Projections show the 2022 Atlantic Hurricane Season will likely be hot and heavy – the only thing that’s changed are the names Before the start of every hurricane season, the World Meteorological Organization assigns a list of names for tropical storms in alphabetical order. The names are cycled in and out every six years, although … Continue reading What’s in a name?
Waste Not, Want Not
Pollution Prevention program aims to stop waste before it starts Waste not, want not. As with most proverbs, the source of this little nugget is unknown, but regardless of its author, the maxim captures the intent of TCEQ’s Pollution Prevention program, aka P2. P2 came into being following legislation enacted by Texas lawmakers more … Continue reading Waste Not, Want Not
TCEQ forms Engineering Group
TCEQ Engineering Group provides training to maintain an edge during pandemic by Victoria Cann As part of National Engineers Week, we wanted to highlight what TCEQ engineers are doing to continue to be the best engineers they can. Agency engineers formed the TCEQ Engineering Group to assist up and coming engineers, and maintain a … Continue reading TCEQ forms Engineering Group
Winter storm safety tips
If possible, stay inside, and follow the four p’s – people, pets, pipes, and plants. One of the best ways to stay safe during severe winter weather is to prepare properly. With the approaching winter storm set to impact many portions of Texas, especially north of I-10, we have some tips on how to prepare … Continue reading Winter storm safety tips
TCEQ recognized for chemical risk assessment methods
It’s not every day that a state agency is recognized by a renowned international health organization, but that’s what happened recently when the WHO gave a shout-out to TCEQ for its leadership in review methods used in chemical risk assessments. In a summary of global initiatives that employ systematic review of data in the formation … Continue reading TCEQ recognized for chemical risk assessment methods