| Project Number |
Short Title/Description |
Effective Date: |
| 2021-009 -RES-NR
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Consideration of a Resolution Appointing Members to and Renewing the Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council
TCEQ consideration of appointment of individuals to fill eight vacant positions on the Municipal Solid Waste Management and Resource Recovery Advisory Council.
Project Manager:
Anju Sharma-Chalise
|
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 |
| 2021-016 -OTH-NR
|
Concrete Batch Plant Standard Permit
Update the standard permit to add a previously represented exemption from emissions limits in 30 TAC §106.261 and §106.262 that was not properly adopted during the 2012 amendment.
Project Manager:
David Munzenmaier
|
Wednesday, September 22, 2021 |
| 2020-018 -039-LS
|
Amend Public Notice & Participation Requirements
This rulemaking would adopt to extend alternative language public notice and participation requirements for public meetings.
Project Manager:
Amy Browning
|
Thursday, September 16, 2021 |
| 2021-024 -MIS-NR
|
Licensee Financial Assurance Mechanisms and Cost Estimates
In compliance with 30 Texas Administrative Code §§336.736(c), 336.737(c), 336.738(b) and 336.1235(c), the licensee, Waste Control Specialists LLC's financial assurance mechanisms and cost estimates are reviewed annually to assure that sufficient funds are available for institutional control, any corrective action and completion of the closure plan, assuming that the work has to be performed by an independent contractor.
Project Manager:
Vaishali Tendolkar
|
Wednesday, August 25, 2021 |
| 2020-050 -TML-NR
|
Two TMDLs for Indicator Bacteria in the Caney Creek Watershed
Two Total Maximum Daily Loads corresponding to 2 Segments (Caney Creek Tidal 1304 and Linnville Bayou 1304A), Brazos-Colorado Basin, and 2 Assessment Units (1304_01 and 1304A_01) for indicator bacteria in the Brazoria, Matagorda, and Wharton Counties.
Project Manager:
Jason Leifester
|
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 |
| 2020-054 -TML-NR
|
One TMDL for Indicator Bacteria in the Hillebrandt Bayou
One TMDL corresponding to 1 Segment (Hillebrandt Bayou 0704), Neches-Trinity Coastal Basin, and 1 Assessment Unit (0704_02) for indicator bacteria in Jefferson County.
Project Manager:
Tim Cawthon
|
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 |
| 2020-051 -TML-NR
|
I-Plan for One TMDL for Indicator Bacteria in the Arenosa Creek
I-Plan for One TMDL corresponding to 1 Segment (Arenosa Creek 2453C), Bays and Estuaries Basin, and 1 Assessment Unit (2453C_01) for indicator bacteria in the Jackson, Lavaca, and Victoria Counties.
Project Manager:
Nicole Reed
|
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 |
| 2020-052 -TML-NR
|
One TMDL for Indicator Bacteria in the Arenosa Creek
One TMDL corresponding to 1 Segment (Arenosa Creek 2453C), Bays and Estuaries Basin, and 1 Assessment Unit (2453C_01) for indicator bacteria in the Jackson, Lavaca, and Victoria Counties.
Project Manager:
Nicole Reed
|
Wednesday, August 11, 2021 |
| 2020-035 -TML-NR
|
Two TMDLs for Indicator Bacteria in Corpus Christi Bay
Consideration for approval to publish and solicit public comment on Two Draft Total Maximum Daily Loads for Indicator Bacteria in Corpus Christi Bay Beaches, Cole Park and Ropes Park.
Project Manager:
Jazmyn Milford
|
Wednesday, July 28, 2021 |
| 2020-038 -115-AI
|
Chapter 115 VOC RACT Rules for Oil and Natural Gas CTG
This rulemaking would implement necessary RACT requirements based on EPA's 2016 oil and gas control techniques guidelines.
Project Manager:
Edgar Lewis
|
Thursday, July 22, 2021 |
| 2020-002 -OTH-NR
|
Renewal of the Multi-Sector General Permit TXR050000
This renewal of General Permit No. TXR050000 will replace the current permit when it expires on August 14, 2021.
Project Manager:
Hanne Nielsen
|
Wednesday, July 14, 2021 |
| 2020-001 -116-AI
|
New Source Review (NSR) Repeal of Obsolete Rules and Project Emissions Accounting (PEA)
Post-QRR review, this rulemaking would repeal outdated sections, and additional rules as necessary, to remove or update cross-references to the rules which are being repealed. Additionally, this rulemaking would amend rules relating to nonattainment new source review and prevention of significant deterioration permitting consistent with EPA guidance issued on March 13, 2018 and EPA's subsequent 2019 proposed rulemaking on August 9, 2019.
Project Manager:
Michael Wilhoit
|
Thursday, July 01, 2021 |
| 2020-030 -OTH-NR
|
Air Quality Standard Permit for Marine Loading and Unloading Facilities
The Air Permits Division is initiating the development and issuance of a non-rule standard permit for marine vessel loading and unloading facilities under Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC) Chapter 116, Subchapter F. The proposed non-rule standard permit would authorize construction and operation of facilities associated with marine vessel loading and unloading, including support facilities and maintenance, startup, and shutdown (MSS) emissions.
