TCEQ approves fines totaling $390,472
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Wednesday, Aug. 31, 2011 - Penalties assessed against 73 entities today
| Contact | Lisa Wheeler |
|---|---|
| Phone | 512-239-5003 |
| Pager | 512-606-3681 |
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality today approved penalties totaling $390,472 against 73 regulated entities for violations of state environmental regulations.
Agreed orders were issued for the following enforcement categories: nine air quality, three Edwards Aquifer, one industrial or hazardous waste, three industrial waste discharge, one multimedia, three municipal solid waste, nine municipal waste discharge, 21 petroleum storage tank, five public water system, one sludge, and three utilities.
There were five field citations.
In addition, default orders were issued for the following categories: one dry cleaner, one irrigation licensing, one municipal solid waste, one petroleum storage tank, two public water system, and one utilities.
Penalties were also assessed in one air case and one multimedia case, 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 Sept. 21. 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.
