Stationary Source Rules for the Corpus Christi Area
Rules for stationary sources in the Corpus Christi area that are part of the State Implementation Plan strategy to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards. The CC area includes Nueces and San Patricio Counties.
Controlling Ozone Pollution
Rules reduce ozone by limiting emissions of nitrogen oxides (NOx) and volatile organic compounds (VOCs) from stationary sources.
Controlling NOx Emissions
Rules limit NOx emissions from the following sources:
- Nitric Acid Manufacturing (rules apply statewide)
- Utility Electric Generation in East and Central Texas (rules apply in Nueces County)
- Water Heaters, Small Boilers, and Process Heaters (rules apply statewide)
Controlling VOC Emissions
Rules limit VOC emissions from the following sources:
- Pharmaceutical Manufacturing (rules apply in Nueces County)
- Process Unit Turnaround and Vacuum-Producing Systems in Petroleum Refineries (rules apply in Nueces County)
- Storage Tanks
- Surface Coating Processes (rules apply in Nueces County)
- Transport Vessels
- Vent Gas
- Water Separation
Controlling Particulate Matter Pollution
Statewide rules limit particulate matter emissions and opacity from affected sources. Fugitive dust control rules also apply in a portion of Nueces County.
Controlling Sulfur Dioxide Pollution
Statewide rules limit sulfur dioxide emissions and ground level concentrations from affected sources.
State Implementation Plan
Information on the SIP to improve air quality in the Corpus Christi 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.