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Recent Texas Rules Updates

Beveridge & Diamond, P.C. - Texas Environmental Update, April 2007

This section highlights recent significant TCEQ rule activities and includes proposals and adoptions organized by media.  Additional information on TCEQ rule developments is available on the TCEQ website.1 Because the dates anticipated for Commission consideration, public comment, and Texas Register filing may change from time to time, interested persons are encouraged to confirm these dates.

 Air Rules

Pending Adoption

Extension of Alternative Emissions Reduction Plan Deadline

The proposed change to 30 TAC ยง114.318 extends the expiration date of all alternative emissions reduction plans approved by the Executive Director prior to December 16, 2005 by one year to December 31, 2007.

Water Rules

Pending Proposal

  • Scheduled for Commission consideration:  May 9, 2007

Repeal of Certain Subchapters of 30 TAC Chapter 321

This rulemaking would repeal Subchapters G, H, J, K, M, and O of 30 TAC Chapter 321 (Control of Certain Activities by Rule) which have been replaced by general permits.

There are no new significant waste rules or general applicability rules to report since the March 2007 issue of Texas Environmental Update.

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1  http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/rules/whatsnew.html