State Lead Investigation or Remediation
In some instances, TCEQ assumes the responsibility to investigate
and remediate hazardous material on the rights of way. TxDOT has
executed a "State Lead Master Agreement" with the Texas Commission
on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) for temporary use of right of way
during petroleum substance investigation and/or remediation which
contains terms and conditions that must be followed. When TCEQ assumes
the responsibility to investigate and/or remediate petroleum or hazardous
substances, TCEQ issues a written project authorization. The TCEQ
contractor submits a request to access TxDOT right of way (Form
).