small business &environmental assistance division

Small Business &Environmental Assistance Division

Brian Christian, DirectorSmall Business Ombudsman

Advanced Air Permitting SeminarSeptember 11, 2012

Small Business & Local Govt Assistance Program

SBLGA provides free, confidentialcompliance assistance to small businessesand small local governments without thethreat of enforcement

Where can you find SBLGA staff?

• This slide contains a graphic representation of the map of Texas with the TCEQ Regions identified. There are Small Business and Local Government Assistance specialists available in every region of the state. Toll-free hotline is 1-800-447-2827.

SBLGATechnical Assistance Outreach

Advocacy

SBLGA• Hotline: 1-800-447-2827

• Compliance Commitment (C2)

• EnviroMentors

Tools & Guidance• The Advocate

• Guidance Documents

• Compliance Tools

Agency Outreach

Statewide Outreach

• Pollution Prevention Workshops–10 cities throughout the state

Barnet Shale Outreach• Pollution Prevention Workshop• Public Open House• Emissions Inventory Workshops• Air Authorization Workshops

Eagle Ford Shale Outreach

• Local Government Workshops• Presentations for Various Groups• Air Authorization Workshop

Publications & Tools• Who Regulates Oil & Gas In Texas• Common Environmental Rules for Oil &

Gas (RG-482)• RV Parks: Am I Regulated (RG – 499)• FAQ – Use of Reclaimed Water

www.TexasOilandGasHelp.org

Where Can You Find Help• Toll Free - 800-447-2827

• TCEQ Regional Offices

• www.TexasEnviroHelp.org

Contact InformationBrian Christian

512-239-5007

brian.christian@tceq.texas.gov