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ENVIRONMENTAL TRADE FAIR & CONFERENCE
MAY 14-15 2024 - AUSTIN CONVENTION CENTER

7:30 a.m. Registration Begins & Exhibit Hall Opens | 8:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions Begin | 4:00 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closes

TUESDAY May 14, 2024

All speakers are TCEQ staff unless otherwise indicated.

EDUCATION TRACKS
OFFICE OF AIR: AIR PERMITTING, AIR QUALITY, AIR GRANTS
BALLROOM EF

8:30­9:30 a.m.
Air Permits Division Updates Overview of current APD issues. Samuel Short Level: Basic

10:30­11:30 a.m.
New Source Review (NSR) Permits Step-by-step guide to the NSR case-by-case permitting process. Maryam Rasti Level: Basic

1:00­2:00 p.m.
Recent Air Quality Research in Texas Summary of recent air quality research in Texas. Doug Boyer Level: Intermediate

2:15­3:15 p.m.
How to Apply for Federal Operating Permits (Title V) Overview of the Title V application process including a discussion of STEERS. Rhyan Stone Level: Basic

4:00­5:00 p.m.
Air Grants 101 Discussion of background and goals of TERP and an introduction to TERP grant programs. Bethany Blackstone Level: Basic

COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
ROOM 17AB

A New Revolution for TCEQ Public Data Learn how TCEQ is revolutionizing data publishing practices and capabilities through a powerful new platform.
Grant Cardwell Level: Basic

From the Frontlines of Environmental Compliance and Enforcement An overview of compliance and enforcement trends, new legislation, and initiatives.
Craig Pritzlaff Level: Basic

Texas Tier II Chemical Reporting Program Tier II program information, including background and laws, reporting requirements, and program evolution at TCEQ.
Luke Furfey Level: Basic

Trending Topics at Petroleum Storage

Tank Investigations

Current and trending issues at PST

Compliance, including investigations,

installations, and removals since

January 2021.

Mike Pace; Steve Zawrotny

Level: Basic

LPST, UST

Overview of Fill Material Discussing regulatory interpretations for what fill material is and how it can be used.
Alec Kana Level: Basic

7:30 a.m. E X H I B I T H A L L O P E N S 9:30­10:30 a.m. B R E A K ­ E X H I B I T H A L L 11:30 a.m. ­12:45 p.m. L U N C H O N Y O U R O W N 3:15­4:00 p.m. B R E A K ­ E X H I B I T H A L L

ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY ALONG THE TEXAS BORDER WITH MEXICO
TUESDAY ONLY ROOM 15
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
ROOM 18AB
LAB PRACTICES AND DATA REPORTING
ROOM 19B
OIL AND GAS
BALLROOM G

Environmental Quality and Compliance Assistance along the Texas Border with Mexico How the TCEQ protects human health and natural resources along the Texas-Mexico border. David Ramirez; Eddie Moderow Level: Basic
PST Rules and Compliance Resources Overview of PST rules and available compliance tools for PST facilities. Rachel McMath, Stephanie Lindgren Level: Basic
LPST, UST
TCEQ Laboratory Accreditation Program Update An update on the TCEQ Laboratory Accreditation Program for 2024. D. Jody Koehler Level: Basic
Environmental, Health, and Safety Audit Privilege Program An overview of the Texas Environmental, Health, and Safety Audit Privilege Program Jenny Torres, Heather Lancour Level: Basic

Environmental Agenda in Coahuila: Challenges and Opportunities An overview of Coahuila's environmental policy on the border and beyond. Diana Susana Estens de la Garza, Secretary of Environment, Coahuila Level: Intermediate
Understanding the Enforcement Process Overview of policy used to initiate enforcement and determine penalty amount related to TCEQ orders. Katy Montgomery Level: Basic
W, WW, MSW, LPST, UST
PFAS State of the Union Current regulations and methods for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS). Taryn McKnight, Eurofins Environment Testing America Level: Intermediate
WW
Navigating the Intersection Between TCEQ and Railroad Commission Authority How to determine whether TCEQ or RRC is responsible for waste, water quality, and emergency response. Diane Goss Level: Basic

Lower Rio Grande Water Quality Initiative: Binational Salinity Study
Innovative research addressing salinity spikes and improving water quality through binational collaboration.
Dr. Jose Luis Fernandez Zayas, Universidad Autonoma de Mexico; Dr. David Eaton, University of Texas - Austin with support from Dr. Dan Sheer and Miguel Pavon Level: Intermediate

Water and Agriculture in the Lower Rio Grande Valley
Diverse perspectives from agricultural and community leadership.
Jim Darling, Region M Chair; Tudor Uhlhorn, Rio Grande Valley Sugar Growers, Inc.; Anthony Stambaugh, Hidalgo County Irrigation District #2 Level: Intermediate

Introduction to e-Permits: Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Registrations How to set up a STEERS account and submit PST registration forms and NOCs.
Courtney Yantis Level: Basic

Basic Principles of Waste Determination Basic overview of the industrial and hazardous waste rules for generators.
Charles Mortensen, Will Wyman Level: Basic

LPST, UST

MSW

Compliance Monitoring Data Portal (CMDP) for Public Water System Laboratories Discussion on the upcoming release of the CMDP and changes for public water system laboratories.
James Stapel Level: Basic

