Controlling VOC Emissions from Storage Tanks
Rules in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 115 for controlling emissions of volatile organic compounds from storage tanks. These rules are part of the State Implementation Plan strategy to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standard for ozone.
Areas Affected
- Austin-Round Rock area (rules apply in Travis County)
- Beaumont-Port Arthur area (Hardin, Jefferson, and Orange Counties)
- Corpus Christi area (Nueces and San Patricio Counties)
- Dallas-Fort Worth area (Collin, Dallas, Denton, Ellis, Johnson, Kaufman, Parker, Rockwall, Tarrant, and Wise Counties)
- El Paso area (El Paso County)
- Houston-Galveston-Brazoria area (Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller Counties)
- Northeast Texas area (rules apply in Gregg County)
- San Antonio area (rules apply in Bexar County)
- Victoria area (Victoria County)
- Aransas, Calhoun, and Matagorda Counties
Rule Citation
30 TAC Chapter 115, Subchapter B, Division 1
Rule Description
- Requires control of VOC emissions from storage tanks based on the size of the tank and the vapor pressure of the VOC liquids stored.
- Specific requirements for tank fittings and seals.
- Requires control of VOC flash emissions from fixed roof storage tanks.
- Limits the landing of floating roof storage tanks.
- Includes testing, inspection, and monitoring requirements.
Rule History
The Chapter 115 rule history for storage tanks discusses revisions to the rules, including their proposal and adoption, the associated State Implementation Plan revision, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approvals.
Compliance Resources
- Oil and Gas Activities
- TexasEnviroHelp: Small Business and Local Government Assistance
- American Society for Testing and Materials (ASTM) Standards
- EPA Test Methods
Related Information
- The Chapter 115 Stakeholder Group helps the agency with air quality issues, including controlling emissions from storage tanks.
- State Implementation Plan: Air Pollution from Ozone
- Emissions Banking and Trading Programs
- Air Permits and Registrations
- Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property
- Point Source Emissions Inventory
- The following research studies were used in the development of these rules:
Contact Information
- Contact the Stationary Source Programs Team for additional information about stationary source rules.
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