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Agenda Date: Wednesday, September 22, 2021
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2021-022-321-OW
Agenda for Proposal* Repeal of Chapter 321, Subchapters E, F, and L, and Chapter 351, Subchapter D
Repeal of Chapter 321, Subchapters E, F, and L and Chapter 351, Subchapter D which were determined to be obsolete in the 2019 Quad Rules Review.
Project Manager: Laurie Fleet
2021-020-305-OW
Agenda for Proposal* Consolidation of TPDES Program Regulations
Consolidation of TPDES Program Regulations, specifically Chapters 308, 314, and 315 would be moved to Chapter 305 Subchapter P, all of which contain adoption by reference of federal TPDES regulations. Additionally, Chapter 308 Subchapters C and J would be repealed in response to Quad Rule Review.
Project Manager: Laurie Fleet
Agenda Date: Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2020-045-OTH-NR
Non-Rule Project Adoption Agenda Renewal with Amendment of General Permit No. TXG110000
This is a renewal with amendments of a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) general permit authorizing discharges of facility wastewater and stormwater associated with industrial activities into or adjacent to water in the state from ready-mixed concrete plants, concrete products plants, and their associated facilities (Standard Industrial Classification (SIC) 3271, 3272, and 3273). The renewal with amendments will replace the current permit when it expires on November 7, 2021.
Project Manager: Laurie Fleet
2020-043-OTH-NR
Non-Rule Project Adoption Agenda Renewal with Amendment of General Permit No. TXG870000
This is a renewal with amendment of a Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) general permit authorizing the application of pesticides into or over, including near waters of the United States (U.S.) for the control of mosquito and other insect pests, vegetation and algae pests, animal pests, area-wide pests, and forest canopy pests.
Project Manager: Laurie Fleet
Agenda Date: Wednesday, November 03, 2021
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2020-010-335-WS
Agenda for Adoption* IHW Generator and Management Fees Increase
The rulemaking would establish increases to the Industrial Hazardous Waste (IHW) generator fee schedule and the IHW management fee schedule.
Project Manager: Matthew Heathman
Agenda Date: Wednesday, November 17, 2021
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2021-029-114-AI
Agenda for Proposal* SB 604: Chapter 114 I/M Updates
SB 604, 86th Texas Legislature, requires revisions to Title 30 TAC Chapter 114 to comply with Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 504. This rule project, if adopted, will be submitted to the EPA to revise the SIP.
Project Manager: Nicholas Landuyt
2021-026-336-WS
Agenda for Proposal* NRC Compatibility
This rulemaking would modify the rules regarding physical protection of Category 1 and Category 2 quantities of radioactive materials in §336.357 to add "list of individuals that have been approved for unescorted access" to the list of information for which access must be controlled and to modify contact information (mail addresses, phone numbers, internet address, and department names) of the NRC.
Project Manager: Hans Weger
2020-048-311-OW
Agenda for Adoption* Sand Mining BMPs in the San Jacinto River Watershed
This rulemaking would establish new Subchapter J in 30 TAC Chapter 311, which would require sand mines located in the San Jacinto River Watershed to implement best management practices to protect water quality.
Project Manager: Macayla Coleman
Agenda Date: Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2021-019-OTH-NR
Non-Rule Project Adoption Agenda Tax Relief Advisory Committee Appointments
This item seeks the consideration and appointment to fill seven open positions on the Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property Advisory Committee.
Project Manager: Elizabeth Sartain
2021-006-332-WS
Agenda for Adoption* Clarifying Composting Notice Process and Obsolete Terms
This rulemaking would revise 30 TAC Chapter 332 to clarify existing notice language found in §332.22(b) and update certain terms, definitions, and other current industry practices within Chapter 332 rules.
Project Manager: Adam Schnuriger
2021-004-MIS-NR
Non-Rule Project Adoption Agenda Texas Nonpoint Source Management Program Update
Texas Nonpoint Source (NPS) Management Program Update is required to be submitted through the Governor's Office to EPA for continued eligibility for Section 319 NPS Grant funds under the federal Clean Water Act.
