TCEQ

What is the TCEQ?

The TCEQ stands for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The state's environmental agency is responsible for protecting its air, water, and land resources. The TCEQ's duties include issuing permits, conducting environmental assessments, enforcing environmental laws and regulations, and promoting environmental awareness and education among the public.

Their mission statement:

"The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality strives to protect our state's public health and natural resources consistent with sustainable economic development. Our goal is clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste."

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Questions for the TCEQ regarding Air Quality Permit 175198

  • How often will TCEQ inspect the site, test for emissions and/or request maintenance records?

  • What guarantees do we have that air quality won't suffer once the plant is operational?

  • What penalties are there for violating the air quality standards?  Is there an appeal process for the owner of the violation?

  • Why do workers have OSHA-mandated protection from crystalline silica, but people living 24/7 near concrete crushing facilities have no such protection?

  • What other agencies does TCEQ work with on air quality?

  • Has NTNSM ever been found in violation of air quality standards?  Were they ever fined?

  • What is North Texas Select Natural Materials compliance history?

  • Has TCEQ ever denied an air quality permit for a concrete crushing facility?

  • Has TCEQ visited the proposed site in person?

  • Have you ever denied a permit based on citizen objections?  If so, what were the primary reasons given for the objection?

  • How exactly is the 440-yard measurement requirement determined?

  • What is the location for the material stockpiles, and will they be included in the 440-yard requirement from occupied homes, businesses, schools, or churches? If not, why not?

  • What method of dust suppression will be used if the air permit is approved?

  • When making a decision for a permit, what weight do you give the concerns of the citizens?  What other factors do you consider?

  • When was the last time this distance requirement was evaluated? The TCEQ 20463 checklist's revision date is 02/09.

  • Where are the environmental considerations for the wildlife, honeybee farms, and agricultural animals near the site?

  • Can private citizens submit samples for testing?  If so, what's that process?

  • Does the dust generated from truck and equipment on site factor into testing or enforcement proceedings?

  • What are EPA Test Method 9 and EPA Test Method 22, and who will do the testing?

  • What are the maintenance emissions levels that the plant may not exceed?