Calendar
The Office of the Chief Clerk for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public hearing on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 on voestalpine Texas LLC’s proposed amendment and modifications to state air quality permits which would authorize modification to the Direct Reduced Iron Hot Briquetting Facility. The public will be allowed to either participate in, or observe, the hearing virtually. The hearing will begin at 7:00 PM.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality consider the following agenda items at the agenda meeting scheduled for Wednesday, July 28, 2021, which can be viewed virtually starting at 9:30 AM. The Commission will review petitions for enforcement actions and permit considerations; as well as Agreed and Default Orders on issues regarding hazardous waste, waste disposal, water discharge, water supply, water quality, and air quality (among others). Public comments on any matters within the jurisdiction of the TCEQ will also be allowed. Registration for public comments at the agenda meeting will conclude at 9:30AM and will require participants to join the meeting through webinar with the ID 264-324-395.
Item 6: Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties, for air quality violations, and requiring certain actions of Ascend Performance Materials Texas Inc. in Brazoria County.
Item 7: Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties, for air quality violations, and requiring certain actions of BP Amoco Chemical Company in Galveston County.
Item 12: Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties, for water quality violations, and requiring certain actions of the City of Sugar Land in Fort Bend County.
Item 13: Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties, for water quality violations, and requiring certain actions of the City of Deer Park in Harris County.
The Office of the Chief Clerk for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public hearing on Thursday, July 29, 2021 on Building Materials Investment Corporation’s proposed renewal of permit authorizing operation of plant in Dallas County. The public will be allowed to either participate in, or observe, the hearing virtually. The hearing will begin at 7:00 PM.
The Office of the Chief Clerk for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public hearing on Tuesday, August 10, 2021 on Ingram Readymix No. 10, LLC’s proposed Air Quality Standard Permit for a permanent concrete batch plant with enhanced controls. The public will be allowed to either participate in, or observe, the hearing at Hill Country Youth Event Center, 3785 TX-27, Kerrville, TX 78028. The hearing will begin at 6:00 PM.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality consider the following agenda items at the agenda meeting scheduled for Wednesday, August 11, 2021, which can be viewed virtually starting at 9:30 AM. The Commission will review petitions for enforcement actions, permit considerations, and adoption of total maximum daily loads; as well as Agreed and Default Orders on issues regarding, municipal solid waste, water discharge, petroleum storage tanks, water quality, and air quality (among others). Public comments on any matters within the jurisdiction of the TCEQ will also be allowed. Registration for public comments at the agenda meeting will conclude at 9:30AM and will require participants to join the meeting through webinar with the ID 452-604-643.
Item 2: Consideration of application by NRG Texas Power LLC for renewal an air quality permit to authorize the continued operation of an existing permitted, pulverized coal-fired steam boiler and appurtenant equipment located in Fort Bend County which operate to provide electricity to the grid.
Item 4: Consideration of adoption of Two Total Maximum Daily Loads (TMDLs) for indicator bacteria in the Caney Creek Watershed, of the Brazos-Colorado Coastal Basin, in Brazoria, Matagorda,and Wharton Counties.
Item 9: Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties, for air quality violations, and requiring certain actions of Equistar Chemicals, LP in Harris County.
Item 11: Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties, for air quality violations, and requiring certain actions of Stolthaven Houston, Inc. in Harris County.
Item 13: Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties, for air quality violations, and requiring certain actions of Project Storm, LLC in Galveston County.
Item 14: Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties, for water quality violations, and requiring certain actions of GB Biosciences LLC in Harris County.
Item 20: Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties, for water quality violations, and requiring certain actions of Harris County Municipal Utility District No. 221 in Harris County.
Item 25: Consideration of an Agreed Order assessing administrative penalties, for petroleum storage tank violations, and requiring certain actions of Homeland Enterprises, Inc. in Montgomery County.
The Office of the Chief Clerk for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public hearing on Thursday, August 12, 2021 on TPC Group LLC’s proposed amendments of State Air Quality Standard Permits, Issuance of PSD Air Quality Permits, Nonattainment Permits, and GHG PSD Air Quality Permits to authorize modifications of plant in Harris County. The public will be allowed to either participate in, or observe, the hearing virtually. The hearing will begin at 7:00 PM.
The Office of the Chief Clerk for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public hearing on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 on Max Midstream Texas LLC’s proposed air quality permit authorizing construction of the Seahawk Crude Condensate Terminal in Dallas County. The public will be allowed to either participate in, or observe, the hearing virtually. The hearing will begin at 7:00 PM.
The Office of the Chief Clerk for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public hearing on Wednesday, August 18, 2021 on Five Star Concrete, Inc.’s proposed Air Quality Standard Permit for a permanent concrete batch plant with enhanced controls in Hutto, Williamson County, Texas. The public will be allowed to either participate in, or observe, the hearing at Hampton Inn & Suites, 327 Ed Schmidt Blvd., Hutto, TX 78634. The hearing will begin at 6:00 PM.
The Office of the Chief Clerk for the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality will host a public hearing on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 on CRM On-Site, LLC’s proposed Air Quality Standard Permit for a permanent concrete batch plant with enhanced controls in Winnie, Chambers County. The public will be allowed to either participate in, or observe virtually. The hearing will begin at 6:00 PM.
Climathon 2021 Kick-Off!
They envision a more prosperous, inclusive, climate-resilient economy, where finance flows to green projects and activities, and where motivated people are empowered with the skills and capacity they need to take action.
This progress can only be achieved through systemic change – change that includes innovation across business, investment, regulation, governance structures, values and mindsets. They invite you to leverage Climathon Houston as a way to start ideating and innovating a solutions in these areas, or to continue working on and engaging people in solutions you may already be developing, especially those that relate to:
Urban Transitions
- Promote retrofit and decentralized energy
- Create green, resilient cities
- Accelerate clean urban mobility
Sustainable Land Use
- Make agriculture climate-smart
- Transform food systems
- Nurture forests in integrated landscapes
Sustainable Production Systems
- Recast materials production
- Reduce industry emissions
- Reboot regional economies
Decision Metrics and Finance
- Mainstream climate in financial markets
- Democratize climate risk information
- Foster bankable green assets in cities
Schedule:
- 12:00-12:10 PM Welcome + Climathon Introduction
- 12:10-12:40PM Challenge Lightning Round
- 12:40-13:00PM Next Steps & Breakout Rooms