Controlling Sulfur Dioxide Pollution
Rules in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 112 that are part of the State Implementation Plan strategy to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for sulfur dioxide.
Areas Affected
The rules apply statewide.
Rule Citation
30 TAC Chapter 112, Subchapter A
Description of Rules
- The rules limit net ground level concentrations of sulfur dioxide (SO2).
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The rules also set allowable SO2 emission rates for:
- sulfuric acid plants;
- sulfur recovery plants;
- steam generators fired by solid fossil fuels;
- combustion of liquid fuel; and
- nonferrous smelter processes.
- The rules contain associated compliance, reporting, and recordkeeping requirements for affected sources.
Rule History
The Chapter 112 rule history discusses revisions to the rules, including their proposal and adoption, the associated State Implementation Plan revision, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval.
Compliance Resources
- The Decision Support System can help you determine if you are subject to the Chapter 112 rules
- TexasEnviroHelp: Small Business and Local Government Assistance
Related Information
- State Implementation Plan: Air Pollution from Sulfur Dioxide
- Air Permits and Registrations
- Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property
- Point Source Emissions Inventory
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.