Air Permitting for New Ethanol Transloading Operations: Ensuring Compliance for Bulk Liquid Storage & Transfer Facilities
A bulk liquid storage and transfer operator sought to launch a new ethanol transloading operation involving rail-to-truck transfers using closed-loop loading. ESE Partners completed a full Permit by Rule (PBR) authorization — delivering detailed emissions evaluations, regulatory applicability confirmation, and seamless coordination with TCEQ to support a compliant and on-schedule facility startup.
Annual Waste Summary (AWS): What Texas Generators Need to Prepare Before the March 1 Deadline
The Annual Waste Summary (AWS) is a mandatory reporting requirement for Texas hazardous and industrial waste generators — and the March 1 deadline arrives quickly. To avoid last-minute stress, facilities should begin validating waste data and generator status now. Here’s what you need to know and how ESE Partners supports a clean, accurate, audit-ready AWS submittal.
Tier II Reporting: What Texas Facilities Need to Prepare Before the March 1 Deadline
Every year, facilities across Texas face the same challenge: preparing an accurate Tier II report before the March 1 deadline. Whether you manage a manufacturing site, warehouse, utility operation, or industrial facility, staying ahead now can prevent costly delays later. Here’s what you need to know — and how ESE Partners supports full Tier II compliance from start to finish.
Understanding NSPS OOOO (Quad O): What Oil & Gas Operators Need to Know — and How ESE Partners Keeps Texas Projects Compliant
NSPS OOOO, better known as “Quad O,” is one of the EPA’s most significant federal air regulations impacting upstream and midstream oil & gas operations. From compressors to storage tanks to well sites, operators must control emissions, document monitoring activities, and maintain strict compliance. In this deep-dive, ESE Partners breaks down what Quad O requires, why it matters, and how our team helps Texas operators stay compliant while keeping projects efficient and moving forward.
USACE Proposes New WOTUS Definition: What Texas Developers, Municipalities & Infrastructure Teams Need to Know
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers has announced a proposed rule to redefine Waters of the United States (WOTUS), with a final rule expected in 2026. ESE Partners is already reviewing the pre-publication draft to understand potential impacts on data collection, delineations, and permitting across Texas. Here’s what the new definition could mean for upcoming projects—and how we’re preparing clients for what’s ahead.
When the Ground Tells a Story: Managing Leaking Petroleum Storage Tanks (LPST) Responsibly in Texas
Leaking petroleum storage tanks can leave lasting impacts on soil, groundwater, and property value. Through the TCEQ’s LPST Program, contaminated sites are identified, remediated, and brought to safe closure. ESE Partners combines technical expertise with regulatory insight to deliver efficient, compliant, and cost-effective remediation across Texas.