SEP Options for Respondents

A respondent is an organization under enforcement by the TCEQ and may perform a SEP to offset a portion of the assessed administrative penalty.

A non-profit organization or government may offset 100% of the penalty and a for-profit organization may offset 50% of the penalty.

Contribution SEP

The respondent contributes a specific portion of the penalty to a pre-approved SEP performed by a 3^rd Party in their community rather than to the Texas General Revenue Fund.

Search available 3^rd Party pre-approved SEPs
Statewide 3^rd Party pre-approved SEPs
For consideration, complete and submit the Contribution SEP Application:
- Contribution SEP Application

Custom SEP

The respondent designs, proposes, and implements a project that has a significant, enduring, and quantifiable environmental benefit. A custom SEP cannot be used to address the respondent’s violations.

Review the Custom SEP Process
For consideration, complete and submit the Custom SEP Application:
- Custom SEP Application

Compliance SEP

An eligible local government may correct the violations alleged in the enforcement action or remediate environmental harm caused by the alleged violations. For eligibility, see the SEP Statute

Review the Compliance SEP Process
For consideration, complete and submit the Compliance SEP Application:
- Compliance SEP Application

Additional Forms

Respondent Extension Request Form