Tier II Reporting
March 1st each year
What is the deadline for submitting Tier II reports in Texas?
Notify the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) immediately
What is the first step in reporting a chemical spill?
Environmental Protection Agency
What does EPA stand for?
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ)
What is the primary regulatory body for environmental protection in Texas?
Waste that poses substantial or potential threats to public health or the environment
What is hazardous waste?
STEERS (State of Texas Environmental Electronic Reporting System)
Which online system is used for Tier II reporting in Texas?
Air releases (RQ) and water discharges to waters of the state
What are two types of releases that must be reported immediately?
Toxics Release Inventory
What is the TRI program?
To control air pollution on a national level
What is the purpose of the Clean Air Act?
Incineration
What is one method of hazardous waste disposal?
Chemical name, quantity, storage conditions, and location
What information must be included in a Tier II report?
1-800-832-8224
What is the phone number for reporting spills to the TCEQ?
To regulate the discharge of pollutants into U.S. waters and ensure water quality standards
What is the main purpose of the Clean Water Act?
Superfund
What is the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) commonly known as?
To outline procedures for handling, storing, and disposing of waste safely
What is the purpose of a Waste Management Plan?
Annually
How often must Tier II reports be submitted?
Location, type of chemical, quantity, and any immediate actions taken
What information should be included in the initial spill report?
To track the management of certain toxic chemicals that may pose a threat to human health and the environment
What is the purpose of the TRI program?
To protect the quality of drinking water in the U.S.
What is the main goal of the Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA)?
A federal law governing the disposal of solid and hazardous waste
What is the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA)?
To provide information on hazardous chemicals to local emergency planning committees, fire departments, and the public
What is the purpose of Tier II reporting?
Within 30 days
What is the timeframe for submitting a written follow-up report after an initial spill notification?
July 1st each year
What is the deadline for submitting TRI reports?
To regulate the introduction of new or already existing chemicals
What is the purpose of the Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA)?
To regulate and oversee waste management practices in Texas
What is the role of the TCEQ in waste management?