Oil and Gas Facilities: Additional Information

Additional Compliance Information and Resources

• Spills – An environmental emergency, discharge, or spill may be required to be reported.
  • Which State Agency has Jurisdiction?
    • RRC Emergency Response (Spills) Reporting Information
    • TCEQ Emergency Response (Spills) Reporting Information
• Best Management Practices (BMP) – All oil and gas facilities should implement a BMP procedure at their site that includes a dedicated preventative maintenance procedure. Employees should ensure that all piping is structurally secure and intact, all hatches are closed with properly maintained gaskets, and all valves are closed unless otherwise intended. These practices are financially and environmentally advantageous. For more information on best management practices and additional opportunities to improve operating efficiency, please see the Natural Gas STAR Program Recommended Technologies and Practices.
• Guidance on the Texas Environmental, Health, and Safety Audit Privilege Act
• Combustion Portal - Environmental compliance for combustion processes
• Barnett Shale Geological Area - Information on Barnett Shale activities
• Hydraulic Fracturing – Frequently Asked Questions
• Information on Hydrogen Sulfide
• Information on Visible Flames on Industrial Flares (GI-419)
• Outdoor Burning – Guidance on outdoor burning rules and exceptions
  • Outdoor Burning in Texas
  • Answers to Some Burning Questions: English and Spanish
• The Railroad Commission of Texas has issued an update in regards to proper management of domestic sewage generated at oil and gas exploration sites under their jurisdiction

Please click on one of the following links for more information about oil and gas compliance.

• Air Compliance Information
• Water Compliance Information
• Waste Compliance Information
• Publications and Guidance Documents
• Back To General Information

Where can I find more information and assistance?

The TCEQ's Small Business and Local Government Assistance Section offers free, confidential help to small businesses and local governments working to comply with state environmental regulations. Call us at (800) 447-2827 or visit our Web page at TexasEnviroHelp.org.

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