Pollution Prevention Advisory Committee

The Pollution Prevention Advisory Committee advises the TCEQ on matters involving pollution prevention. Authorized under the Texas Health and Safety Code (Solid Waste Disposal Act, Section 361.0215), Exit the TCEQ it also advises the commission on the state’s waste reduction policy ( Section 361.502), Exit the TCEQ and helps the agency implement the Recycling Market Development Implementation Program (Section 361.423). Exit the TCEQ

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About the Committee

The Pollution Prevention Advisory Committee (PPAC) is composed of nine voting members who offer a balanced representation of environmental and public interest groups and the regulated community.

It advises the commission on issues such as these:

  • The appropriate organization of state agencies and the financial and technical resources required to aid the state in its efforts to promote waste reduction and minimization;

  • The development of public awareness programs to educate citizens about hazardous waste and the appropriate disposal of hazardous waste and hazardous materials that are used and collected by households;

  • The provision of technical assistance to local governments for the development of waste-management strategies designed to assist small quantity generators of hazardous waste;

  • Other possible programs to more effectively implement the state’s hierarchy of preferred waste management technologies as set forth in Health and Safety Code 361.023(a); and

  • The creation and implementation of the strategically directed regulatory structure developed under the Water Code Section 5.755). Exit the TCEQ

The committee reports quarterly to the commission on its activities (including suggestions or proposals for future activities and other matters the committee considers important). It also assists the commission with integrating innovative programs into the commission’s operations, including program administration, strategic planning, and staff training.

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Schedule of Meetings

Meetings are open to the public so anyone who is interested may attend and observe the proceedings.

November 20, 2008
TCEQ Complex
Building E, Room 201
12100 Park 35 Circle
Austin, Texas 78753

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Agendas and Minutes

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Staff Contact

For more information or to suggest topics for meetings, contact the TCEQ by phone at 512-239-3100, or by e-mail (ppc@tceq.state.tx.us) with “Pollution Prevention Advisory Committee” in the subject line.

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Last Modified 11/18/08
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