Stationary Source Rules for the Northeast Texas Area
Rules for stationary sources in the Northeast Texas area that are part of the State Implementation Plan strategy to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The Northeast Texas area includes Gregg, Harrison, Rusk, Smith, and Upshur counties.
Controlling Ozone Pollution
Rules reduce ozone by limiting emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from the following stationary sources.
Controlling NOx Emissions
Rules limit NOx emissions from the following sources:
- East Texas Engines
- Nitric Acid Manufacturing (rules apply statewide)
- Utility Electric Generation in East and Central Texas (rules apply in Gregg, Harrison, and Rusk Counties)
- Water Heaters, Small Boilers, and Process Heaters (rules apply statewide)
Controlling VOC Emissions
Rules limit VOC emissions from the following sources:
- Automotive Windshield Washer Fluid (rules apply statewide)
- Degreasing Processes (rules apply in Gregg County)
- Flexographic and Rotogravure Printing (rules apply in Gregg County)
- Fugitive Emissions (rules apply in Gregg County)
- Loading and Unloading Operations
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (rules apply in Gregg County)
- Process Unit Turnaround and Vacuum-Producing Systems in Petroleum Refineries (rules apply in Gregg County)
- Storage Tanks (rules apply in Gregg County)
- Surface Coating Processes (rules apply in Gregg County)
- Transport Vessels
- Water Separation (rules apply in Gregg County)
Controlling Particulate-Matter Pollution
Statewide rules limit particulate matter emissions and opacity from affected stationary sources.
Controlling Sulfur Dioxide Pollution
Statewide rules limit sulfur dioxide emissions and ground-level concentrations from affected stationary sources.
State Implementation Plan
Information on the SIP to improve air quality in the Northeast Texas area
Contact Information
- Contact the Stationary Source Programs Team for additional information about stationary source rules.
- Sign up to receive e-mail updates on SIP-related information, including information on stationary source rules. Select SIP Hot Topics under the Air Quality heading.