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.
Oil and Gas Discharge Delegation Stakeholder Meeting
August 2019 – You are invited to a stakeholder meeting to discuss TCEQ’s activities and schedule for implementing House Bill 2771 (86th Legislature, 2019).
TCEQ to Host 2019 Autumn Environmental Conference & Expo
Aug. 2019 – TCEQ to Host Second Autumn Environmental Conference & Expo
TCEQ Adopts Renewal of the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation General Permit (TXG920000)
July 2019 - On June 26, 2019, TCEQ Commissioners renewed the Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) General Permit, which authorizes the discharge of manure, sludge, and wastewater from a CAFO into or adjacent to water in the state; only during chronic rainfall or catastrophic conditions.
Stormwater Small (Phase II) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit (TXR040000) Renewal Period Ending
July 2019 – TCEQ Commissioners renewed the general permit to authorize stormwater discharges from small MS4s in the state on January 24, 2019. Permittees with current (active) authorizations have until July 23, 2019, to renew their existing authorization. Permittees will need to submit a renewal Notice of Intent (NOI) and an updated Stormwater Management Program or, if applicable, a waiver. The NOI application fee is $400.00.
Beneficial Reuse of Treated Wastewater: Rulemaking Comment Period and Public Meeting
June 2019 - TCEQ seeks public comments on the proposed amended rules for the beneficial reuse of treated wastewater.
EPA Region 6 Stormwater Conference: Save the Date and Call for Presentations
May 2019 – EPA Region 6, along with the states within Region 6, will host the 21st Annual Stormwater Conference from July 28, 2019 through August 1, 2019 in Denton, Texas.
Last Chance for Early Pricing at 2019 ETFC
April 2019 - Early Registration for the 2019 Environmental Trade Fair & Conference ends Friday, April 5.
Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) TXR050000, NetDMR Electronic Reporting Temporary Waiver Issued
March 2019 – If you currently have an active stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) TXR050000 authorization, please be aware that although the MSGP states that effective Dec. 21, 2016, all discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) must be submitted electronically using the online NetDMR reporting system, this option is not available at this time.
Stormwater Small (Phase II) Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) General Permit (TXR040000) Renewed
March 2019 – On Jan. 24, 2019, TCEQ Commissioners renewed the general permit to authorize stormwater discharges from small MS4s in the state.
Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation General Permit TXG920000 Renewal Comment Period and Public Meeting
Feb. 2019 - The Concentrated Animal Feeding Operation (CAFO) General Permit No. TXG920000 is scheduled for renewal in July 2019.
The EPA has Signed the Final Rule for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals
Jan. 2019 - On Dec. 11, 2018, the EPA Acting Administrator signed the final rule for “Management Standards for Hazardous Waste Pharmaceuticals and Amendment to the P075 Listing for Nicotine.”
Regional financial assistance workshop to be held in Edinburg
Nov. 2018 - The Texas Water Development Board (TWDB) will hold a financial assistance workshop in Edinburg, Texas, on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit Sampling Results to be Submitted Electronically
Nov. 2018 - Multi-Sector General Permits (MSGPs), commonly referred to as Industrial Stormwater Permits, must now submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) electronically using the NetDMR system.
UST Operator Training courses now available on TCEQ Website
Oct. 2018 - New Class A and Class B operator training providers are now available
New Municipal Solid Waste Application Checklist
Aug. 2018 - A new electronic checklist is available to assist customers with completing MSW applications.
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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