What are the Requirements for New Oil and Gas Projects Under Standard Permit and Located in Barnett Shale Counties?

Links to rules, guidance and detailed information for claiming standard permits for oil and gas projects in Barnett Shale.

New Standard Permit projects located in Barnett Shale counties

Counties in the Barnett Shale Area
Archer, Bosque, Clay, Comanche, Cooke, Coryell, Dallas, Denton, Eastland, Ellis, Erath, Hill, Hood, Jack, Johnson, Montague, Palo Pinto, Parker, Shackelford, Stephens, Somervell, Tarrant, and Wise Counties.

For all projects constructed or facilities modified on or after Apr. 1, 2011, the non-rule standard permit (a–k) applies:

OGS New Project Notification. For any new projects that start construction after April 1, 2011 in the 23 counties of the Barnett Shale, new ePermits notification and registration requirements apply. Prior to construction, a notification with basic information must be submitted.
OGS New Project Registration. Ninety days after submitting the OGS New Project Notification, a more detailed registration for the standard permit is required via hard copy.

How do I submit a notification or registration electronically through ePermits?

Introduction

Access ePermits through the State of Texas Environmental Reporting System. If you already have a STEERS account, simply update it to include the Air New Source Review program area. Further information is at STEERS Help.

Steps to register a site or facility:

Determine if the site is located in one of the Barnett Shale counties (or voluntarily register) and what authorization is applicable:

Determining Which Authorization is Most Appropriate for Oil and Gas Operations

Oil and Gas Emissions Spreadsheet

Submit the New Project Notification for new or existing sites in ePermits. The notification must be done before submitting the registration.
Within 90 days from the start of construction or implementation of changes, submit the Standard Permit registration in hard copy to the TCEQ.
Within 45 days from submission of your registration, you will receive an e-mail or letter of approval or deficiency from the TCEQ.

Things to remember:

The notification must be done in the following order:

1. Fill out the application in ePermits.
2. Sign the application electronically.
3. Pay the fee via ePay.
4. Submit notification or registration and you’re done!

Access Rights

What if you need to give access to someone else to view, sign, pay, or submit the online application?

Here are the different way to give access or have someone give you access:

Give access by reference code or password
Give access by using their STEERS account ID or password
Have them give you access using your STEERS account ID or password

If ePermits is not available

Use of the ePermits system for notification, registration, and certification is strongly encouraged as it streamlines the process for both the customer and TCEQ staff. However, if the ePermits system is not available for more than 24 hours or not otherwise accessible, hard copies of notifications, registrations, or certifications may be submitted by first-class mail.

Contact Information

Questions about STEERS: contact support personnel at 512-239-6925 or e-mail steers@tceq.texas.gov.

Questions about ePermits and Oil and Gas: contact us at 512-239-1250 or e-mail airog@tceq.texas.gov.

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