Data and Transparency: Back to the Future Discuss the current state of analytical data and where future monitoring is going.
Judy Morgan, Pace Analytical Services, LLC Level: Intermediate

Emissions Event Review, Part 1 Overview of TCEQ's emissions event review process, requirements for emissions events, and common violations.
Susan Thompson, Keith Sheedy, Kendra Houston Level: Basic

Emissions Event Review, Part 2 Review of common emissions event violations, excessive emissions events, and frequently asked questions.
Susan Thompson, Keith Sheedy, Kendra Houston Level: Basic

Binational Water Treaties Between US and Mexico: Drought, Growing Demographics, and Opportunities for Water Management Rosario Sanchez, Senior Research Scientist, Texas Water Research Institute Level: Intermediate

Pollution Prevention (P2) Planning Overview: How to comply with the Waste Reduction Policy Act and the P2 Planning rule.
Shelby Williams Level: Basic

RENEW

Overview of resource exchange and

how to best use renewtx.org.

Juliana Sampson Level: Basic

MSW

No Session Scheduled

Oil and Gas Wastewater Permitting An overview of the oil and gas wastewater permitting program.
Alyssa Loveday Level: Basic

2024 TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS BANQUET

TOMORROW BALLROOM D
RECEPTION BEGINS AT 5:30 P.M.
Banquet check-in at Ballroom D
For more information please see next page.

The TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair & Conference is funded by attendee and exhibitor registration fees. Printed with vegetable-based ink on recycled paper.

INFORMATION FOR TCEQ OCCUPATIONAL LICENSES
CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS KEY

Abbreviation ­ License W ­ Water System Operator WW ­ Wastewater System Operator MSW ­ Municipal Solid Waste Facility Supervisor LPST ­ LPST Corrective Action Project Manager UST ­ UST On-Site Supervisor

Max Hours 9 hours 10 hours 10 hours 8 hours 8 hours

To receive credit, you must complete and submit the online Continuing Education Hours (CEH) form that was emailed to you today by COB, Friday, May 17, 2024.

TOXICOLOGY UPDATES
TUESDAY ONLY ROOM 12AB
UNDERGROUND INJECTION CONTROL
TUESDAY ONLY ROOM 19A
WASTE MANAGEMENT: MUNICIPAL SOLID WASTE
TUESDAY ONLY ROOM 18CD
WASTEWATER PERMITTING
ROOM 16AB
WATER
ROOM 14

7:30 a.m. E X H I B I T H A L L O P E N S 9:30­10:30 a.m. B R E A K ­ E X H I B I T H A L L 11:30 a.m. ­12:45 p.m. L U N C H O N Y O U R O W N 3:15­4:00 p.m. B R E A K ­ E X H I B I T H A L L

TCEQ Screening Levels Explained: A Guide to Effects Screening Levels and Air Monitoring Comparison Values Discussion of screening levels used for air permitting and for comparison to air monitoring data. Sabine Lange, Ph.D., DABT; Darrell McCant, MPH, DABT Level: Intermediate
TCEQ UIC Program Updates Updates from the Underground Injection Control Permits Section. Bryan Smith Level: Basic EPA Region 6 UIC Section Changes and Updates Updates on recent changes to R6 UIC staffing, projects, duties, and priorities. Ken Johnson, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ­ Region 6 Office Level: Basic
Insights into Scrap Tire Reports and Solid Waste Grant Success Stories Learn about scrap tire management trends and regional solid waste grant project highlights. Melissa Harrison, Marissa Gibbs Level: Basic
MSW
Water Quality Division Update Update on TCEQ Water Quality Division activities. Robert Sadlier Level: Basic Wastewater Treatment System Regionalization: What You Need to Know Explanation of the regionalization requirements using the new guidance document RG-632 approved in August 2023. J. Alfonso Martinez III Level: Basic
WW
How to Complete Surface Water Right Application Strategies and tips on completing the TCEQ Surface Water Right application. Andrew Garcia, Jeremy Walker-Lee, Trent Jennings, George Gable Level: Intermediate

TCEQ's Development Support Documents: Development of Inhalation and Oral Toxicity Factors for Risk Assessment Explanation of TCEQ's Development Support Documents in development of toxicity factors used in risk assessment.
Janet Petruska Hamilton, Ph.D., DABT Level: Intermediate
Systematic Review and Its Role in Risk Assessment Introduction to systematic review and its function in support of transparent and robust risk assessments.
Jonathan D. Urban, Ph.D., DABT, ToxStrategies, LLC Level: Intermediate
The Class VI Permitting Process and Updates to Class VI State Primacy: EPA Region 6 Overview of the Class VI permitting process and updates to state Class VI primacy.
Brody Friesenhahn, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency ­ Region 6 Level: Intermediate

Fundamentals of Composting Learn the basic biological, physical, and chemical processes that turn organic residuals into marketable compost.
Risa Weinberger, Risa Weinberger & Associates, Inc. Level: Intermediate

Overview of Composting Requirements

Learn about authorization tiers and

applicable requirements for composting

in Texas.

Jason Baiocchi

Level: Basic

MSW

Online Submissions for Industrial and Municipal Wastewater Individual Permits Application demonstration and best practices for new, renewal, and amended industrial and municipal individual permits.
Erwin Madrid Level: Basic

NeT-MS4: What to Know About the New

Electronic Application System for Small

MS4 Operators

Amended overview of the NeT-MS4

electronic application system for small

MS4 operators in Texas.

