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Recap of the meeting

Recap of the Houston meeting with Danny Kingham PG and Jonathan Skaggs PG with GSI

ICE Sponsored Lunch for TCEQ National Intern Day

Social at Oskar Blues Austin Taproom

Houston Social

We appreciate the sponsors and members that attended the social on May 15 at Iron Cactus!

In person or virtual workshop

Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program

Stay informed of the latest technologies in our industry during this Half-day of IN-PERSON training.

Society of American Military Engineers (SAME) will be hosting a Water Workshop

https://www.tceq.texas.gov/assistance/resources/the-advocate-1

Texas businesses and local governments can provide valuable learning experiences to college students through TCEQ’s Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program. This program has placed over 2,500 students in paid, full-time summer internships. Learn how your organization can sponsor a Mickey Leland intern.

MLEIP field work
Invest in the Future

Register for our free webinar. Learn about the TCEQ's Brownfields Program, including what Brownfields are, the economic & community impacts of redevelopment, the overall process and success stories!

PST program staff Lunch & Learn sessions. Discover the new testing requirements, new walkthrough inspection requirements, and UST system common leak points.

SuccessfulUse of Class 1 Hazardous Waste Injection
Wells for Aqueous PFAS Wastes and Wastewaters
The Requirements
• No discharges of PFAS to surface water or groundwater
• Sufficient storage and injection capacity for large projects
• Manage PFAS as if Hazardous Waste to reduce risk of potential future
PFAS regulation (Hazardous Substance, Hazardous Waste)
• Ability to manage all PFAS chemicals
• Increased protection of RCRA Hazardous Waste Permit and an EPA
No Migration Petition
• Technology and facility with a long track record of safe and compliant
management of hazardous wastes

OSHA has issued a notice extending the public comment period on the notice of proposed rulemaking (NPRM) to modify the Hazard Communications Standard by 30 days.
The comment period for the proposed rule, published in the Federal Register on February 16, 2021, has been extended to May 19, 2021. The proposed rulemaking will align HAZCOM with the UN Globally Harmonized System of Classification and Labeling Chemicals (GHS Revision 7). Comments can be submitted through OSHA’s website.

Contact ICE Health & Safety Committee Chair, Tim Day for details.

The Mickey Leland Environmental Internship Program (MLEIP), administered by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), celebrates its 30th anniversary in 2021. This milestone is significant because it signals the placement of almost 2,400 students who have launched their career via MLEIP; many of them are now in leadership and scientific/technical positions across the country. The MLEIP honors the work and legacy of former U.S. Congressman George “Mickey” Leland by providing college students with opportunities to learn from and network with industry leaders.

Summer intern, Juanita Baldwin, TCEQ Outreach Coordinator for the MLEIP will be working with you and/or your HR department. The process is very easy.

Whether your organization has an established internship program or you simply hire one or two college interns in the summer, we can help by forwarding student applications to you at no charge! We’ve done the recruiting for you.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) is considering adopting both potential significant changes to the TCEQ’s Penalty Policy and a potential rulemaking to revise the TCEQ’s compliance history rules.

Monday, Aug. 10, 2020 - Agency fills deputy executive director slots, two deputy director roles.

This guidance is intended for all Americans, whether you own a business, run a school, or want to ensure the cleanliness and safety of your home. Reopening America requires all of us to move forward together by practicing social distancing and other daily habits to reduce our risk of exposure to the virus that causes COVID-19.

May 2020 – Certain regulations from the May 2018 TCEQ Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) rules will go into effect starting January 1, 2021.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s Petroleum Storage Tank rules that became effective in May 2018 have different timelines for compliance. Some of these rules become enforceable after January 1, 2021, so facilities should review these rules and verify compliance before this deadline.

TCEQ has prepared regulatory guidance and is taking steps to minimize the impact of COVID-19 on both our staff and our customers.

Potential Impacts to TCEQ Customer Service
Waste Disposal Guidance
Public Water Systems
Reporting Requirements for Regulated Entities

Women who strive to protect the environment and public health

Women are game changers at TCEQ. As part of Women’s History Month, we highlight some of our female regional directors and one area director. Their stories deepen our understanding of women’s personal challenges and professional achievements through their contributions to TCEQ, their families, and communities. Women’s History Month, observed annually in the U.S. throughout the month of March since 1987, is a celebration of women’s contributions to history, culture, and society.