Project Manager: Heather Robinson
2020-049-060-CE
Agenda for Proposal* Compliance History Rules Update
This rulemaking would revise Chapter 60, Compliance History, by adding new §60.4. This new section would establish a provision allowing the Executive Director to reclassify a site’s compliance history classification.
Project Manager: Melissa Cordell
Agenda Date: Wednesday, January 12, 2022
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2021-032-114-AI
Agenda for Proposal* HB 4472: TERP Amendments
This rulemaking would implement House Bill 4472, 87th Texas Legislature, 2021, which requires the commission to amend 30 Texas Administrative Code §114.622(b), to set the minimum percentage of annual hours of operation required for TERP-funded marine vessels or engines at 55%.
Project Manager: Amancio Gutierrez
2019-086-335-WS
Agenda for Adoption* Phase II: RCRA Authorization for Parts of Federal Rule Clusters XXIV, XXV, XXVI, XXVII, and XXVIII
This rulemaking will adopt federal rule changes into state regulations, and address inconsistencies in state regulations.
Project Manager: Jarita Sepulvado
Agenda Date: Wednesday, February 09, 2022
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2021-013-OTH-NR
Non-Rule Project Adoption Agenda Agreed Order with Luminant Generation Company, LLC, Martin Lake Steam Electric Station
This agreed order supports the attainment demonstration SIP revision to fulfill Texas’ outstanding FCAA SIP planning requirements for the Rusk-Panola nonattainment area for the 2010 SO2 NAAQS.
Project Manager: Terry Salem
2020-057-SIP-NR
Non-Rule Project Adoption Agenda Rusk-Panola 2010 SO2 NAAQS Attainment Demonstration SIP Revision
This attainment demonstration SIP revision would fulfill Texas’ outstanding FCAA SIP planning requirements for the Rusk-Panola nonattainment area for the 2010 SO2 NAAQS.
Project Manager: Mary Ann Cook
Agenda Date: Wednesday, February 23, 2022
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2021-027-299-CE
Agenda for Proposal* SB 600: Dam Safety Updates

Project Manager: Warren Samuelson
2021-007-SIP-NR
Non-Rule Project Adoption Agenda Redesignation Request and Maintenance Plan for the Freestone-Anderson and Titus SO2 NAAQS Nonattainment Areas
The SIP revision contains the state’s request for redesignation of the Freestone-Anderson and Titus areas to attainment for the 2010 SO2 standard along with identification of elements supporting an FCAA Section 175A maintenance plan for each area and a demonstration of continued maintenance of the standard for at least 10 years after redesignation to attainment.
Project Manager: Mary Ann Cook
2020-014-307-OW
Agenda for Proposal* Triennial Revision of Texas Surface Water Quality Standards
This rulemaking will satisfy federal requirements for triennial review of the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards, 30 TAC Chapter 307.
Project Manager: Debra Miller
Agenda Date: Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2021-029-114-AI
Agenda for Adoption* SB 604: Chapter 114 I/M Updates
SB 604, 86th Texas Legislature, requires revisions to Title 30 TAC Chapter 114 to comply with Texas Transportation Code, Chapter 504. This rule project, if adopted, will be submitted to the EPA to revise the SIP.
Project Manager: Nicholas Landuyt
2021-022-321-OW
Agenda for Adoption* Repeal of Chapter 321, Subchapters E, F, and L, and Chapter 351, Subchapter D
Repeal of Chapter 321, Subchapters E, F, and L and Chapter 351, Subchapter D which were determined to be obsolete in the 2019 Quad Rules Review.
Project Manager: Laurie Fleet
2021-020-305-OW
Agenda for Adoption* Consolidation of TPDES Program Regulations
Consolidation of TPDES Program Regulations, specifically Chapters 308, 314, and 315 would be moved to Chapter 305 Subchapter P, all of which contain adoption by reference of federal TPDES regulations. Additionally, Chapter 308 Subchapters C and J would be repealed in response to Quad Rule Review.