Macayla Coleman

Level: Basic

WW

Improving Stormwater Runoff in the Galveston Bay Watershed Finding solutions to nonpoint source pollution through green infrastructure projects in the Galveston Bay watershed.
Matthew Abernathy Level: Basic
The TCEQ Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Program An overview of the TMDL program.
Lauren Dawson, Daniela Mejia Level: Basic

W

Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS): Health Effects and Regulatory Updates Brief overview of PFAS toxicology, contamination in Texas, and regulatory updates. Caroline Emery, MSc; Allison Jenkins, MPH Level: Advanced
Modeling Area of Review (AoR) for CO2 Injection How to define AoR current requirements and best practices to model CO2 injection under Class VI permitting guidelines. Dr. Seyyed Hosseini, Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas Level: Advanced

Update on Ambient Air Monitoring of Particulates and Crystalline Silica Near APO Facilities Evaluation of ambient air particulates, including crystalline silica measured near aggregate production operation facilities.
Tracie Phillips, Ph.D. Level: Intermediate
Occupational Lung Disease (Silicosis) Associated with Engineered Stone Countertop Manufacturing and Fabrication Overview of silicosis associated with engineered stone countertop manufacturing and fabrication in Texas and U.S.
Ketki Patel, M.D., Ph.D., MPH, Texas Department of State Health Services Level: Intermediate
21st Century Updates to EPA's No Migration Petition Program Discussion on the digitization of the Class I No Migration Petition program.
Forrest Frederick, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region 6, Groundwater/UIC Level: Intermediate

Waste Acceptance Plans and Removing Prohibited Waste Learn how waste acceptance plans prevent prohibited waste from entering landfills and remediation plans.
Michael H. Smith Level: Intermediate

Case Study: Landfill Gas Exceedances Learn the impacts of landfill gas exceedances and real-world examples of successful remediation techniques.
Chance Robinson, Armando Barrera Level: Intermediate

MSW

MSW

TPDES Standards Implementation Review Process and Stream Biological Sampling Presentation on review process for TPDES permits, including stream flow, nutrient screenings, and stream sampling.
C. Brad Caston Level: Intermediate

Critical Conditions for Texas Pollutant

Discharge Elimination System

(TPDES) Permits

Overview of mixing zones and how

effluent dilutions are determined for

TPDES permits.

Brian Christman III

Level: Advanced

WW

Dissolved Oxygen Modeling of Surface Waters for TPDES Permits Overview of the dissolved oxygen modeling process for surface waters associated with TPDES permitted discharges.
Orlando Vasquez, P.E. Level: Advanced
Water Quality-Based Effluent Limitations: How They Are Calculated? Overview and discussion on the calculations of water quality-based effluent limits for industrial facilities.
Cole Gray, Ph.D. Level: Advanced
WW

Open Channel and Piped Water Flow Measurements Demonstration of water flow measurement equipment.
Joseph Nichols, Samantha Stillman Level: Intermediate

Texas Surface Water Quality Standards Update An overview of the Texas Surface Water Quality Standards and status of proposed revisions.
Sarah Whitley Level: Intermediate

TCEQ's Surface Water Quality

Monitoring Program and the Texas

Integrated Report (IR)

Overview of surface water quality data

collection activities and the development

of the Texas Integrated Report.

Andrew Sullivan

W Level: Intermediate

W

TCEQ's Mobile Monitoring Capabilities and an Update on Mobile Monitoring Comparison Values Capability of mobile air monitoring and an update on fit-for-purpose mobile monitoring comparison values
Marie Stephensen, MS; Lisa Westbrook, MSc Level: Intermediate

Common Class I Application Notice of Deficiencies (NODs) Overview of common NODs during the administrative and technical review of a Class I application.
Chelsea Brown, Sarah Schreier, Pavan Bairu Level: Intermediate

Subchapter T Permits: Life After the Landfill Learn the requirements of using the area over a closed landfill for new activities.
Arin Anderson, Madison Howard Level: Intermediate

MSW

A Look at the 2024 Small Municipal Separate Storm Sewer General Permit Renewal Comprehensive overview of the upcoming 2024 renewal of the small MS4 general permit.
Macayla Coleman, Rebecca Villalba Level: Intermediate

2023 Stormwater Construction General

Permit Requirements and Electronic

Application Process

Overview of the 2023 general permit

requirements and the electronic application

process for construction operators.

Jesse Gress-Alamilla, Leland Moore

Level: Intermediate

W, WW

How to Update Surface Water Right Ownership and Water Use Reporting Streamlining the water right ownership transfer process and how to report water usage.
Jazzmin Hernandez, Morgan Cantu Level: Intermediate

7:30 a.m. Exhibit Hall Opens | 8:30 a.m. Concurrent Sessions Begin | 2:30 p.m. Exhibit Hall Closes

WEDNESDAY May 15, 2024

All speakers are TCEQ staff unless otherwise indicated.

