The Advocate
The Advocate is a periodic update on TCEQ rules, including information about compliance issues and regulatory concerns that affect small businesses and local governments. It’s produced by the TCEQ's Small Business and Local Government Assistance Section.
Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) for MSGP Stormwater Permittees
June 2018 - Starting Sept. 1, 2018, Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) must be submitted electronically using the NetDMR system, unless the permittee requests and obtains an electronic reporting waiver. Only facilities who obtain a waiver will be allowed to continue submitting paper DMRs after Sept. 1, 2018.
“Our Water, Our Future: Communication, Collaboration, and Adaptive Management for Improved Stormwater Quality”
June 2018 - EPA Region 6 and the Conference Planning Committee would like to invite all water professionals to participate at the 20th Annual EPA Region 6 Stormwater Conference to be held in Albuquerque, New Mexico on August 19-23, 2018.
Dry Cleaner Advisory Committee Vacancy
May 2018 - The Dry Cleaner Advisory Committee advises the TCEQ on implementing the Dry Cleaner Environmental Remediation Program.
Texas Water Development Board: Regional financial assistance workshop to be held in Beeville on June 5
May 2018 - The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will hold a financial assistance workshop in Beeville, Texas, on Tuesday, June 5, 2018.
TCEQ Adopts Revisions to the Petroleum Storage Tank Rules
May 2018 – On May 9, 2018, TCEQ commissioners adopted revisions to 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 334, Underground and Aboveground Storage Tanks.
Texas Water Development Board: Regional financial assistance workshop to be held in Pleasanton
April 2018 - The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will hold a financial assistance workshop in Pleasanton, Texas, on Tuesday, May 8, 2018.
Stormwater Construction General Permit (TXR150000) Renewed
Mar. 2018 - The TCEQ commissioners renewed the general permit to authorize stormwater discharges from construction sites and it became effective Mar. 5, 2018.
Regional financial assistance workshop to be held in Big Spring on March 15
March 2018 - The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will hold a financial assistance workshop in Big Spring, Texas, on Thursday, March 15, 2018.
Submit Permit by Rule and Standard Permit Registrations through STEERS e-Permits
Feb. 2018 – As of Feb. 1, 2018, the TCEQ Air Permits Division (APD) is requiring that you submit all registrations for permits by rule (PBR) and standard permits through the State of Texas Environmental Electronic Reporting System (STEERS) e-Permits.
Texas Water Development Board: Water loss audit and leak detection workshops statewide in 2018
Feb. 2018 - The Texas Water Development Board's (TWDB) Water Loss Audit and Leak Detection Workshops are available to retail public water suppliers across Texas.
Stage I Vapor Recovery Equipment and Annual Testing
Feb. 2018 - Owners and operators of some gasoline dispensing facilities in Texas must comply with state regulations for their Stage I vapor recovery system.
Regional financial assistance workshop to be held in Denton on Feb. 6
Jan. 2018 - The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will hold a financial assistance workshop in Denton, Texas, on Tuesday, Feb. 6, 2018.
TCEQ Seeks Stakeholder Input on Upcoming Rulemaking Related to Backflow Prevention Methods and Devices
Dec. 2017 - The TCEQ will conduct stakeholder meetings across the state in January to solicit informal comments on rulemaking for 30 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 344, Subchapter F, Landscape Irrigation - Backflow Prevention and Cross-Connection.
Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds Project Priority Invitation State Fiscal Year 2019
Dec. 2017 - The Texas Water Development Board is currently requesting information for projects to be funded in the upcoming fiscal year’s State Revolving Fund programs’ Intended Use Plans.
Regional financial assistance workshop to be held in Edinburg on December 12
Nov. 2017 - The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will hold a financial assistance workshop in Edinburg, Texas, on Tuesday, December 12, 2017.
TCEQ Approves Publication of Proposed Petroleum Storage Tank Rules
Nov. 2017 - On Nov. 15, 2017, TCEQ commissioners approved publication of the proposed rules for petroleum storage tanks.
TCEQ Seeks Comments on Rules Proposed to Consolidate Public Notices for Certain Case-by-Case Air Permit Applications
Nov. 2017 – On Nov. 15, 2017, TCEQ commissioners approved publication of proposed rules on consolidated public notice for certain air permits.
New Online Reporting Tool for the Regulatory Assessment Fee
Nov. 2017 – Online reporting to collect assessment fees from retail customers
Upcoming Disaster-Recovery Financial Assistance Workshops
Nov. 2017 - The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will host financial assistance workshops in Corpus Christi, Houston, Woodville, and Beaumont to focus on disaster recovery for water, wastewater, and stormwater utilities.
Water Development Board regional financial assistance workshop to be held in Yoakum on Nov. 7
Oct. 2017 - Regional financial assistance workshop to be held in Yoakum on Nov. 7
TCEQ Offers Select License Exams in Spanish
Oct. 2017 - The following license exams are available in Spanish.
Reminder: Application Deadline Extension Notice State Fiscal Year 2018 Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds
Sept. 2017 - Due to the historic rainfall and flooding events occurring from Hurricane Harvey, the Texas Water Development Board is granting a three-week extension for the first-round deadline of State Fiscal Year 2018 Clean and Drinking Water State Revolving Funds applications.
Free Workshops on the Revised Total Coliform Rule
June 2017 – The TCEQ is offering FREE workshops designed to assist Public Water Systems and Water Operators understand and comply with the Revised Total Coliform Rule (RTCR).
EPA’s New NPDES Electronic Reporting Rule Now Final
November 2015 - On Sept. 24, 2015, the EPA signed the final rule which requires NPDES regulated entities to electronically submit specific permit and compliance monitoring information instead of filing paper reports.
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