A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Proposition 2 Tax Relief For Pollution Control Property

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property Program Timeline: 1993 Texas Legislature Passes HB 1920 Texas Voters Approve Proposition 2 First Application November 1994

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property As of May 31, 2007: Tier I10,691 Tier II 340 Tier III 212 Total11,000

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property Approved97% Denied 2% Withdrawn 1%

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property Average Review Times: Tier I19 Days Tier II42 Days Tier III59 Days

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property Top Five Type of Facility Listed: Chemical Manufacturer Service Station Electric Utility Building Materials Oil Refineries

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property Top Five Types of Equipment Listed: Service Station Equipment Secondary Containment Wastewater Treatment Systems Dust Collectors Stormwater Segregation

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property Application Filed by Media Type: Air Water Waste

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Implementation of Sections 4 & 5 of H.B. 3732: Rule Proposal approved for publication at September 19th Agenda Published in Texas Register on 10/05 Public Comment Period: 10/5 – 11/5 Public Hearing: 10/26 at 10 AM TCEQ Building E, Room 201S Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality In order to Implement Section 4: 1.Replaced the Predetermined Equipment List with the Equipment and Categories List (ECL) 2.Created a new Tier Level – Tier IV 3.Created an expedited review process for Tier IV applications Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Equipment & Categories List Two Part List Part A: Current PEL Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Part B: Equipment Categories from Section 11.31(k) of the Tax Code 1.Listed without set percentages 2.Applicant must propose a use determination percentage which is application specific Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tier IV 1.Applications containing only property on Part B of the ECL 2.Application fee of $500 3.Expedited review – 30 days from date of receipt. Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality In order to Implement Section 5: Create Chapter 18, Rollback Relief for Pollution Control Requirements Adopt the same Equipment & Categories List Adopt the same review standards Develop an Application Form an Guidance Document Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property Contact Information: Ron Hatlett Gary McAthur 512/

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Program Goals Increase environmental performance throughout Texas Provide benefits and incentives for exceptional efforts

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Levels of Participation BRONZE LEVEL  SILVER LEVEL  GOLD LEVEL  PLATINUM LEVEL   Equivalent to EPA National Performance Track

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Benefits Each level of Clean Texas has benefits ranging from recognition to reduced regulatory burden The higher you go in Clean Texas, the better the benefits. See incentives handout for details

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Bronze Level Measurable environmental improvement goals beyond or outside requirements Community environmental service project Annual progress report on environmental goals

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Silver Level Certified Environmental Management System Compliance Assurance goals Annual progress report on environmental goals set in EMS

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Gold Level Certified Environmental Management System Two environmental improvement goals Compliance Assurance goals Two community environmental projects Annual progress report

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Platinum Level Certified Environmental Management System Four environmental improvement goals Compliance Assurance goals Three community environmental projects Annual progress report

A program of the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Take the First Step Download an Application – click “Join Now” Guidance on filling out an application – click Publications, click on “Clean Texas Program Guide” Where can I find more information on EMS – click Publications, click “Clean Texas Independent Assessment Criteria”

2008 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards

2008 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards  Created by the Texas Legislature in 1991 and initiated by the TCEQ  Honors the works of communities, organizations and individuals  161 winners recognized over 14 years  10 diverse categories  Past winners from every region of the state A History of Environmental Stewardship

2008 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards  To reward environmental stewardship  To recognize a spirit of initiative and innovation  To encourage like-minded projects of environmental stewardship  To promote the goals of the TCEQ Mission of the Awards Program

2008 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards BENEFITS OF WINNING  Governor and TCEQ recognition  High-profile awards ceremony  Media recognition in your community and your industry  Video profile of your project for your own use. Why Apply?

2008 Texas Environmental Excellence Awards  Application is easy to complete and available online.  For more information, call Dana Macomb, or Nominations Are Now Open Through October 26, 2007