Project Manager: Laurie Fleet
Agenda Date: Wednesday, April 13, 2022
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2021-012-SIP-NR
Non-Rule Project Proposal Agenda Navarro County 2010 SO2 NAAQS AD SIP Revision
The SIP revision would fulfill Texas’ Federal Clean Air Act SIP planning requirements for the Navarro County nonattainment area to demonstrate attainment of the 2010 SO2 NAAQS by April 30, 2026.
Project Manager: Mary Ann Cook
2021-011-SIP-NR
Non-Rule Project Proposal Agenda Hutchinson County 2010 SO2 NAAQS AD SIP Revision
The SIP revision would fulfill Texas’ Federal Clean Air Act SIP planning requirements for the Hutchinson County nonattainment area to demonstrate attainment of the 2010 SO2 NAAQS by April 30, 2026.
Project Manager: Mary Ann Cook
2021-010-SIP-NR
Non-Rule Project Proposal Agenda Howard County 2010 SO2 NAAQS AD SIP Revision
The SIP revision would fulfill Texas’ Federal Clean Air Act SIP planning requirements for the Howard County nonattainment area to demonstrate attainment of the 2010 SO2 NAAQS by April 30, 2026.
Project Manager: Mary Ann Cook
Agenda Date: Wednesday, April 27, 2022
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2021-026-336-WS
Agenda for Adoption* NRC Compatibility
This rulemaking would modify the rules regarding physical protection of Category 1 and Category 2 quantities of radioactive materials in §336.357 to add "list of individuals that have been approved for unescorted access" to the list of information for which access must be controlled and to modify contact information (mail addresses, phone numbers, internet address, and department names) of the NRC.
Project Manager: Hans Weger
Agenda Date: Wednesday, June 01, 2022
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2021-032-114-AI
Agenda for Adoption* HB 4472: TERP Amendments
This rulemaking would implement House Bill 4472, 87th Texas Legislature, 2021, which requires the commission to amend 30 Texas Administrative Code §114.622(b), to set the minimum percentage of annual hours of operation required for TERP-funded marine vessels or engines at 55%.
Project Manager: Amancio Gutierrez
2020-049-060-CE
Agenda for Adoption* Compliance History Rules Update
This rulemaking would revise Chapter 60, Compliance History, by adding new §60.4. This new section would establish a provision allowing the Executive Director to reclassify a site’s compliance history classification.
Project Manager: Melissa Cordell
Agenda Date: Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2021-027-299-CE
Agenda for Adoption* SB 600: Dam Safety Updates

Project Manager: Warren Samuelson
Agenda Date: Wednesday, August 24, 2022
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2020-014-307-OW
Agenda for Adoption* Triennial Revision of Texas Surface Water Quality Standards
This rulemaking will satisfy federal requirements for triennial review of the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards, 30 TAC Chapter 307.
Project Manager: Debra Miller
Agenda Date: Wednesday, October 05, 2022
Number Approval Method Short Title/Description
2021-012-SIP-NR
Non-Rule Project Adoption Agenda Navarro County 2010 SO2 NAAQS AD SIP Revision
The SIP revision would fulfill Texas’ Federal Clean Air Act SIP planning requirements for the Navarro County nonattainment area to demonstrate attainment of the 2010 SO2 NAAQS by April 30, 2026.
Project Manager: Mary Ann Cook
2021-011-SIP-NR
Non-Rule Project Adoption Agenda Hutchinson County 2010 SO2 NAAQS AD SIP Revision
The SIP revision would fulfill Texas’ Federal Clean Air Act SIP planning requirements for the Hutchinson County nonattainment area to demonstrate attainment of the 2010 SO2 NAAQS by April 30, 2026.
Project Manager: Mary Ann Cook
2021-010-SIP-NR
Non-Rule Project Adoption Agenda Howard County 2010 SO2 NAAQS AD SIP Revision
The SIP revision would fulfill Texas’ Federal Clean Air Act SIP planning requirements for the Howard County nonattainment area to demonstrate attainment of the 2010 SO2 NAAQS by April 30, 2026.
Project Manager: Mary Ann Cook

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