TCEQ sets revision to outdoor burning

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) today released a revision to Outdoor Burning in Texas, a guide which helps summarize and explain Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, sections 111.201-22, the state's burning regulations.

The 19-page document provides answers to the most often asked questions, including:

• Do I have to get my neighbor's approval before I can legally burn?

Written approval must be obtained beforehand, if the burning takes place less than 300 feet from any structure, including a nearby residence, or business, as well as livestock, or certain vegetation.

• How do I report someone who is illegally burning outdoors?

You may report burning to the local air pollution control office, or the nearest TCEQ regional office.

The TCEQ also provides a toll free Environmental Complaint Hotline, 888-777- 3186.

The document is available free of charge, on the publications page [http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/comm_exec/f ormspubs/pubs/rg/rg-049.html] of the TCEQ Web site.