Events for September 2010

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Montague County - Agricultural Waste Pesticide Collection (AWPC)
Starting Date: September 14, 2010
Ending Date: September 14, 2010
Event Address: Bowie Rodeo Grounds - 507 Pelham Road, Bowie, TX 76230
Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
TCEQ Region: Abilene (R3)
Cost: Free
TCEQ Involvement: Host
Event URL: www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pesticide
Description: The collection events offer Texans the opportunity to dispose of banned and/or unwanted pesticides as well as other related agricultural items at no cost to them. The word "pesticide" includes all chemicals that are used to kill or control pests. Chemicals included are herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, nematocides, and rodenticides. The following waste chemicals are eligible for collection during AWPC events: Properly rinsed, empty plastic pesticide containers Pesticides Insecticides Fungicides Rodenticides Nematicides Bactericides Growth regulators Harvest aid chemicals Pesticides used on livestock Agricultural related items that are collected include paint, power steering fluid, oil, gasoline, oil filters, fluorescent bulbs, grease, lead-acid batteries, transmission fluid, brake fluid, diesel fuel, and other miscellaneous pesticides.
Contact: Justin Hansard
Phone Number: 940-894-2831
Email Address: j-hansard@tamu.edu
RSVP: Not Required
Comments: The management and proper disposal of pesticide wastes is costly and complicated for the agricultural and rural communities in Texas. AWPC events were developed as an outreach program to help agricultural producers properly dispose of pesticide wastes thereby removing these chemicals for the environment.

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Air Quality Planning/Informational Meeting on the 2010 Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2) Primary National Ambient Air Quality Standard (NAAQS) Designation Recommendation
Starting Date: September 16, 2010
Ending Date: September 16, 2010
Event Address: TCEQ Campus, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Building F, Room 2210, Austin, Texas
Time: 10:30 AM-11:30 AM CST
TCEQ Regions: Austin Central Office and 5 Regional Office’s video teleconference rooms in Dallas/Fort Worth (R4), El Paso (R6), Houston (R12), San Antonio (R13), Harlingen (R15)
Cost: Free
TCEQ Involvement: Host and presenter
Event URL: http://www.tceq.texas.gov/implementation/air/sip/texas-sip/criteria-pollutants/sip-no2
Description: An informational meeting on the NO2 NAAQS will be hosted at the Austin Headquarters and video teleconferenced to the five areas in which the EPA is requiring NO2 near-road monitors. Currently, all of Texas is designated attainment. Informal comments on the designation recommendation will be accepted until October 1, 2010. At the November 12, 2010 work session, the commissioners will consider the 2010 NO2 NAAQS designation recommendation. State designation recommendations are due to the EPA on January 10, 2011.
Contact: Margaret Earnest
Phone Number: 512/239-4581
FAX Number: 512/239-5687
Email Address: mearnest@tceq.texas.gov
RSVP: Not Required

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Ellis County - Agricultural Waste Pesticide Collection (AWPC)
Starting Date: September 16, 2010
Ending Date: September 16, 2010
Event Address: Ellis County Youth Expo Grounds - 2300 West 287 Bypass - Waxahachie, TX. 75165
Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
TCEQ Region: Dallas/Fort Worth (R4)
Cost: Free
TCEQ Involvement: Host
Event URL: www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pesticide
Description: The collection events offer Texans the opportunity to dispose of banned and/or unwanted pesticides as well as other related agricultural items at no cost to them. The word "pesticide" includes all chemicals that are used to kill or control pests. Chemicals included are herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, nematocides, and rodenticides. The following waste chemicals are eligible for collection during AWPC events: Properly rinsed, empty plastic pesticide containers Pesticides Insecticides Fungicides Rodenticides Nematicides Bactericides Growth regulators Harvest aid chemicals Pesticides used on livestock Agricultural related items that are collected include paint, power steering fluid, oil, gasoline, oil filters, fluorescent bulbs, grease, lead-acid batteries, transmission fluid, brake fluid, diesel fuel, and other miscellaneous pesticides.
Contact: W. Mark Arnold
Phone Number: 972-825-5175
Email Address: wm-arnold@tamu.edu
RSVP: Not Required
Comments: The management and proper disposal of pesticide wastes is costly and complicated for the agricultural and rural communities in Texas. AWPC events were developed as an outreach program to help agricultural producers properly dispose of pesticide wastes thereby removing these chemicals for the environment.

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Water Quality/Storm Water Seminar
Starting Date: September 23, 2010
Ending Date: September 24, 2010
Event Address: Doubletree Hotel Austin, 6505 IH-35 North, Austin, TX
Time: 8:00-5:00 September 23, 8:00-3:30 September 24
TCEQ Region: Central Office
Cost: Early registration $225, Late Registration $275
TCEQ Involvement: Host
Event URL: http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assistance/events/stormwater.html
Description: This annual seminar offers updates of rules and regulations in the TCEQ's Water Quality Division to an ever-changing customer base in the regulated community. This seminar details the application and technical review of municipal, industrial, storm water, CAFO and sludge permits. The permitting process is explained in detail and staff answers questions. This exchange helps bring in more accurate permit applications and expedites permitting time frames. There are also updates on homeland security, reclaimed water, pretreatment, and environmental management systems.
Contact: Mary Kelley
Phone Number: 512/239-6324
FAX Number: 512/239-1065
Email Address: events@tceq.texas.gov
RSVP: Required

