House Committee on Environmental Regulation - 87th R.S. (2021)

Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Interim Report
Subjects: Abandoned oil wells | Air pollution | Air pollution control technology | Economic development | Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. | Federal funds | Hazardous substances | Texas Emissions Reduction Plan | Wastewater management |
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Charges: This report should address the charges below.
1. Monitor the agencies and programs under the Committee's jurisdiction and oversee the implementation of relevant legislation passed by the 87th Legislature. Conduct active oversight of all associated rulemaking and other governmental actions taken to ensure the intended legislative outcome of all legislation, including the following:
  • HB 1680, 87th R.S. relating to the regulation of on-site sewage disposal systems on certain leased land that is owned by the federal government;
  • HB 4472, 87th R.S. relating to the Texas Emissions Reduction Plan (TERP); and
  • SB 900, 87th R.S. which updates performance and safety standards for chemical storage vessels.
2. Evaluate the allocation of TERP funds for effective air pollution reduction programs. Review which existing programs are over or under-subscribed and identify unrealized opportunities that would further program goals.
3. Review recent passage of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, Public Law No. 117-58), specifically funds that may bolster efforts to clean up polluted sites and plug wells and how federal funds can be used to complement state efforts on well plugging and pollution clean-up.
4. Monitor newly adopted and proposed federal regulations that could directly impact economic development, manufacturing, and industrial activities that fall within the jurisdiction of the committee, including regulations adopted or proposed by the Environmental Protection Agency.
Supporting documents
Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Committee meeting handouts and testimony, March 1, 2021
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Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Committee meeting handouts and testimony, March 8, 2021
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Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Committee meeting handouts and testimony, March 15, 2021
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Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Committee meeting handouts and testimony, March 22, 2021
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Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Committee meeting handouts, March241, 2021
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Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Committee meeting handouts and testimony, March 29, 2021
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Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Committee meeting handouts and testimony, April 12, 2021
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Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Committee meeting handouts, April 19, 2021
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Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Committee meeting handouts, April 26, 2021
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Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Committee meeting handouts, May 3, 2021
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Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Committee meeting handouts, May 7, 2021
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Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Committee meeting testimony, April 26, 2022
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Committee: House Environmental Regulation
Title: Committee meeting handouts and testimony, May 25, 2022
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