Environmental Health & Safety

Environmental Health

EHS assists faculty, staff, and students in maintaining compliance applicable environmental regulations. These include rules for air emissions, water discharges, waste disposal, and petroleum storage tanks. The University is very much like a small city in terms of environmental compliance, requiring coordination at the local, state, and federal level. The University is also a member of the Campus Safety, Health, and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA).

• Regulated Waste

  • Request Waste Removal
  • Approved Disposal Procedures
  • Used Oil
  • Universal Waste

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• Food Service

  • Grease, Lint, and Grit Traps
  • Used Cooking Oil
  • Air Permits

• Laboratories

  • No Pour Policy
  • Air Permits
  • Request Waste Removal

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• Construction

  • Air Permits
  • Stormwater
  • Petroleum Storage Tanks

• Building Managers

  • Air Permits
  • Grease, Lint, Grit Traps
  • Universal Waste

• Spills and Releases

  • Regulated Waste Information
  • SOP and Guidelines

External Resources

• Environmental Protection Agency
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
• Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
• Texas Department of State Health Services
• City of Houston Health Department - Special Wastes
• City of Houston Bureau of Pollution Control
• Harris County Pollution Control Services
• Harris County Stormwater Management
• Fort Bend County Environmental Health

Environmental Health Areas

• Water
• Petroleum Products
• Air Emissions