2015 Emissions Inventory Guidelines (open access)

2015 Emissions Inventory Guidelines

Report on 2015 Emission Inventory Guidelines, including a discussion of the regulations that apply to emission inventories, the emission inventory process, and how to complete an emission inventory.
Date: January 2016
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Air Quality Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Accuracy Testing of Gauges used for Testing Backflow-Prevention Assemblies (open access)

Accuracy Testing of Gauges used for Testing Backflow-Prevention Assemblies

"This publication is for public water system personnel, licensed back-flow prevention-assembly testers, and individuals or companies that test the accuracy of gauges used for testing back-flow-prevention assemblies. It discusses proper methods of testing gauges for accuracy, testing requirements, and responsibilities."
Date: May 2011
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Water Supply Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Affected Property Assessment Requirements under TRRP (open access)

Affected Property Assessment Requirements under TRRP

This document outlines the requirements for defining the three-dimensional extent of the affected property and protective concentration level exceedance zone pursuant to the Texas Risk Reduction Plan (TRRP).
Date: May 2010
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Remediation Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air Emissions Fee (open access)

Air Emissions Fee

Guide to the annually-assessed TCEQ Air Emissions Fee, organized into commonly-asked questions with information for those affected.
Date: September 2003
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Financial Administration Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Air Inspection Fee (open access)

Air Inspection Fee

This document provides answers to frequently-asked questions related to the Air Inspection Fee, including how it is assessed, how to pay it, and concerns about incorrect bills or specific issues.
Date: September 2003
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Financial Administration Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
The Analytical Method Modification Program-How to Apply (open access)

The Analytical Method Modification Program-How to Apply

This document describes how to apply to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's Analytical Method Modification Program, in order to obtain approval to modify analytical reference methods used to generate data for regulatory purposes.
Date: October 2003
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
System: The Portal to Texas History
Application of Remedy Standards A and B (open access)

Application of Remedy Standards A and B

This guidance document provides an overview of Remedy Standards A and B.
Date: October 2008
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Remediation Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Backflow Protection on Water-Based Fire Protection Systems (open access)

Backflow Protection on Water-Based Fire Protection Systems

This publication provides information and guidelines on backflow protection for water-based fire protection systems.
Date: October 2008
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Water Supply Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Basics of Industrial Stormwater Regulations (open access)

Basics of Industrial Stormwater Regulations

This document answers frequently asked questions regarding industrial stormwater regulations- i.e. associated permits, codes, authorizations, etc.
Date: October 2013
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Small Business and Environmental Assistance Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Biodiesel Manufacturing: Rules for Operating in Texas (open access)

Biodiesel Manufacturing: Rules for Operating in Texas

This document explains necessary permits for biodiesel facilities operating in Texas.
Date: February 2013
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Small Business and Environmental Assistance Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Can I Recycle Some of My Industrial or Hazardous Wastes? (open access)

Can I Recycle Some of My Industrial or Hazardous Wastes?

This publication details the definition of industrial and hazardous waste and explains what qualifies as recyclable.
Date: August 2006
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Waste Permits Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Closure of Waste-Management Units Subject to TRRP (open access)

Closure of Waste-Management Units Subject to TRRP

"This document expand upon the discussion of closure in TRRP Applicability and Grandfathering (TCEQ publication no. RG-366/TRRP-2), discussing its administrative and regulatory aspects, with emphasis on the categories of waste-management units that can be subject to the Texas Risk Reduction Program rule, 300 TAC 350, at time of closure. This document does not apply to underground or above-ground storage tanks regulated by 30 TAC 334."
Date: July 2011
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
System: The Portal to Texas History
Closure of Wate-Management Units Subject to TRRP (open access)

