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.
Online Reporting for Multi-Sector General Permit Facilities: Free Webinar on Using NetDMR
September 2022 – Facilities with a stormwater authorization under the Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) must submit Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs) electronically in NetDMR. TCEQ is hosting a free webinar in October on how to use NetDMR to meet monitoring and reporting requirements.
EPA’s Free Technical Assistance Webinar: Water Infrastructure Planning
September 2022 - The EPA is conducting a free webinar for owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) on Sept. 21 from noon to 1:30 p.m. CDT.
TCEQ Seeks Stakeholder Input on the Renewal of the General Permit for Phase II Municipal Separate Storm Sewer Systems (MS4s)
September 2022 - TCEQ is holding a stakeholder meeting in-person and via webcast September 27, 2022, to discuss the upcoming 2024 renewal. This 5-year general permit – TXR040000 – authorizes the discharge of stormwater from small MS4s and expires on January 24, 2024.
TCEQ hosts the Advanced Air Permitting Seminar
August 2022 - Please join us at the Advanced Air Permitting Seminar on Tuesday, October 18, 2022!
TCEQ Occupational Licensing Exams are Going Paperless!
July 2022 - TCEQ’s Occupational Licensing section has been revising and converting licensing exams from paper to computer-based testing (CBT).
EPA’s Free Technical Assistance Webinars
July 2022 - EPA is conducting free webinars for owners and operators of publicly owned treatment works (POTWs) on July 14 and Aug. 31, from noon to 1:30 p.m.
Free Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Compliance Webinars
July 2022 - TCEQ is hosting FREE webinars for underground storage tank (UST) owners and operators to explain UST reporting and record-keeping requirements.
Funding is Available for the Alternative Fueling Facilities Program (AFFP)
June 2022 – TCEQ is currently accepting grant applications to fund construction of fueling facilities that provide natural gas, electric charging, and other alternative fuels.
Now Available: Template for the Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan under the Multi-Sector General Permit
June 2022 - TCEQ has published the revised SWP3 template for the 2021 MSGP (TXR050000).
TCEQ Public Drinking Water Conference 2022
May 2022 – Join us in person or online for our FREE Public Drinking Water Conference in Austin on August 9 and 10, 2022.
Industrial and Hazardous Waste Fees Stakeholder Meeting
May 2022 - TCEQ is hosting a stakeholder meeting on industrial and hazardous waste (IHW) fees on May 12, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. (CDT). You are invited to share your comments about the fees.
Webinars for Water and Wastewater Utility Operators and Leaders
April 2022 - The EPA is hosting free webinars for water and wastewater utility operators and leaders serving tribes and small communities on April 20, April 27, and May 4 from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. CDT.
Temporary NetDMR Electronic Reporting Waiver for Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) Facilities
March 2022 - TCEQ issued a temporary waiver from submitting discharge monitoring reports (DMRs) electronically for the MSGP (TXR050000). The waiver expires April 1, 2022. Please submit paper DMRs for the sampling results due March 31, 2022.