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.
UST Operator Training courses now available on TCEQ Website
Oct. 2018 - New Class A and Class B operator training providers are now available
Renewal of the Small (Phase II) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit, TXR040000
Aug. 2018 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is in the process of renewing the 2013 Texas Pollution Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) general permit for small MS4s, TXR040000, which expires on December 13, 2018.
Stormwater Construction General Permit (TXR150000) Electronic Filing Required
Sept. 2018 - Effective Sept. 1, 2018, applicants seeking authorization or termination under the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Construction General Permit (TXR150000) must submit the Notice of Intent (NOI) or Notice of Termination (NOT) electronically using the online e-permitting system (STEERS).
TCEQ to Host First Annual Autumn Environmental Conference & Expo
Aug. 2018 - Wastewater/Stormwater Permitting sessions held October 10 – 11, 2018.
TCEQ to Host First Annual Autumn Environmental Conference & Expo
Aug. 2018 - TCEQ to Host First Annual Autumn Environmental Conference & Expo
New Municipal Solid Waste Application Checklist
Aug. 2018 - A new electronic checklist is available to assist customers with completing MSW applications.
Stage II Vapor Recovery Equipment Decommissioning deadline is Aug 31, 2018
Aug. 2018 – All Stage II vapor recovery equipment must be decommissioned at all gasoline dispensing facilities in ozone non-attainment counties no later than Aug. 31, 2018.
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.
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.
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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