EDUCATION TRACKS
OFFICE OF AIR: AIR PERMITTING, AIR QUALITY, AIR GRANTS
BALLROOM EF

8:30­9:30 a.m.
Texas Air Quality Update Update on the latest Texas air quality planning activities and federal National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS). Denine Calvin, Mitchell Moreno Level: Intermediate

10:30­11:30 a.m.
PSD, NA, and Netting Prevention of significant deterioration and nonattainment requirements, including offsets and netting examples. Sandya Bhaskara, P.E. Level: Advanced

1:00­2:00 p.m.
Online Air Emissions and Inspection Fee Reporting Overview of new STEERS program currently under development to report air fee data online. Lindsey Xiao Level: Basic

2:30­3:30 p.m.
Standardized Authorizations: Permits by Rule and Standard Permits Overview of standard authorizations and workbooks.
Joshua Wheatley, Alexander Hilla Level: Intermediate

3:45­4:45 p.m.
Texas Particulate Matter Air Monitoring Network Overview of the particulate matter air monitoring network and anticipated changes.
Holly Landuyt Level: Intermediate

COMPLIANCE ASSISTANCE AND ENFORCEMENT
ROOM 17AB
INTRODUCTION TO ENVIRONMENTAL REGULATIONS
ROOM 18AB
LAB PRACTICES AND DATA REPORTING
ROOM 19B
NUCLEAR AND RADIOACTIVE MATERIALS
WEDNESDAY ONLY ROOM 15

7:30 a.m. E X H I B I T H A L L O P E N S 9:30 ­10:30 a.m. B R E A K ­ E X H I B I T H A L L 11:30 a.m. ­12:45 p.m. L U N C H O N Y O U R O W N 2:00 ­ 2:30 p.m. B R E A K ­ E X H I B I T H A L L

Emergency Preparedness Plan (EPP) for Public Water Systems Overview of TCEQ's requirements for EPPs, including required documentation. Crystal Watkins Level: Basic
W, WW
Stormwater: MSGP Permitting Applicability for multi-sector general stormwater permits. Mackenzie Maserang, Lori Palmer Level: Basic
W, WW
TCEQ's Quality Assurance Program: How it Benefits You An overview of TCEQ Quality Assurance Program's purpose, how it works, and how it assists other programs. D. Jody Koehler Level: Basic
What's New in the TCEQ Radioactive Materials Program Latest program developments in low-level radioactive waste and uranium mining in Texas. Chance Goodin Level: Basic Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Update on the Texas Low Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission. Stephen Raines, Texas Low-Level Radioactive Waste Disposal Compact Commission Level: Intermediate

Petroleum Refinery Benzene Fenceline Monitoring Overview of benzene fenceline monitoring requirements and data trends since reporting began. Michael Miller Level: Basic
Stormwater: CGP Permitting Applicability for construction general stormwater permits. Katie Cunningham, Yvonne Rodriguez Level: Basic
W, WW
Timeline of Sample and Analytical Methods for Ethylene Oxide An overview and timeline of sampling and analytical techniques to measure airborne ethylene oxide will be presented. Rock J. Vitale, CEAC, Environmental Standards, Inc. Level: Advanced
2024 Uranium Industry Update Overview of the Texas and United States uranium industry. Craig Wall, Uranium Energy Corp. Level: Intermediate

Introduction to the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program Overview of the Edwards Aquifer Protection Program and common issues found in application submittals. Lillian Butler Level: Basic
Wastewater: e-Reporting Update General resources about wastewater treatment plants and a summary of their electronic reporting requirements. Theresa Carr, Rebecca Costigan Level: Basic
WW
Changes Coming to the 2016 TNI Laboratory Accreditation Standard This presentation will review all the changes to allow laboratories to begin preparing. Paul Junio, The NELAC Institute (TNI) Level: Intermediate
Texas Advanced Nuclear Reactor Working Group Panel discussion: How advanced nuclear reactors can provide safe, reliable, and affordable power for Texas. Commissioner Bobby Janecka; Commissioner Jimmy Glotfelty, Public Utility Commission; Preeti Patel, Dow X-energy; Doug Robison, Natura Resources Level: Intermediate

Stack Test Submittals Using STORS Overview of the requirements for using STORS, the stack test notification and report submittal system.
Elizabeth Smith Level: Basic

Introduction to Stack Testing Purposes, principles, and methods TCEQ uses to investigate stack tests.
Banks Miller Level: Basic

New Aboveground Storage Vessel Safety (ASVS) Program Overview Update on how to implement the new legally mandated ASVS program.
Rebecca Moore Level: Basic

Panel Discussion on the New

ASVS Program

Discussion about the implementation of

the new legally mandated ASVS program.

Shannon Frazier, Rebecca Moore, Shelley Naik

Level: Basic

LPST, UST

No Session Scheduled

Next Generation of Leaching Methods: U.S. EPA's LEAF Methods Presentation provides background on the four LEAF methods and guidance on how they are performed.
Patricia McIsaac, Eurofins Environment Testing Level: Basic

No Session Scheduled

Radioactive Waste: Sources, Types and Classes An overview of radioactive waste identification and relevant regulations.
David Carlson, Waste Control Specialists Level: Intermediate

Texas Department of State Health Services: Radiation Section Overview
Radiation protection: From licensing to emergency response.
Lisa Bruedigan, Texas Department of State Health Services Level: Intermediate

TEXAS ENVIRONMENTAL EXCELLENCE AWARDS
PLEASE JOIN THE COMMISSIONERS AND EXECUTIVE MANAGEMENT OF TCEQ AT THE 2024 TEEA BANQUET
Today ­ Ballroom D | 5:30 p.m. Reception | 6:30 p.m. Dinner + Awards | Tickets $35 per person
TCEQ honors the state's most outstanding environmental projects at the Texas Environmental Excellence Awards Banquet , which includes a reception, dinner, and awards ceremony featuring a video vignette on each winning project. Tickets are $35 per person or $280 for a reserved table of eight. If spaces are still available, you
may buy tickets at the Registration Assistance Center until 3:00 p.m.