Project Manager:
Melanie Nelon
|
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 |
| 2019-112 -SIP-NR
|
2021 Regional Haze SIP Revision
SIP revision to demonstrate Texas' progress towards achieving visibility improvement goals.
Project Manager:
Margaret Earnest
|
Wednesday, June 30, 2021 |
| 2021-017 -PET-NR
|
Chambers Co. MUD #3 Petition to Amend 30 TAC Chapter 293
The Chambers County Municipal Utility District No. 3 petitions the commission to amend 30 TAC §293.59(k)(3)(A), (4)(A), and (11)(C)(i) by modifying the maximum allowable combined projected tax rate and combined no-growth rate for the first and subsequent bond issues by a water district subject to the jurisdiction of the commission that is located in Chambers County, Texas.
Project Manager:
Christopher Ulmann
|
Wednesday, June 09, 2021 |
| 2021-015 -PET-NR
|
B & J Wakefield Services, Inc. Petition to Amend OSSF Reporting Rules
The petitioner requested that the commission initiate rulemaking to amend 30 TAC Chapter 285 reporting rules to reduce the need for unnecessary recordkeeping by the Authorized Agenda and to allow direct bury wiring to be used.
Project Manager:
Shannon Frazier
|
Wednesday, May 19, 2021 |
| 2020-055 -OTH-NR
|
Tax Relief Advisory Committee Appointment
This item seeks the consideration and appointment to fill an open position for an appraisal district representative on the Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property Advisory Committee.
Project Manager:
Elizabeth Sartain
|
Wednesday, April 14, 2021 |
| 2020-041 -328-AD
|
Governmental Entity Recycling Rules Update
The rulemaking restructures §328.203 and §328.204 of 30 TAC Chapter 328, Waste Minimization and Recycling, to provide additional clarity.
Project Manager:
Calen Roome
|
Thursday, April 01, 2021 |
| 2021-002 -RES-NR
|
Appointments to Serve on the Irrigator Advisory Council
Commission consideration to replace three members of the Irrigator Advisory Council who resigned or whose terms have expired.
Project Manager:
Shannon Frazier
|
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
| 2020-020 -OTH-NR
|
Renewal with Amendment of the Aquaculture General Permit No. TXG130000
Renewal with amendment of the Aquaculture General Permit No. TXG130000, which authorizes discharges into or adjacent to water in the state by aquaculture facilities and other activities related to aquaculture.
Project Manager:
Laurie Fleet
|
Wednesday, March 31, 2021 |
| 2020-011 -291-OW
|
HB 3542 and SB 700: Regulation of Utilities
This rulemaking implements HB 3542 and SB 700, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, to amend sections to reflect changes to Texas Water Code, Chapters 5 and 13. The rulemaking amended TCEQ rules relating to the economic regulation of water and sewer utilities as directed by the legislature.
Project Manager:
Brian Dickey
|
Thursday, March 18, 2021 |
| 2020-056 -RES-NR
|
Galveston Bay Council Nominations
Consideration of a resolution to fill membership positions on the Galveston Bay Council.
Project Manager:
Lisa Marshall
|
Wednesday, February 10, 2021 |
| 2020-031 -018-AI
|
SB 2: Title Change, Heat Recovery Steam Generator Table Updates, and Tier I Table Updates
The proposed rulemaking would implement SB 2, Section 44, 86th Texas Legislature, by revising the title of 30 TAC Chapter 18. Additionally, the rulemaking would amend 30 TAC Chapter 17 to address advice and recommendations after reviewing Tier I Table and Expedited Review List; add pollution control property recommended by the committee to the Tier I Table and include any changes needed that are associated with addressing HRSGs or additional Tier I Table additions; and modify the Tier I Table to ensure consistency.
Project Manager:
Elizabeth Sartain
|
Thursday, January 07, 2021 |
| 2016-022 -331-WS
|
Permit Streamlining Pre-Injection Units
This rulemaking would amend Chapter 331 to revise the regulations for PIUs associated with non hazardous noncommercial Class I injection wells to be consistent with the regulations of the TCEQ's solid waste management program. This rulemaking would also amend rules in Chapters 39, 50, and 55 to align with the changes in Chapter 331.
Project Manager:
Tamara Young
|
Thursday, January 07, 2021 |
| 2021-003 -PET-NR
|
TOWA Petition to Amend Chapters 30 and 285
The petitioner requested that the commission initiate rulemaking to amend 30 TAC Chapters 30 and Chapter 285 to better protect public health and the environment by amending existing rules to create more consistency with industry terminology and standards. This includes adding language to more easily identify Responsible Parties, by including definitions of TCEQ licensed individuals, the creation of a new licensing/registration program for sludge pumpers by the commission, and general language updates for consistency.
