Implementation for 16 TAC Chapter 4 New and Amended Rules
February 11, 2025On December 17, 2024, The Railroad Commission (RRC) adopted revisions to 16 Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 4, Subchapter B, relating to Commercial Recycling; and new 16 TAC Chapter 4, Subchapter A, relating to Oil and Gas Waste Management. The RRC is inviting interested parties to participate in the implementation of the rules.
NOTE: The official document will be available on the Secretary of State's website July 1, 2025.
You can view the adopted revisions here and adopted penalties here.
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Proposed Implementation Timeline
January – February 2025
- RRC develops guidance and forms
March – April 2025
- Guidance and forms posted for public comment
- Guidance and forms presented to Commissioners for approval
May – June 2025
- Training on guidance and forms
July 2025
- July 1, 2025 — Rules Effective
- July 14-16 — Training on guidance and forms at the 2025 RRC Regulatory Conference
Send questions related to this rule implementation to the RRC via email at enviro.permits@rrc.texas.gov and include “Chapter 4” in the subject line.