OCCUPATIONAL LICENSING
WEDNESDAY ONLY ROOM 19A
OIL AND GAS (INCLUDES ETHICS FOR PROFESSIONAL GEOSCIENTISTS AND ENGINEERS)
BALLROOM G
WASTE MANAGEMENT: INDUSTRIAL AND HAZARDOUS WASTE
WEDNESDAY ONLY ROOM 18CD
WASTE REMEDIATION
WEDNESDAY ONLY ROOM 12AB
WASTEWATER PERMITTING
ROOM 16AB
WATER
ROOM 14

7:30 a.m. E X H I B I T H A L L O P E N S 9:30 ­10:30 a.m. B R E A K ­ E X H I B I T H A L L 11:30 a.m.­12:45 p.m. L U N C H O N Y O U R O W N 2:00 ­ 2:30 p.m. B R E A K ­ E X H I B I T H A L L

Updates Impacting Occupational Licensing and Registration Division Occupational licensing, upcoming rule making, resiliency training, provisional licenses, and HS programs for water operators. Jaya Zyman Level: Basic
Criminal History Overview An overview of the criminal history review process and occupational license pre-evaluations. Kenneth Smith Level: Basic
W, WW, MSW, LPST, UST
Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors: Professional Practice Update and Ethics Updates on engineering ethics, code of conduct, and Board activities. Michael Sims, P.E., Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors Level: Basic
In Depth Summary of the Solar Panel Recycling Process Overview of used solar panel recycling, including the implementation of hazardous secondary material programs. David Robinson, Ph.D., SOLARCYCLE, Inc. Level: Advanced
MSW
Texas Risk Reduction Program: Plume Management Zone Use of a Plume Management Zone as a remedy for affected groundwater. Mike Duffin, Ph.D., PG Level: Intermediate
Industrial Wastewater Permitting Process Industrial wastewater permitting process overview, discussion on regulatory updates, and summary of tips for applicants. Adam Luvian Level: Intermediate
Produced Wastewater Permitting Produced wastewater permitting process overview, location considerations, and available options for general and individual permits. Alyssa Loveday Level: Intermediate
WW
Per- and Polyfluoroalkyl Substances (PFAS) Rule A road map of the PFAS rule including standards, sampling, and treatment requirements. Matthew Munro Level: Basic
W

News, Updates, and Frequently Asked Questions About TCEQ Occupational Licensing An overview of news, updates, and FAQs about TCEQ Occupational Licensing. Ashley Robledo Level: Basic
What Happens After My License Expires? Steps required to renew or reobtain an occupational license. Teresa Etheredge Level: Basic
W, WW, MSW, LPST, UST
Ethics Training for Professional Geoscientists 2024 Laws, regulations, and examples regarding P.G. licensee ethics in Texas. Mark N. Varhaug, P.G., Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists Level: Basic

Waste Classification Requirements

for Compliance with Industrial and

Hazardous Waste Regulations in Texas

Regulatory compliance for the determination and classification of

hazardous and nonhazardous industrial

waste in Texas.

Tess Johnston, Yahaira Reyes Level: Intermediate

MSW

Required Use of Method 5035 Method SW846-5035 overview for volatile organic compounds. History, requirements, tips, special considerations, and FAQs answered.
Marites (Tess) Abbott Level: Intermediate

Introduction to the TPDES Pretreatment Program for Publicly Owned Treatment Works (POTWs) Overview of TPDES Pretreatment Program requirements with an update on important rules. Amy Golden-Leddy, Devon Thomas Level: Intermediate
Identifying Industrial Users: Tools Available to POTWs Review of TPDES permit application requirements and overview of tools available for identifying industrial users. Erin Darling, Ph.D. Level: Intermediate
WW
Lead and Copper Rule Improvements (LCRI) 101 A road map of the LCRI including inventories, sampling, treatment, and line replacement requirements. Seth Kramer Level: Basic
W

Training Credit Troubleshooting and Resiliency Updates Troubleshooting training credit issues and new resiliency requirements updates. Samantha Royall, Megan Brown Level: Basic
W, WW, MSW, LPST, UST
EPA's Oil and Gas Sector: Greenhouse Gas Final Rulemaking Overview of EPA's final greenhouse gas rules for new and existing oil and gas sources. Dan Sims Level: Intermediate
Current Practices and Issues in Electric Vehicle Battery Recycling Review of large format electric battery end of life management, recycling process, and safety issues. Martin Torres Level: Advanced
MSW
Voluntary Cleanup Program Sites with Former Unregistered Landfills Approaches for addressing buried waste material at VCP sites with case studies. Krista Brandt Level: Intermediate
Domestic Reclaimed Water Production Facilities Overview of regulations associated with domestic reclaimed water production facilities and reclaimed water uses. Baltazar Lucero-Ramirez, Ph.D., P.E. Level: Intermediate Beneficial Reuse Authorizations for Treated Industrial Wastewater Overview of regulations and how to obtain an authorization to beneficially reuse treated industrial wastewater. Thomas Starr, P.E. Level: Intermediate
WW
Lead and Copper Rule Revisions (LCRR) Service Line Inventories Discussion of timelines, resources, and tips for completing service line inventories under the LCRR. Lillian Johnson Level: Basic
W

