publicaciones ambientales

Environmental Four Rs for the Home: Reduce, Reuse, Recycle, Rebuy - Prevent pollution and save money by making practical changes in ways of using energy, water, materials, and chemicals around the house. PDF

Lead Poisoning: What are the Sources? What are the Risks? - Explains dangers of lead and how to reduce risk. PDF

(Texas STEP) Solving Water and Wastewater Problems Through Self-Help - Information on the STEP program and how it works. PDF

Nonpoint Source Pollution: Answers to Frequently Asked - Information on non-point source pollution, where it comes from, and how it affects water quality. PDF

Recycle Your Used Batteries Here - Poster (in English and Spanish) to be displayed at businesses that accept used motor-vehicle batteries or other lead-acid batteries for recycling. PDF 

Recycle Your Used Oil and Oil Filters - Poster (in English and Spanish) that informs people it is illegal to improperly dispose of used oil and used oil filters in Texas. PDF  

You Can Call on Us - Publication that briefly describes the TNRCC's Small Business and Local Government Assistance program. PDF  

Worm Composting - Provides brief easy-to-understand waste reduction information in English targeted at apartment dwellers, and/or Texans who do not have yards, or have physical limitations. PDF

Illegal Dumping, Let's Work Together to Stop - Brochure on stopping illegal dumping. Order a copy

When You Care for Your Car You Care for the Air (poster) - Explains how cars and trucks contribute to air pollution and what drivers can do to help. Order a copy.

Texas-Tamaulipas Partners for Development of a Clean Environment and Environmental Excellence Awards - Describes a bi-state environmental leadership and recognition program for industry--similar to Clean Texas--involving Texas and Tamaulipas, Mexico. Jointly sponsored by TNRCC and Secretariat of Urban Development and Ecology. PDF  

Tenant Guide to Allocated Water or Wastewater Service - A summary of TNRCC rules on utility allocation for tenants of apartments, mobile home parks, and multi-use facilities where the owner bills for water or wastewater service on an allocated basis. PDF  

Tenant Guide to Submetered Water or Wastewater Service - A summary of TNRCC rules on utility submetering for tenants of apartments, mobile home parks, and multi-use facilities where the owner bills for water or wastewater on a submetered basis. PDF  

Do You Want to Report an Environmental Problem? Do You Have Information or Evidence? - Explains how to report an environmental problem and what happens after you do. PDF

Creosote: What is it? What are the risks? - Explains the dangers of creosote and how to reduce the risk. PDF  

How Can a Superfund Site Affect My Property? - Information relevant to owners of properties that are near state Superfund sites in Texas. PDF

Let's Tackle the Grease in This Kitchen - Poster (in English and Spanish) that illustrates the do's and don’ts of handling grease in any kitchen and points out ways to prevent grease from blocking sewer lines. PDF

AirCheckTexas - What to Do if You Can't Afford Vehicle Emission Repairs - Explains the state's new financial assistance program for low-income drivers whose vehicles fail emissions testing. Drivers who can use the funds to make emissions-related repairs or buy a replacement vehicle. PDF  

Outdoor Burning in Texas - Guidance for interpreting the Outdoor Burning Rule, which became effective September 16, 1996. PDF

Auto Body Shops, An Overview of Pollution Prevention, Rules and Permits - A guide for what the auto body shop industry needs to know to comply with state and federal laws. Order a copy

One Meter Per Residence Requirements - Excerpts of the TNRCC rules relating to one water meter per residence requirements. PDF

The TCEQ Has Inspected Your Business. What Does This Mean to You? - Overview of TCEQ's enforcement process, covers the basic rights and responsibilities involved. PDF  

Hazardous Waste from Mexican Maquiladoras to the United States, Electronic Tracking of Hazardous Waste - As required by Senate Bill 843, 75th Legislature. PDF

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