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In 2017, the TCEQ had around 500 people assisting in the response to Hurricane Harvey. [5] During and long after the event, the agency kept the public informed by posting air-monitoring data in near real time, status of public water systems, and other information on its Hurricane Harvey webpage. [6]
This is a list of Superfund sites in Texas designated under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) environmental law. The CERCLA federal law of 1980 authorized the United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to create a list of polluted locations requiring a long-term response to clean up hazardous material contaminations. [1]
Alternatively, diesel fuel that complies with the specifications of a California Air Resources Board (CARB) certified alternative diesel formulation that was approved by CARB before January 18, 2005, may be used, as can fuel approved by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) that is proven to have emissions equivalent to or less ...
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In response, the TCEQ installed filtration systems on water-well sites that showed contamination of chromium. [78] As of 2016, TCEQ had sampled water from 235 wells and has installed over 45 anion-exchange filtration systems from this site [78] determined to be centered at 2601 West County Road 112, Midland, Texas. [79]
Texas Map. Texas Environmental Justice Advocacy Services (TEJAS) is a non-profit organization based in eastern Houston.It was established in 1995, and is dedicated to protecting the environment through policy, community awareness, legal proceedings, and education.
To increase the volume of creosote available for wood treatment, Southern Pacific used creosote extenders in the site's treatment process. [18] Concerns arose when it was revealed [17] that some of these extenders were sourced from what are now Houston-area Superfund sites––including Brio Refining, Dixie Oil Processors, and Motco––bringing the extender's safety and toxicity into ...
It is intended as a site to house private and commercial aircraft and supporting services for both kinds. The Central Texas Airport has faced opposition since it was first proposed and has yet to be approved for development. In November 2020, the CTA tried but failed to convince TCEQ to shut down a mulch and compost facility on 969.