Project Manager:
Shannon Frazier
|
Wednesday, December 16, 2020 |
| 2018-024 -030-WS
|
HB 1508 (85th Lege); and HB 1342, SB 37, and SB 1217 (86th Lege): Clarifying Administrative Amendments
This rulemaking would amend 30 TAC Chapter 30 for consistency with Texas Occupations Code, Chapters 53, 55, and 56 and Texas Education Code, Chapter 57.
Project Manager:
Rebecca Moore
|
Wednesday, December 09, 2020 |
| 2020-015 -325-CE
|
Rule Revisions for the Tier II Chemical Reporting Program
This rulemaking repeals existing rules to remove obsolete references, provide consistency with federal rules, provide clarity to definitions, and add requirements stemming from the new online reporting system. This rulemaking also includes changes to reduce the number of consolidated filings of multiple Tier II reports.
Project Manager:
Melinda Johnston
|
Thursday, November 26, 2020 |
| 2019-124 -111-CE
|
HB 2386: Amendment to Outdoor Burning Rules
This rulemaking implements HB 2386, 85th Texas Legislature, 2017, by incorporating necessary revisions to 30 TAC Chapter 111. Specifically, 30 TAC §111.209 is amended to allow volunteer firefighters to provide supervision of outdoor burning in counties with a population of less than 50,000 in areas outside of a municipality.
Project Manager:
Keith Sheedy
|
Thursday, November 12, 2020 |
| 2019-115 -319-OW
|
Amendments Related to the 2017 Federal Method Update Rule
This rulemaking implements amendments related to federal revisions to 40 Code of Federal Regulations Part 136. The rulemaking clarifies the procedures for approval of alternate test procedures (ATPs), removes inconsistencies, and improves readability.
Project Manager:
Sarah Johnson
|
Thursday, November 12, 2020 |
| 2020-006 -305-WS
|
HBs 1331, 1435, and 1953: Fee Increase, Site Assessments, and Exemption of Plastic Pyrolysis
The proposed rulemaking would implement the following bills passed by the 86th Texas Legislature, 2019. Specifically, the proposed rulemaking would implement: HB 1331, by increasing permit application fees; HB 1435, by providing for site assessments for new permits and major permit amendments; and HB 1953, by specifying that plastic pyrolysis is exempt from solid waste.
Project Manager:
Steven Odil
|
Thursday, October 29, 2020 |
| 2019-108 -281-OW
|
Revisions to Expedite Deficiency Notices and Responses
The rulemaking would allow the use of electronic mail for deficiency notices and responses.
Project Manager:
Laurie Fleet
|
Thursday, October 29, 2020 |
| 2020-008 -293-OW
|
SB 1234 (82nd Leg); SB 1987 and SB 2014 (85th Leg); and HB 304, HB 440, HB 2590, HB 2914, SB 239 and SB 911 (86th Leg): Major and Minor Application Processes, Annual Reporting, and General Provisions for Water Districts
This rulemaking would implement Senate Bill (SB) 2014, 85th Texas Legislature, 2017; and House Bill (HB) 304, HB 440, HB 2590, HB 2914, SB 239, and SB 911, 86th Texas Legislature, 2019, to revise Creation, Bond, Road Powers, and Dissolution rules for Water Districts including their General Provisions and Annual Reporting Requirements.
Project Manager:
Jaime Ealey
|
Thursday, October 29, 2020 |
| 2020-046 -OTH-NR
|
SO2 Agreed Order with Xcel Energy
Agreed Order with Xcel Energy to support attainment and maintenance of the SO2 National Ambient Air Quality Standards.
Project Manager:
Terry Salem
|
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 |
| 2020-019 -OTH-NR
|
Amendment without Renewal of the Hydrostatic Test General Permit No. TXG670000
Amendment of the Hydrostatic Test General Permit No. TXG670000 to expand the applicability of this general permit to allow discharges from oil and gas facilities, in accordance with HB 2771 (86th Leg.).
Project Manager:
Christopher Linendoll
|
Wednesday, October 21, 2020 |
| 2019-110 -OTH-NR
|
New Conventional Water Treatment Plant General Permit TXG640000
New General Permit to authorize the discharge of wastewater from conventional water treatment plants.
Project Manager:
Laurie Fleet
|
Wednesday, October 07, 2020 |
| 2020-040 -SIP-NR
|
Withdrawal of El Paso One-Hour Ozone Redesignation and Maintenance Plan SIP Revision
Withdrawal from EPA consideration of Project No. 2018-029-SIP-NR
Project Manager:
Vanessa De Arman
|
Friday, September 25, 2020 |
| 2020-039 -SIP-NR
|
Withdrawal of BPA One-Hour Ozone Redesignation and Maintenance Plan SIP Revision
Withdrawal from EPA consideration of portion of Project No. 2018-027-SIP-NR related to the 1979 one-hour ozone national ambient air quality standard
Project Manager:
Denine Calvin
|
Friday, September 25, 2020 |
