Hazardous Materials Management and Pollution Prevention and Abatement
General
Under state and federal laws, a landowner is responsible for abating hazardous wastes. Purchasing contaminated land places the burden of abatement on the new owner. Known hazardous materials must be abated prior to construction, and construction must stop when hazardous materials are encountered during construction. Therefore, the LG must determine whether hazardous wastes occur in existing and new right of way. Contaminated right of way cannot be purchased in TxDOT’s name.
Federal Requirements
A variety of federal laws and regulations govern generation and abatement of pollutants.
- Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act,
- Resource Conservation and Recovery Act of 1976,
- National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants
Guidance for these subjects and others can be found at the
website.
State Requirements
A variety of state regulations govern generation and abatement of pollutants.
- Texas Asbestos Health Protection
- Spill Prevention and Control
- Municipal Solid Waste
- Brownfields Initiatives
- Underground and Above Ground Storage Tanks
- Industrial Solid Waste and Municipal Hazardous Waste
- Texas Risk Reduction Program
Required Practices
The
provides information related to the required practices and responsibilities of the LG and TxDOT for dealing with hazardous materials.