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Disposition Requirements for TERP

Your grant contract requires you to dispose of your equipment within 90 days of reimbursement. We are here to help! Here is what you need to know.

 

How to Dispose of Your Equipment

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Step 1

Download, read, and fill out the TCEQ Disposition Form

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Step 2

Take photos BEFORE destroying old equipment

You must take new color photos of both sides of the equipment and engine block before destroying it. Consult the Disposition Form or the Photo Guidance page for more details.

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Step 3

Destroy your old equipment

Option 1: Complete the disposition yourself.

Option 2: Have your equipment destroyed by a third party.

Option 3: Request approval for alternate disposition from us.

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Step 4

Take photos AFTER destroying old equipment

You are required to take specific color photos after destruction. Consult the Disposition Form or the Photo Guidance page for more details.

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Step 5

Obtain a nonrepairable vehicle title

For on-road vehicles, grantees must get a nonrepairable vehicle title. To do this, submit an Application for Salvage or Nonrepairable Vehicle Title to Texas Department of Motor Vehicles.

Select the “Nonrepairable Vehicle Title” option at the top of the form. We will not accept salvage vehicle titles.

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Step 6

Submit all forms and photos

Grantees must submit:

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    Disposition Form
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    Color photos before AND after destruction
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    Nonrepairable Vehicle Title (on-road vehicles only)

If applicable:

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    Affidavit that includes a statement of facts regarding the destruction of equipment
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    Validation from a remanufacturing facility

Where to Send Your Photos and Documents

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Email

TCEQ's preferred submission option.

terp-dispo@tceq.texas.gov

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Regular Mail

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Air Grants Division

Compliance Section, MC 204

ATTN: TERP Disposition

P.O. Box 13087

Austin, TX 78711-3087

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Express Mail

Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Air Grants Division

Compliance Section, MC 204

ATTN: TERP Disposition

12100 Park 35 Circle

Building F, 1st Floor, Room 1301

Austin, TX 78753