hosts seminar on water quality and stormwater permits

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host its annual seminar on water quality and stormwater issues to update the regulated community on permitting rules and regulations. This seminar details the application and technical review of permits, including: municipal, industrial, stormwater, concentrated feeding operations (CAFO), and sludge permits.

•    2012 Water Quality and Stormwater Seminar, Sept. 13–14, 2012, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Austin Convention Center, 500 East Cesar Chavez Street, Austin, TX 78701.

TCEQ staff will give presentations on homeland security, pretreatment, and environmental management systems. In addition, staff also will cover the permitting process in detail, helping attendees complete permit applications accurately to help expedite the time it takes to obtain a permit. Early registration cost for attending one day is $75; early registration for the full two-day seminar is $125. For registration and more information, visit the event website.

Also at the Austin Convention Center, the TCEQ will conduct:

•    Advanced Air Permitting Seminar, Sept. 10, 2012, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Provides updates on air permitting rules, requirements, and issues for a variety of industries.
•    Oil and Gas Facilities Workshop, Sept. 11, 2012, 7:30 a.m.–5 p.m. Focuses on air permits specific to oil and gas facilities.

For registration and information on these, visit the event website.