TCEQ & SWP3 Field Reference Guides
Practical explanations of Texas Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (TPDES) rules, direct page citations into the 2023 General Permit, STEERS account walkthroughs, and reportable spill tables.
TXR150000 Permit Quick Links
Direct section-by-section citations and page links into the 2023 TPDES Construction General Permit (TXR150000) covering stabilization, BMP maintenance, inspection triggers, and site rules.
Reportable Quantities Table (40 CFR § 117.3)
Searchable reference table of all 296 hazardous substances and their Clean Water Act Section 311 reportable spill quantities in pounds and kilograms.
Dewatering Observation & Evaluation Report
Daily observation requirements, mandatory 24-hour report contents, and our downloadable Dewatering Report PDF template for days when dewatering discharges occur.
It's Raining... When Do I Need to Inspect My Site?
How the 0.5-inch rainfall threshold works for single-day and multi-day storms under the 14-day + rain event inspection schedule.
Permit Renewal Brings New Rules (2023 TXR150000 Summary)
Key operational changes in the 5-year TPDES General Permit renewal: daily dewatering evaluations, dated corrective action logs, multi-day rain rules, waste cover rules, and adverse condition exceptions.
STEERS Account Setup & eNOI Information
Exact answers to the TCEQ STEERS account creation questions, E-Sign SPA instructions with a Texas Driver's License, and what ProTex needs (ER# and SOS filing number) to prepare your NOI.
Local DFW Cities Additional MS4 Requirements
Cities in the Dallas–Fort Worth Metroplex that require BOTH 7-day routine inspections AND 0.5-inch rain event inspections.
When Can I Terminate My Permit?
TCEQ Final Stabilization requirements (70% native perennial vegetative cover) and the step-by-step checklist for terminating coverage for Primary and Secondary Operators.
Home Builder SWP3 Requirements in Subdivisions
How TPDES permit coverage transitions from the land developer to individual home builders as subdivision lots are taken down and sold.
Do I Have to Inspect My Project?
When construction stormwater inspections must begin, when they end, and the two standard TCEQ inspection schedule options.
What Is a “Common Plan of Development”?
Why disturbing less than 1 acre still requires an SWP3 and TCEQ permit coverage when your work is part of a larger phased development.
Who Needs a Permit? (Small vs. Large Construction)
Official TCEQ thresholds for Small Construction (1 to <5 acres), Large Construction (5+ acres), under-1-acre exemptions, and routine maintenance exclusions.
Construction Support Activities (Dedicated Batch Plants)
When a temporary concrete or asphalt batch plant can be permitted under TXR150000 instead of TXR050000, including the 1-mile rule, quarterly effluent grab sampling, and 18"–24" perimeter berm controls.
Ready to start a new SWP3 or set up self-inspections?
Submit your project details at newprojectform.com or open protexionapp.com to manage field inspections.