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6/17/2024

Texas Environmental Enforcement Roundup

This Roundup highlights alleged hazardous and industrial waste violations that recently led to costly penalties or liability for generator sites in Texas.

11/5/2021

Texas Increases IHW Generator Fees for First Time Since 1994

The State of Texas adopted a new rule on November 3 to increase Industrial Hazardous Waste (IHW) Management fees. The rule will increase fees gradually.

9/7/2021

Chemical Blending Facility Pays $30K for Haz Waste Violations

An oilfield chemical blending facility in Sonora, TX faces a $31,404 penalty for alleged industrial and hazardous waste violations after inspectors discovered oily discharge on the ground near a chemical storage area.

8/6/2021

Texas Metal Fabricator Cited for Hazardous & Industrial Waste Violations

TCEQ recently issued a $11,812 civil penalty to a metal fabricator in Godley, TX for alleged violations of State hazardous and industrial waste regulations.

7/7/2021

How Texas Rewards Environmental Innovation

If your facility is subject to environmental regulations in Texas, you can propose an alternative method or standard to limit pollution in lieu of following the standard regulations under TCEQ's provisions for Innovative Programs.

6/7/2021

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 6/7

In this week's Roundup, a West Virginia metal manufacturing facility agreed to pay $82K after alleged violations related to fugitive particulate matter emissions standards. Plus, TCEQ finds an oil and gas equipment fabricator improperly managed industrial waste at their Texas facility.

4/1/2021

Houston RCRA Hazardous and Industrial Waste Training: August 18–20

Join Lion instructors in Houston for reliable, up to date training on the latest hazardous and industrial waste rules you must know to keep your facility in compliance.

10/15/2020

TCEQ Plans to Increase Environmental Penalties for 2021

TCEQ announced proposed significant increases to its penalty policy for environmental and hazardous waste violations in Texas. The TCEQ Penalty Policy provides a framework for the Agency to calculate fines and penalties for entities that violate State environmental and/or hazardous waste regulations.

8/17/2020

EPA Enforcement Roundup: Week of 8/17

In this week's Roundup, a Texas excavator will pay nearly $50K to resolve alleged TCEQ and RCRA violations. Plus, a New England scrap metal processor has been cited for nearly $900K after allegedly emitting VOCs without a permit.

1/29/2020

Lion Announces Tradeshow Schedule for Spring 2020

We are packing our bags and getting ready for a jam-packed spring at the nation's biggest EHS events in 2020. Join us in person or follow us on social media for live updates!

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