The TCEQ 00784 form, integral to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality's mandate, serves as an essential tool for companies striving to adhere to the principles of Pollution Prevention (P2). As an Annual Progress Report (APR), it meticulously documents the efforts and strides taken by facilities within Texas towards minimizing pollution and promoting sustainability. The form is divided into several sections, starting with a detailed description of the facility, including but not limited to, its name, addresses, and contact information for the pollution prevention liaison. It requires the reporting of the current report year and inquires whether the submission amends a previously submitted report. The heart of the form lies in elucidating projected and actual reduction achievements in hazardous waste (HW) generation and Toxic Release Inventory (TRI) releases/transfers. This projection is not just a snapshot of the current year but a strategic overview of anticipated outcomes by the goal year, marking the fifth year from the initiation of the current plan. Facilities outline their success in implementing good operational practices, inventory control measures, and modification of processes or materials—all aimed at reducing their environmental footprint. Notably, the form provides an opportunity for businesses to describe modifications to their pollution prevention plans and detail the specific activities undertaken to mitigate waste at its source during the report year. This structured approach not only aids in tracking progress but also in identifying areas needing improvement. Moreover, the TCEQ 00784 form underscores the importance of recognizing facilities that excel in their pollution prevention efforts, offering them a chance to share their success stories through an Optional Case Study Form. Submission of this form is mandated under the Waste Reduction Policy Act, highlighting its criticality not just for regulatory compliance but as a testament to a facility's commitment to environmental stewardship.
| Question | Answer |
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| Form Name | Form Tceq 00784 |
| Form Length | 2 pages |
| Fillable? | No |
| Fillable fields | 0 |
| Avg. time to fill out | 30 sec |
| Other names | tceq 00784 tceq 00784 form |
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
P2 Annual Progress Report
Required APR
Form
PART 1. FACILITY DESCRIPTION
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Does this report revise a previously submitted APR? ❑ Yes |
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PART 2. PROJECTED AMOUNTS FOR GOAL YEAR (FROM YOUR PLAN)
Goal Year (the fifth year of your plan): ____________ |
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Facility Name: ___________________________________________ Date: ______________________________________________
Part 3. Reduction Achievement for the Report Year
Source Reduction Activities
Estimate the amount of reduction for hazardous waste generation and TRI release/transfer that your facility experienced in each category below.
Estimate Quantity
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1.Good Operating Practices
2.Inventory Control
3.Spill and Leak Prevention
4.Raw Material Modifications
5.Process Modifications
6.Cleaning and Degreasing
7.Surface Preparation and Finishing
8.Product Modification
9.Total Source Reduction (Sum
Briefly describe any modifications to your plan as well as your pollution prevention projects, especially the activity you undertook to reduce waste at it’s source for the report year:
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If your project was successful please complete the Optional Case Study Form at the end of this document and send it to us. TCEQ likes to recognize companies who have had great successes.
Note: Submission of waste minimization information and information about HW generated and TRI released and transferred for the previous reporting year is required by the Waste Reduction Policy Act. SQG’s that are
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