Supplemental Environmental Projects “SEPs” are projects that benefit the environment.  In certain circumstances, an entity alleged to have violated environmental laws or regulations may undertake to perform a SEP as part of the resolution of the matter.  The SEP may be undertaken in addition to or in lieu of fines or penalties, or as an offset to fines or penalties.  SEPs are typically implemented in the same locale and provide enhancement in the same medium as the alleged environmental violation.  SEPs may be part of federal, state or local settlement agreements or orders.  The City of Houston maintains a list of projects, which qualify as SEPs, and welcomes the opportunity to discuss these projects with interested parties.

You can find a list of approved City of Houston projects from the TCEQ’s website at http://www.tceq.state.tx.us/legal/sep/counties/harris.html.  They are listed by County.

SUPPLEMENTAL PROGRAMS