The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) promulgated
new and revised rules on September 27, 2007 which will affect many
licensing programs.
Please review the URL below to become acquainted with the newly
adopted Chapter 30 rules for
Texas Administrative Code (TAC), Chapter 30, Subchapter E: Leaking
Petroleum Storage Tank Corrective Action Project Managers and
Specialists, Rules 30.171 - 30.195.
What does the law require?
In accordance with state law,
Texas Water Code Chapter 37, and
Title 30 Texas Administrative Code, Chapters 30 and 334, Subchapter
J rules, any entity who performs or coordinates regulated LPST
corrective action services in the State of Texas, must be
registered with the TCEQ as a LPST Corrective Action Specialist.
Additionally, any individual who supervises any corrective action
required on an LPST site in the State of Texas, must be licensed
with the TCEQ as a LPST Corrective Action Project Manager.
Corrective action services include measures to determine and report
the extent of a release in progress, to halt and prevent future
releases of regulated substances, site cleanup of surface and
subsurface contamination, site closure, and post-remediation
monitoring or any other action reasonably necessary to protect
public health and environmental safety.
Am I on the latest registration/license list?
View the latest list of registered LPST Corrective
Action Specialists or licensed LPST Corrective
Action Project Managers.
Remember to notify us of any address change to ensure your
timely receipt of licenses, registrations, and renewal notices.
How do I register?
| LPST Corrective Action
Registration or Licensing Information |
| To obtain this Registration or License Type
& Level |
You must have this much education
... |
You must have this much experience
... |
Pay an application fee of ... |
Exam Required? ... |
Registration or License will be valid for
... |
| LPST Corrective Action
Specialist* |
None |
2 Years |
$150.00
$232 Effective 01/01/2008 |
No |
2 Years
3 Years Effective 01/01/2008 |
| LPST Corrective Action Project
Manager |
Bachelor of Science
Degree
Substitute additional 2 years experience |
2 Years |
$70.00
$111 Effective 01/01/2008 |
Yes |
2 Years
3 Years Effective 01/01/2008 |
| LPST Corrective Action Project
Manager for the Professional Engineer |
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Associated P.E. Field |
Experience associated with P.E.
License |
None |
No |
Current with Associated P.E.
License |
| LPST Corrective Action Project
Manager for the Professional Geoscientists |
Bachelor of Science Degree in
Associated P.G. Field |
Experience associated with P.G.
License |
None |
No |
Current with Associated P.G.
License |
| * Registered LPST Corrective Action
Specialists are required to submit a financial statement indicating
a minimum net worth of $25,000 and a certificate of insurance for
$1,000,000 minimum general liability coverage. |
Examinations are offered in Austin once each month.
The Registered LPST Corrective Action Specialist & Licensed
LPST Project Manager program is located on the 2nd floor in
Building A of the TCEQ complex, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas
78753.
How do I renew my registration?
You will be mailed a renewal notification to
the last known address on file at least 60 days before your
registration expires. The notification will give you instructions
for renewing your registration using the Texas
Online renewal process.
How do I renew my license?
Online renewal for licenses has not been
developed yet, so you will be mailed a renewal
application to the last known address on file at
least 60 days before your license expires.
If you are unable to renew on-line, please contact our office
immediately to receive a printed renewal application. You can
contact the TCEQ Licensing Section at licenses@tceq.state.tx.us
or phone (512) 239-2192. Please be sure to include your
full name and license number with your request. Remember it is your
responsiblity to timely submit a renewal application.
- you may renew your license or registration, provided it has not
been revoked or been expired for more than 30 days. You must renew
using the Texas Oline renewal process or submit a completed
application, pay the appropriate fee (within 30 days of the
license's expiration date). Additionally, you must provide proof of
completing the required 32 credit hours of continuing education (if
applicable) before your license's expiration date by submitting a
copy of your training certificates with your renewal application if
renewing mail or fax copies of your course completion certificates
to (512) 239-6272.
Additional Program Information
The Registered LPST Corrective Action Specialist & Licensed
LPST Project Manager program can provide you with: registration and
license applications; training provider lists; license and renewal
records; duplicate certificates; information on reciprocity for
Professional Engineers; and Professional Geoscientists.
The Registered LPST Corrective Action Specialist and Licensed
LPST Project Manager program is located on the 2nd floor in
Building A of the TCEQ complex, 12100 Park 35 Circle, Austin, Texas
78753.
Contact: For more information regarding
registration, please contact Yalonda Dover at 512/239-2192, licenses@tceq.state.tx.us
