Types of Authorization for Flares and Vapor Combustors

The following list of permit authorizations is arranged in order of the time and effort required to obtain authorization.

• Permits by Rule (PBRs) for Flares and Vapor Combustors. These links will take you to the specific PBR that may apply to your facility. Review the general information for qualifying and applying for a PBR. Contact air permitting staff regarding partial permitting policies.
  
  
  • Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Section 106.261 - Facilities (Emission Limitations)
  • Section 106.262 - Facilities (Emission and Distance Limitations)
  • Section 106.492 - Flares

• Standard Permit for Oil and Gas
• Standard Permit for Air Quality Pollution Control Projects

• Construction Permit - If you cannot qualify for another type of permit authorization, you must apply for a case-by-case construction permit under 30 TAC Chapter 116.
  
  
• Flexible Permit (PDF) - 30 TAC 116, Subchapter G

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