Occupational Licensing Training Provider Updates Presentation guiding training providers through training approval and instructor qualification process.
Paul Munguia Level: Basic

No Session Scheduled

W, WW, MSW, LPST, UST

Challenges and Opportunities for Managing Produced Water in the Permian Basin Challenges related to subsurface disposal of increasing volumes of produced water in the Permian Basin.
Dr. Bridget Scanlon, Bureau of Economic Geology, Jackson School of Geosciences, University of Texas Level: Intermediate

Regulatory Requirements for Engines A high-level overview of rules, regulations, and permit requirements that are applicable to engines.
Megan Horton Level: Basic

Exploring the Intricacies of Identifying and Managing HSM Hazardous Secondary Materials: Considering factors such as exemptions and conditional exclusions.
Anita Mathew Level: Intermediate

Unraveling the Complexities of Universal Waste A survey of universal waste regulations, types of universal hazardous wastes, and management standards.
Colin Donovan Level: Intermediate

MSW

MSW

Investigating and Reporting Uncommon
Petroleum Storage Tank Releases Discuss the appropriate actions for nonroutine spills and releases subject to 30 TAC Chapter 334.
James Garner Level: Intermediate
LPST/UST

EPA Region 6: Brownfields
and Beyond How to use an EPA Brownfields grant and technical assistance to benefit your community.
Marsha Lay; SeLena Cosma, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency Region 6 Level: Intermediate

What's New with the Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit? Overview of the Stormwater Multi-Sector General Permit and the proposed 2024 permit amendments. Hannah Cobos, Monica Alba Garcia Level: Intermediate
Municipal Wastewater Permits Overview of municipal wastewater permit applications, draft permit development procedures, and the permit issuance process. Deba P. Dutta, P.E. Level: Intermediate
WW

Annual Homeland Security Update and Best Management Practices Overview on Homeland Security updates and best management practices for emergency preparedness and disaster response. Baltazar Lucero-Ramirez, Ph.D., P.E. Level: Intermediate
Update on Current Revisions to Design Criteria for Wastewater Treatment Systems Overview of 30 TAC Chapter 217 rule text revisions and update on rulemaking status. Louis C. Herrin III, P.E. Level: Intermediate
WW

Public Water System Generator Maintenance Now that you have a generator, learn how to take care of it.
Clayton Nicolardi Level: Basic

Public Water System Corrosivity Discussion on common causes of corrosion in drinking water and treatment options for managing it.
Clayton Nicolardi Level: Basic

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1 Priority Environmental Services, LLC............................1622 24hr Safety LLC ...............................................................1724 4Sight Environmental, Inc..................................................121 A&B Labs ...........................................................................825 Abilene Environmental Landfill..........................................124 ACME Environmental .......................................................1240 ACTenviro.........................................................................1441 Action Enterprise .............................................................1510 Addglobe, LLC ..................................................................1613 AECOM ............................................................................. 1333 Aeroqual ............................................................................424 Aestus, LLC ......................................................................1138 Agilent Technologies........................................................1451 AGRU America, Inc. ............................................................201 Air & Waste Engineering, Inc..............................................500 Air Hygiene International .................................................1245 Alamo1.............................................................................1207 ALL4...................................................................................702 Allen & Company Environmental Services.........................626 Alliance Technical Group..................................................1515 Alliant Environmental, LLC.................................................923 ALS Global .........................................................................607 Altiras ..............................................................................1632 Ambilabs............................................................................939 Ambipar Response.............................................................721 American Integrated Services, Inc.....................................101 AMPOL ...............................................................................115 AMS, Inc...........................................................................1450 Anew Climate...................................................................1513 Anguil Environmental Systems..........................................713 Antea Group.....................................................................1428 Apex Companies..............................................................1425 Apex Instruments...............................................................530 Aptim Environmental & Infrastructure, LLC......................1256 Ash Grove Cement ­ Sapphire Americas .........................1236 AST Bead Filters ................................................................202 Atlas Technical Consultants.............................................1521 Attogene ............................................................................112 Audubon ............................................................................812 Austin Water ......................................................................423 Baer Engineering & Environmental Consulting, Inc. ..........204 BAIR ...................................................................................601 Banks Environmental Data ..............................................1122 Barr Engineering Company................................................630 Betts Drilling, Inc................................................................625 BGE, Inc..............................................................................614 BIC ALLIANCE.....................................................................925 Bluebonnet Petrochemical Solutions...............................1327 BPI Baulere Partners Inc....................................................205 Braun Intertec....................................................................426 Broadbent & Associates, Inc. ...........................................1432 Bryan Research & Engineering..........................................502 BSI America Professional Services Inc. ...........................1736 BTSOFT ..............................................................................320 Burns & McDonnell Engineering Company, Inc..................511 Cameron Recycling..........................................................1555 CANTRONIC SYSTEMS (CANADA) INC. ( KT Photonics Inc.) 1454 Cascade Drilling L.P. ..........................................................826 CDM Smith.......................................................................1409 CETCO .............................................................................. 1507 ChampionX ......................................................................1626 ChampionX Emissions, LLC..............................................1623 Chemscan ..........................................................................225 Circon Environmental ......................................................1129 Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc, .............................111

