State Managed Cleanup Program
The Site Remediation Section utilizes the State Managed Cleanup Fund in coordination with the RRC District Offices to cleanup pollution of abandoned oil and gas sites.
Funding for the program comes from regulatory fees, permit fees and bond fees paid by the Oil and Gas industry.
An abandoned site becomes a candidate for state cleanup when the responsible party fails or refuses to take action, or is unknown, deceased or bankrupt. Cleanup prioritization is based on public health, safety, and the protection of the environment.
Questions about the RRC State Managed Cleanup Program should be directed to the Site Remediation Section or 512-463-6765 or the Railroad Commission District Office which the site of interest is located.
Contacts:
Byron Ellington byron.ellington@rrc.state.tx.us or Bill Miertschin william.miertschin@rrc.state.tx.us @ 512-463-6765
Links
Bidding on State Managed Cleanups: http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/environmental/plugging/bidopportunity.php
Oil Field Cleanup Financial Information: http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/environmental/ofcfund/index.php
Railroad Commission District Map: http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/forms/maps/ogdivisionmap.php
Railroad Commission Oil and Gas District Offices: http://www.rrc.state.tx.us/forms/forms/og/checklist.php#dst