Announcements for New Source Review
Announcements of meetings, regulatory changes, and other significant information from the Air Permits Division. List includes all announcements for approximately the last year.
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May 3, 2012: Surface Coating Maintenance, Startup, and Shutdown Outreach Group
The Surface Coating Maintenance, Startup, and Shutdown Outreach Group was formed for the purpose of receiving comments and suggestions on authorizing planned maintenance, startup, and shutdown (MSS) activities as required by Title 30 Texas Administrative Code Section 101.222(h).
April 25, 2012: On April 17, 2012, the EPA finalized new rules for the oil and gas industry. See EPA’s Web site 
for additional information.
February 8, 2012: TCEQ Adopts Rule on MACT Standards That Also Modifies Hearing Procedures
About 30 TAC 116.128, concerning implementation of the EPA’s maximum achievable control technology for utilities, and modifying procedures for hearings on contested cases.
February 17, 2012: TCEQ has updated guidance, reformatted webpages, and implemented the revisions to the Permit by Rule and Standard Permit for the Oil and Gas Industry.
The web-pages for the oil and gas industry Permit by Rule and Standard Permit have been revised to include an easy-to-follow format along with updated guidance, instructions and tools for more effective registration or permitting of these sites. In addition, the commission has adopted minor revisions to Section 106.352, Oil and Gas Handling and Production Facilities, and the non-rule Air Quality Standard Permit for Oil and Gas Handling and Production Facilities.
The proposed rulemaking would revise Section 106.352 to restore the requirement that any facility handling sour gas shall be located at least one-quarter mile from any recreational area or residence or other structure, as the requirement existed in Section 106.352 prior to the January 26, 2011 amendment. The proposed rulemaking would also correct typographical errors in Section 106.352 and the non-rule Air Quality Standard Permit for Oil and Gas Handling and Production Facilities.
Senate Bill 1250, 82nd Legislative Session (2011), is effective on September 1, 2011
This self-implementing legislation removes the 440 yard distance requirement for concrete crushers that are producing a product that contains recycled materials and are located: in an enclosed building; within 25 miles of an international border; and in a municipality with a population of more than 6100 and less than 20,000.
May 27, 2011: Online Registration for New Barnett Shale Oil and Gas PBR Available in ePermits
Registration for the new oil and gas PBR is available in ePermits for Level 1 and 2. Even if your site is located outside of the Barnett Shale area you may voluntarily register under these requirements.
March 10, 2011: Implementation of New Non-Rule Air Standard Permit for Pollution Control Projects
On February 9, 2011, the TCEQ adopted a new non-rule standard permit for pollution control projects.
The TCEQ Air Permits division will receive comments and questions on various tools and guidance. Review for "submit by" dates and contact information.
March 10, 2010: Change to Modeling Procedures (PDF)
September 30, 2009: Guidance - Calculating VOC Flash Emissions from Crude Oil and Condensate Tanks at Oil and Gas Production Sites
The TCEQ has issued guidance for evaluating flash emissions and the methodologies used to estimate these emissions.
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December 11, 2008: New TCEQ Guidance Regarding Vacated MACT Standards
The U.S. Federal Courts have vacated several Maximum Achievable Control Technology Standards. The TCEQ is posting two memorandums to provide guidance. |
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July 31, 2009: Modeling and Effects Review Applicability (MERA) Guidance Document
Minor revisions to the MERA document have been made; toxicology effects evaluation has been described in a new Appendix D. |
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May 1, 2008: New Public Notice Policy for New Source Review Permit Renewals
Renewal public notices will now explain changes that have occurred since issuance. Effective May 19, 2008, permit holders will be required to submit revised Form PI-1R. |
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August 9, 2007: Processing Preconstruction Permit Renewals during an Amendment Action.
Information on processing preconstruction renewals and amendments concurrently. |
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Feb 7, 2007: New Surface Coating Requirements
If you apply surface coating to metal parts, you may need to certify that you will not emit more than 10 tons per year (tpy) of a single hazardous air pollutant (HAP) and less than 25 tpy of total HAPs for the site. |
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March 20, 2008: EPA Letter Regarding Flexible Permit Rules
Notice of letter received from the United States Environmental Protection Agency regarding rules for Flexible Permit program. |