ClariNorit, S.A. de C.V.........................................................603 CLEAN AIR FORCE ............................................................1544 Clean Earth ......................................................................1133 Clean Earth Systems Inc....................................................910 Clean Harbors ..................................................................1121 CleanAir Instrument Rental..............................................1347 CleanWay Environmental Partners, Inc............................1529 Closed Loop Recycling.....................................................1356 CloudCompli.......................................................................525 Coastal Container Services................................................837 Collier Consulting Inc.........................................................212 Colliers Engineering & Design ...........................................631 Compliance Assurance Associates ....................................515 Conifer Systems ..............................................................1612 Consolidated Containment...............................................1712 CTEH ..................................................................................917 Cura Emergency Services..................................................507 DBS&A ...............................................................................811 DeepEarth Technologies, Inc..............................................602 Defiant Technologies, Inc. ..................................................402 Dexsil Corporation ...........................................................1439 Distran USA........................................................................106 DURAG INC.......................................................................1445 Dürr Systems, Inc. .............................................................304 E3 Environmental, LLC.......................................................222 EA Engineering, Science, and Technology, Inc., PBC ........1549 Eagle Enviromental Services, Inc.....................................1609 Earth Measurement Corp.................................................1525 Earth Systems R&R..........................................................1047 Eastern Technical Associates ............................................524 ECCI ...................................................................................911 Edge Engineering and Science, LLC ................................1440 Elementale Enterprises Inc..............................................1456 EnRUD Resources, Inc......................................................1635 EnSafe Inc........................................................................1034 ENTACT, LLC.....................................................................1037 Enthalpy Analytical ..........................................................1021 EnviroCon Systems..........................................................1556 Environeer, LLC ..................................................................310 Environmental Express ......................................................806 Environmental Noise Control .............................................937 Environmental Resource Center ......................................1641 Environmental Restoration, LLC.......................................1533 Environmental Standards ................................................1022 Envirotech..........................................................................715 EOSolutions .......................................................................305 Epcon Industrial Systems ..................................................727 ERIS ...................................................................................833 ERM .................................................................................1427 Erthwrks, Inc....................................................................1221 ESC Spectrum..................................................................1139 ESE Partners, LLC ..............................................................220 ESS ..................................................................................1524 ETTL Engineers & Consultants Inc. ..................................1127 Eureka Water Probes .......................................................1137 Eurofins ...........................................................................1033 Exodus HR Group ...............................................................401 FarrWest Environmental ..................................................1337 FIAlab Instruments, Inc......................................................326 Field Environmental Instruments, Inc. ...............................300 Fisher Arnold ...................................................................1434 FLIR..................................................................................1506 Forward Equipment .........................................................1124 Freese & Nichols................................................................933 GEI Consultants, Inc. ..........................................................824

Genesis .............................................................................. 122 Geophysical Survey Systems, Inc....................................1523 Geoprobe®/DRILLMAX® ................................................... 934 GeoSolutions....................................................................1740 Geosyntec Consultants ....................................................1014 GFL Environmental.............................................................520 Giant Resource Recovery.................................................1446 Giles Engineering Associates, Inc. .....................................302 Global Treat, Inc. ..............................................................1426 GPRS ................................................................................1550 Green Star Environmental/Wright Environmental Services 1437 Grones Environmental Services Ltd. LLP. ........................1734 Groundwater & Environmental Services, Inc. ..................1720 Gruene Environmental .....................................................1415 GSI Environmental Inc........................................................621 Halff Associates, Inc ........................................................1546 Heath ...............................................................................1237 HEPACO, LLC ......................................................................113 Heritage Environmental Services ......................................907 Heritage-Crystal Clean.....................................................1010 HETEK Solutions Inc...........................................................223 Historical Information Gatherers......................................1044 Horizon Environmental ....................................................1239 HPP Corp..........................................................................1025 HRP Associates, Inc. ..........................................................400 Hydrex Environmental......................................................1621 IDEXX Laboratories ............................................................110 IKON Environmental Solutions.........................................1526 Ingenium..........................................................................1024 In-Situ ................................................................................ 227 INTERA Incorporated..........................................................421 ION Science, Inc.................................................................114 IPT Well Solutions ............................................................1408 Ironclad Environmental Solutions....................................1351 JATCO Inc.........................................................................1023 KASCO-Axis Construction, LP...........................................1539 Konica Minolta...................................................................226 KROFTA TECHNOLOGIES...................................................1326 Lab Products, Inc. ............................................................1028 Lakes Environmental Software........................................1313 LCA ENVIRONMENTAL INC..................................................211 LCRA Environmental Laboratory Services .........................526 Lei ....................................................................................1045 LightBox.............................................................................404 Lighting Resources / EZ on the Earth ..............................1254 Lime Association of Texas................................................1706 Lion Technology ...............................................................1708 LNI Swissgas .....................................................................706 Lone Star Hazmat Response..............................................215 Lone Star Industrial Water Treatment ..............................1345 Magna Flow Environmental .............................................1307 Mandel Scientific Inc. ........................................................624 Mathers Environmental Drilling, Inc.................................1545 Matheson Tri-Gas Inc. ........................................................403 Matidor.com .......................................................................105 Merichem Company.........................................................1141 Mersino Dewatering ..........................................................613 Mesa Labs .......................................................................1249 Met One Instruments Powered by Acoem........................1349 Micro-Bac International, Inc. ...........................................1155 Micro-Blaze .......................................................................316 Midland Scientific, Inc........................................................323 Midwest Industrial Supplies ..............................................120 Miller Integrated Solutions ..............................................1145 Montrose Environmental Group .........................................921

