The Advocate - Archive
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. This page is a collection of articles that were previously posted in The Advocate.
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Free Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Compliance Webinars
July 2020 - TCEQ is hosting FREE webinars for underground storage tank (UST) owners and operators to explain UST reporting and record-keeping requirements.
Free Compliance Workshops for Transient Noncommunity Public Water Systems
February 2020 - TCEQ is offering a FREE workshop for owners and operators of transient noncommunity (TNC) public water systems (PWS).
Free Webinar: Alkalinity Testing for WWTP Process Control
January 2020 – The EPA is conducting a free webinar on Wednesday, January 29, 2020, from noon to 2:00 PM CST.
Tier II Chemical Reporting for 2019 has Begun!
January 2020 - Tier II annual reports for 2019 are now being accepted.
Free Compliance Workshops for Transient Noncommunity Public Water Systems (PWS)
December 2019 - TCEQ is offering a FREE workshop for owners and operators of transient noncommunity (TNC) public water systems (PWS).
Free Workshops on Developing a Nitrification Action Plan (NAP)
Nov. 2019 - TCEQ is offering FREE workshops for public water systems that use chloramines for disinfection. The goal of this training is to educate PWS operators on the process of chloramination and the collection of data for specific analytes, as well as how to create a compliant NAP.
Administrative Updates to the Sludge Rule: Comment Period and Public Meeting
Oct. 2019 - TCEQ seeks public comments on the proposed amended rules for the use, disposal, and transportation of sludge.
TCEQ Oil and Gas Industry Emission Event Workshop
Oct. 2019 - The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is offering a FREE workshop to the oil and gas industry on how to properly evaluate and report emission events.
Stakeholder Meeting Scheduled for the Renewal of the Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit No. TXR050000
Oct. 2019 – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has begun the renewal process for the Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for industrial facilities, TXR050000, which expires on Aug. 14, 2021.
UST Facility Class A and B Operator Training due January 2020
September 2019 – Certified Class A and B Underground Storage Tank (UST) operators must be retrained by January 1, 2020, by completing an Operator Training Course which was approved by TCEQ after April 1, 2018.
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.
Free Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Workshop – Waco
May 2019 - It’s not too late for owners and operators of Phase II MS4s to register to attend a free workshop! There are still seats available in Waco.
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.
Free Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) Workshops – Houston & Waco
April 2019 – It’s not too late for owners and operators of Phase II MS4s to register to attend a free workshop! TCEQ has added a workshop in Waco and there are still seats available in Houston.
Last Chance for Early Pricing at 2019 ETFC
April 2019 - Early Registration for the 2019 Environmental Trade Fair & Conference ends Friday, April 5.
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
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