Air PBR 106.352: Oil and Gas Handling and Production Facilities
Introduction
All stationary facilities, or groups of facilities, at a site which handle gases and liquids associated with the production, conditioning, processing, and pipeline transfer of fluids or gases found in geologic formations on or beneath the earth's surface including, but not limited to, crude oil, natural gas, condensate, and produced water that satisfy the general conditions of Title 30, Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC), Section 106.4 
, and the specific conditions of 30 TAC Section 106.352 are permitted by rule. The commission also has available rule language in an easy-to-read format for the permit by rule.
Applicability
- Jurisdiction and Start of Construction
- Historical authorization options for existing, unchanged facilities
- Determining Which Authorization is Most Appropriate for Oil and Gas Operations New or Modified
- Air Permitting Options for New or Modified Facilities
- Maintenance, Startup, and Shutdown
Authorization under PBR
Registration for PBR
Whether filing electronically for a Barnett Shale project, or hard copy, a registration for and oil and gas PBR should contain certain items. List of important registration content. In addition, unless electronically filing a new Barnett Shale project, a PI-7 Form, Core Data form, and all supporting documentation must be submitted.
Certification for PBR
In certain cases, a PBR registration or claim should be certified. List of issues related to needing to certify a claim or registration. In addition, unless electronically filing and certifying a new Barnett Shale project, a PI-7-CERT Form, Core Data form, and all supporting documentation must be submitted.
Fees
Tools
In conjunction with the oil and gas rule development, the oil and gas team has assembled several tools to assist in completing PBR and standard permit registrations and determine compliance. The TCEQ is always seeking comment and input on improving or clarifying guidance and tools. Please feel free to send any questions and comments to airog@tceq.texas.gov.
- Federal Standards Applicability Table
- Emission Calculations Spreadsheet
- Representative Gas and Liquid Analysis
- Flash Emissions Evaluation
- Produced Water Evaluation
- Truck Loading/Unloading Evaluation
- Control Device Charts
- Vapor Recovery Units
- Barge and Ship Loading Authorization and Emissions Guidance
- Impacts Evaluation Guidance
What do I do if the site does not qualify for the PBR?
Background Information on Recent Changes
Other information and resources for Oil and Gas
- Small Business and Local Government Assistance
- Oil and Gas Facilities: Compliance Resources
- Who Regulates Oil and Gas Activities in Texas?
- Additional Resources Related to Oil and Gas Activities in Texas
If you have questions about this or any other PBR, contact us:
e-mail: airog@tceq.texas.gov
phone: 512-239-1250
fax: 512-239-2101