Ninyo & Moore .................................................................1615 NORA ...............................................................................1227 North Water District Laboratory Services, Inc....................700 NSSI/Nuclear Sources and Services, Inc. ........................1251 NTG Environmental ............................................................724 Nutech Instruments Inc. ....................................................407 O6 Environmental ............................................................1146 Opaque Smoke School Inc.................................................306 Opgal Optronic Industries Ltd. .........................................1611 Orsat ..................................................................................216 OTA Environmental Solutions...........................................1041 Pace Analytical ..................................................................821 Pacific West Environmental & Infrastructure...................1627 PacTec, Inc.........................................................................301 Pape-Dawson Engineers .................................................1738 PBI International ................................................................835 Pergam Technical Services..............................................1536 Pergam Technical Services..............................................1710 Petroleum Solids Control, Inc ..........................................1527 Pine Environmental..........................................................1646 Pipeline Packaging ..........................................................1637 Plummer Associates, Inc....................................................213 Polystar Containment ......................................................1541 Power Engineers................................................................521 Precision Tracking Solutions, Inc. ....................................1628 Protego USA Inc...............................................................1509 Providence Engineering.....................................................321 QED Environmental Systems Inc......................................1620 Quality Environmental Containers - QEC ...........................509 Questar USA.......................................................................214 Raba Kistner, Inc. .............................................................1644 Rain for Rent....................................................................1606 Ramboll Americas Engineering Solution............................503 Ranger Analytics, Inc .........................................................915 Ranger Environmental Services ......................................1344 RECON .............................................................................1029 Red Ball Technical Gas Services......................................1354 Red River Scientific, LLC..................................................1449 REGENESIS ......................................................................1407 REM Risk Consultants........................................................913 Remediation Service, Int'l..................................................707 Republic Services............................................................1111 Resolute Environmental and Response Services ..............926 Restek Corporation ............................................................932 RKI Instruments ...............................................................1447 Roscoe Moss Company....................................................1036 Roux.................................................................................1032 RSB Environmental............................................................927 Sabio Environmental..........................................................200 SampleServe, Inc. ............................................................1144 SCS Engineers ...................................................................322 SEAL Analytical..................................................................600 SET Environmental Inc.......................................................817 SGS North America Inc.......................................................420 Shelton Services Inc..........................................................606 Shimadzu Scientific Instruments, Inc ................................941 Ship & Shore Environmental, Inc. ......................................103 SICK .................................................................................1633 Skalar Inc.........................................................................1136 SLICK Response Services................................................1233 Slipstream Environmental Services LLC............................947 Space City Services.........................................................1617 Sparkling Clear Industries .................................................725 Spectrum Environmental Solutions .................................1315 Spectrum Water Technologies ...........................................608

SPILL TACKLE LLC............................................................1340 Spirit Environmental, LLC ................................................1348 SPL ....................................................................................100 Sprint Environmental Services ........................................1638 Spur Environmental Services ..........................................1433 Stantec ............................................................................1038 Stenner Pump Company ....................................................815 Summit Environmental Services, LLC................................314 Sunbelt Industrial Services..............................................1421 SWAMPS LLC ...................................................................1639 Synthica Energy...............................................................1046 Tait Environmental Services ..............................................431 Talon/LPE, Ltd. .................................................................1229 Tarp Depot .......................................................................1551 TAS Environmental Services............................................1007 Teledyne Air Quality .........................................................1455 TenForce ............................................................................206 Terracon Consultants.........................................................920 TETC...................................................................................517 Tetra Tech ..........................................................................929 Tetrasolv ............................................................................710 Texas A&M Engineering Extension Service........................405 Texas Aggregates & Concrete Association.......................1722 Texas Board of Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors 1410 Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists ......................1537 Texas Disposal Systems ....................................................808 Texas Tank Services ........................................................1607 Texas Water Development Board .......................................611 The Amlon Group .............................................................1255 The Cleaning Guys, LLC ...................................................1147 The Pipe Yard, Inc. ...........................................................1355 The Thrival Company .........................................................807 Thermo Fisher Scientific..................................................1624 Thermo Fisher Scientific- Water Analysis........................1554 Think Environmental........................................................1341 TitanLiner, Inc.....................................................................432 Tradebe Environmental Services .......................................709 TransLine 49 ....................................................................1538 TRC Environmental ............................................................107 Trihydro Corporation ..........................................................945 Trinity Consultants ...........................................................1412 TSI INCORPORATED............................................................501 TTL Inc. ............................................................................1547 U.S. Compliance.................................................................325 UES ..................................................................................1732 Union Processing Systems ..............................................1508 UT Arlington- Center for Environmental Excellence...........221 Valicor Environmental Services .......................................1640 Veolia ............................................................................... 1321 Viper Imaging.....................................................................708 VLS Environmental Solutions...........................................1213 Waste Connections ..........................................................1436 WASTELINQ ......................................................................1411 Water Tech, Inc...................................................................532 Watershed Geo ..................................................................203 Weaver Consultants Group ..............................................1336 Weston Solutions, Inc. .....................................................1406 Westward...........................................................................427 World Water Works, Inc....................................................1548 WSP USA............................................................................425 Xylem Lab and Process .....................................................104

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