TCEQ Approves Fines Totaling $710,703
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, Aug. 3, 2011 - Penalties approved against 83 entities today
| Contact | Lisa Wheeler |
|---|---|
| Phone | 512-239-5003 |
| Pager | 512-606-3681 |
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $710,703 against 83 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations.
Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: 16 air quality, one Edwards Aquifer, two industrial or hazardous waste, two industrial waste discharge, one irrigation licensing, five multimedia, 11 municipal waste discharge, 27 petroleum storage tank, six public water system, one sludge, one utilities, two water quality, and one water right.
In addition, default orders were issued for the following categories: one industrial or hazardous waste, one irrigation licensing, one petroleum storage tank, two public water system, and one water quality.
There was one petroleum storage tank shutdown order.
Information on today’s agenda items is available for viewing.
The TCEQ's next agenda meeting is scheduled for Aug. 17, 2011. 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.
