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Representatives from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Austin visited Port Houston to discuss efforts to further reduce seaport and rail yard emissions Oct. 24.<\/p>\n
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Port Houston staff shared updates on the port\u2019s air quality programs such as the goods movement emission inventory, the clean air strategy plan and the truck drayage loan program.<\/p>\n
The Greater Houston Port Bureau also attended, as the trade organization represents a large number of private and public companies along the Houston Ship Channel.<\/p>\n
TCEQ officials noted that Houston is a major focus when the organization considers environmental initiatives due to the city\u2019s large population and many petrochemical businesses among other factors.<\/p>\n
Port Houston is the local sponsor for the federal Houston Ship Channel and is responsible for maintaining the waterway through dredging projects. <\/p>\n
Trucking companies and cargo-handling equipment dealerships as well as fleet owners later joined the discussion to learn firsthand about the Commission\u2019s emissions reduction plans and opportunities, including program applications and requirements.<\/p>\n
TCEQ officials also received a tour of the Bayport Container Terminal and a Port of Houston fireboat tour along the waterway to view current port dredging activities.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
Representatives from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality in Austin visited Port Houston to discuss efforts to further reduce seaport and rail yard emissions Oct. 24. […]<\/p>\n