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Concho County - Agricultural Waste Pesticide Collection (AWPC)
Starting Date: September 28, 2010
Ending Date: September 28, 2010
Event Address: Miller Ag Service & Supply - 1157 U.S. 83 North - Eden, TX. 76837
Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
TCEQ Region: San Angelo (R8)
Cost: Free
TCEQ Involvement: Host
Event URL: www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pesticide
Description: The collection events offer Texans the opportunity to dispose of banned and/or unwanted pesticides as well as other related agricultural items at no cost to them. The word "pesticide" includes all chemicals that are used to kill or control pests. Chemicals included are herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, nematocides, and rodenticides. The following waste chemicals are eligible for collection during AWPC events: Properly rinsed, empty plastic pesticide containers Pesticides Insecticides Fungicides Rodenticides Nematicides Bactericides Growth regulators Harvest aid chemicals Pesticides used on livestock Agricultural related items that are collected include power steering fluid, oil, gasoline, oil filters, fluorescent bulbs, grease, lead-acid batteries, transmission fluid, brake fluid, diesel fuel, and other miscellaneous pesticides.
Contact: Michael Palmer
Phone Number: 325-732-4304
Email Address: m-palmer@tamu.edu
RSVP: Required
Comments: The management and proper disposal of pesticide wastes is costly and complicated for the agricultural and rural communities in Texas. AWPC events were developed as an outreach program to help agricultural producers properly dispose of pesticide wastes thereby removing these chemicals for the environment.

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Petroleum Storage Tank Compliance Workshop
Starting Date: September 29, 2010
Ending Date: September 29, 2010
Event Address: 600 11th Street Wichita Falls, TX 76301 - Wichita Falls Public Library, Room 205
Time: 9:30 am - 1:00 pm
TCEQ Region: Abilene (R3)
Cost: Free
TCEQ Involvement: Host
Event URL: http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assistance/sblga/industry/pst/pst_wkshp.html
Description: Free compliance assistance workshop. Make sure your facility is in compliance if an investigation occurs. Each attendee will receive a copy of the TCEQ's new PST Super Guide and instructions on how to use it to stay in compliance. Hosted by the Small Business & Local Government Assistance (SBLGA) Section.
Contact: Lynn Owens
Phone Number: 817-588-5927
FAX Number: 817-588-5700
Email Address: lyowens@tceq.texas.gov
RSVP: Required
Comments: Free on-line registration is required. For more information or assistance with registration, please call the SBLGA hotline at 1-800-447-2827

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Petroleum Storage Tank Compliance Workshop
Starting Date: September 30, 2010
Ending Date: September 30, 2010
Event Address: 413 SE 4th Amarillo, TX 79101 - Amarillo Public Library, Room A & B
Time: 1:00 pm - 5:00 pm
TCEQ Region: Amarillo (R1)
Cost: Free
TCEQ Involvement: Host
Event URL: http://www.tceq.texas.gov/assistance/sblga/industry/pst/pst_wkshp.html
Description: Free compliance assistance workshop. Make sure your facility is in compliance if an investigation occurs. Each attendee will receive a copy of the TCEQ's new PST Super Guide and instructions on how to use it to stay in compliance. Hosted by the Small Business & Local Government Assistance (SBLGA) Section.
Contact: Patty Avery
Phone Number: 806-468-0505
FAX Number: 806-358-9545
Email Address: paAvery@tceq.texas.gov
RSVP: Required
Comments: Free on-line registration is required. For more information or assistance with registration, please call the SBLGA hotline at 1-800-447-2827

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Gillespie County - Agricultural Waste Pesticide Collection (AWPC)
Starting Date: September 30, 2010
Ending Date: September 30, 2010
Event Address: Gillespie County Fairgrounds - 530 Fair Drive, Highway 16 South - Fredericksburg, TX. 78624
Time: 8:00 AM to 1:00 PM
TCEQ Region: San Antonio (R13)
Cost: Free
TCEQ Involvement: Host
Event URL: www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/pesticide
Description: The collection events offer Texans the opportunity to dispose of banned and/or unwanted pesticides as well as other related agricultural items at no cost to them. The word "pesticide" includes all chemicals that are used to kill or control pests. Chemicals included are herbicides, insecticides, fungicides, nematocides, and rodenticides. The following waste chemicals are eligible for collection during AWPC events: Properly rinsed, empty plastic pesticide containers Pesticides Insecticides Fungicides Rodenticides Nematicides Bactericides Growth regulators Harvest aid chemicals Pesticides used on livestock Agricultural related items that are collected include paint, power steering fluid, oil, gasoline, oil filters, fluorescent bulbs, grease, lead-acid batteries, transmission fluid, brake fluid, diesel fuel, and other miscellaneous pesticides.
Contact: Decky Spiller
Phone Number: 830-997-3452
Email Address: dtspiller@tamu.edu
RSVP: Not Required
Comments: The management and proper disposal of pesticide wastes is costly and complicated for the agricultural and rural communities in Texas. AWPC events were developed as an outreach program to help agricultural producers properly dispose of pesticide wastes thereby removing these chemicals for the environment.

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