Closure of Wate-Management Units Subject to TRRP

"This document expands upon the discussion of closure in TRRP Applicability and Grandfathering (TCEQ publication no. RG-366/TRRP-2), discussing its administrative and regulatory aspects, with emphasis on the categories of waste-management units that can be subject to the Texas Risk Reduction Program rule, 30 TAC 350, at time of closure."
Date: July 2011
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
System: The Portal to Texas History
Common Environmental Requirements for Regulated Oil and Gas Operations (open access)

Common Environmental Requirements for Regulated Oil and Gas Operations

This document discusses some common TCEQ environmental requirements that apply to upstream oil and gas (O&G) operations.
Date: February 2013
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Small Business and Environmental Assistance Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Common Questions on Empty Waste Containers (open access)

Common Questions on Empty Waste Containers

Frequently asked questions regarding empty waste containers- definitions, associated laws, and TCEQ regulations.
Date: August 2010
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Small Business and Environmental Assistance Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Comparison of 30 TAC 335 and 30 TAC 350: Points to Consider in Making the Shift (open access)

Comparison of 30 TAC 335 and 30 TAC 350: Points to Consider in Making the Shift

This guidance document summarizes the primary differences between the Risk Reduction Rule and the Texas Risk Reduction Plan (TRRP) Rule.
Date: October 2008
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Remediation Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Complying with the Pollution Prevention Planning Law (open access)

Complying with the Pollution Prevention Planning Law

A guide to help facilities comply with the Texas pollution prevention planning law established by the Waste Reduction Policy Act (WRPA).
Date: July 2010
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Small Business and Environmental Assistance Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Conditional No-Exposure Exclusion from Stormwater Permit Requirements (open access)

Conditional No-Exposure Exclusion from Stormwater Permit Requirements

"This document is meant to help the operators of industrial facilities that are subject to TPEDS Multi-Sector General Permit (MSGP) for stormwater discharges determine if they can qualify for the conditional no-exposure exclusion."
Date: October 2013
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Small Business and Environmental Assistance Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Conditional No-Exposure Exclusion from Stormwater Permit Requirements: A Guide for Industries Operating Under the TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit TXR050000 (open access)

Conditional No-Exposure Exclusion from Stormwater Permit Requirements: A Guide for Industries Operating Under the TPDES Multi-Sector General Permit TXR050000

This document is meant to help the operators of industrial facilities determine if they can qualify for the conditional no-exposure exclusion.
Date: October 2013
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Small Business and Environmental Assistance Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Consequences of Criminal Convictions for Occupational Licensing (open access)

Consequences of Criminal Convictions for Occupational Licensing

These guidelines outline the possible consequences of having a criminal conviction on your ability to obtain and hold an occupational license.
Date: February 2014
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Permitting and Registration Support Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Directives for Districts to Escrow or to Not Expend Funds (open access)

Directives for Districts to Escrow or to Not Expend Funds

This document discusses when a district will be directed to escrow bond funds versus not to expend the funds.
Date: March 2011
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Water Supply Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Disposal of Special Wastes Associated with the Development of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources (open access)

Disposal of Special Wastes Associated with the Development of Oil, Gas, and Geothermal Resources

Recommendations for the management of special wastes associated with the exploration, development, or production of oil, gas, or geothermal resources that are regulated by the Railroad Commission of Texas and that are being disposed of in landfills permitted by the Municipal Solid Waste Permits Section of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.
Date: September 2006
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Waste Permits Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
District Leasing of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plans (open access)

District Leasing of Water and Wastewater Treatment Plans

This document discusses requirements regarding district leasing of water and wastewater facilities.
Date: April 2011
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Water Supply Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History
Emergency Control of Mosquitoes: Texas Requirements (open access)

Emergency Control of Mosquitoes: Texas Requirements

Document explaining the regulations governing emergency mosquito control in Texas. It includes common questions from local governments about the emergency application of pesticides to control health risks and instructions on how to comply with the Pesticides General Permit TXG870000.
Date: November 2012
Creator: Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Small Business and Environmental Assistance Division.
System: The Portal to Texas History