The new rule modernizes some aspects of commercial oilfield waste disposal and recycling. But rules for burying oilfield waste on private property remain limited.

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) has issued the air permit for Competitive Power Ventures’ (CPV) planned 1,350 MW combined-cycle natural gas power plant currently in advanced stages of development, with financing expected late in the second quarter of this year.

Twelve Texas counties have recently exceeded federal air quality standards for particulate matter, commonly known as soot. But Texas environmental regulators are proposing that only four of them be required to take action to improve their air quality.

Jon Niermann expects to assist project developers with permitting at Vinson & Elkins and to defend clients in enforcement actions.

By CorpGov Editorial Staff Vinson & Elkins has hired Jon Niermann, former chairman of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ), as a partner in its Austin office. Mr. Niermann is a longstanding public servant,

A report by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) flagged Dallas County’s air quality for not meeting state standards.

A statewide competition promoting environmental protection has reached the semifinals. Four of the six contestants are from San Antonio.

The City of Marlin issued a boil water notice after water pressure dropped below 20 PSI, as required by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality.

Motiva Enterprises shut several critical systems at its 659,700 b/d Port Arthur, Texas, refinery early Monday after unusually low temperatures moved into the state.

Both agencies issued the notices after facing high turbidity ratings, meaning the water was more opaque than allowed by the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. These issues typically arise when a drop in water pressure stirs up sediment that may previously have settled in the pipes.

A proposed 1,100 home subdivision initially with the possibility of up to 1.300 more in the future to be built by Lennar Homes on Hwy. 87 two miles north of

The City of Bevil Oaks is under a Boil Water Notice due to a loss of water pressure early Wednesday morning.Texas Commission on Environmental Quality has requir