Concrete Batch Plants: Compliance Resources
Compliance tools for concrete batch plants in Texas. A concrete batch plant adds measured amounts of sand, cement, and gravel to a large mixing drum to prepare concrete mix. This mix is much like the bagged concrete you can buy at any home improvement store.
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New: Submitting Relocation Requests
Effective September 1, 2024, you must submit all relocation and notification requests using TCEQ Form-20122 to the Air Permits Division (APD). Please note that although the Permit by Rule (PBR) and Standard Permit may include instructions to submit relocation and notification requests to your TCEQ Regional Office, these requests will now be handled by APD.
New: January 2024 Concrete Batch Plant Update
Air
The following air authorizations may be applicable to your concrete batch plant. You will need to either claim a Permit by Rule or apply for a permit for new or modified sources of air emissions.
Permit by Rule (PBR)
The following PBRs may apply to your facility if your total operations will emit less than the amounts listed in 30 TAC Chapter 106.4. You must meet all the established PBR requirements to claim a PBR.
- §106.141: Batch Mixers
- §106.144: Bulk Mineral Handling
- §106.265: Handheld and Manually Operated Machines
- §106.412: Fuel Dispensing
- §106.472: Organic and Inorganic Liquid Loading and Unloading
- §106.473: Organic Liquid Loading and Unloading
- §106.512: Stationary Engines and Turbines
To register for a PBR, refer to the Claiming a Permit by Rule webpage. The Tools section below has further guidance on how to obtain a PBR in our State of Texas Electronic Environmental Reporting System (STEERS). Be aware of recordkeeping requirements found in 30 TAC §106.4.
Standard Air Permits
Permits for specific, well-characterized classes of facilities. If a Standard Permit fits your operations, you may apply for permit coverage in STEERS. The review of your project will go faster if you provide all necessary documents and information requested in Form PI-1S-CBP and the Core Data Form (TCEQ Form-10400).
- Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants
- Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants with Enhanced Controls
New Source Review (NSR) Permit
If you cannot qualify for a PBR or Standard Permit, then you must apply for a New Source Review Permit under 30 TAC Chapter 116.
Standard Concrete Batch Plant Permit Alterations, Amendments, and Renewals
If you plan to make any modifications to an existing permitted facility that affect emissions or controls, or renewal, submit the PI-1S-CBP (version 6.0). It includes all required tables and checklists. This form must be submitted via STEERS.
Current CBP Standard Permit registrations that have a renewal date prior to January 24, 2026 have the option to renew under the previous CBP Standard Permit (effective date September 22, 2021). Renewing under the previous 2021 CBP Standard Permit will only authorize operations for the facility until January 24, 2026. Applicants will be notified approximately 6 months prior to January 24, 2026, to renew their registration under the current 2024 CBP Standard Permit. If you are submitting a renewal application under the 2021 CBP Standard Permit, use version PI-1S-CBP (version 5.2).
Relocations and Notification Request for Standard Permit
For relocation and notification requests, owners or operators are required to provide the following to the Air Permits Division at least 12 business days prior to locating at the site:
- APD Relocation/Notification Form (TCEQ Form-20122)
- Core Data Form (TCEQ Form-10400)
Both forms can be faxed to the Air Permits Division at 512-239-1400 or mailed to:
Air Permits Division MC-163
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
PO Box 13087
Austin, Texas 78711-3087
Additional Resources for Air Authorizations and Compliance
- Forms and Tables for Concrete Batch Plants
- Non-Attainment and Affected Counties
- Texas State Implementation Plan
- National Emission Standards fo Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP)
- 40 CFR Part 60 - New Source Performance Standards
- Controlling Particulate Matter Pollution
- Test Methods 19 through 25E
- EPA Test Method 9 - Visual Opacity
Fees
- Annual Air Emission and Inspection Fees - Concrete batch plants are subject to annual inspection fees as stated in 30 TAC §101.24(f).
- Delinquent Fees and Penalties - Delinquent fees and penalties will affect the processing time of your TCEQ application.
Water
You must obtain TCEQ authorization before discharging wastewater, wastewater comingled with stormwater, and stormwater associated with industrial activities from ready-mixed concrete plants, concrete product plants, and their associated facilities.
Authorizations for Wastewater Discharges
- Wastewater Discharges from Concrete Production: Am I Regulated?
- Obtaining Coverage Under General Permit No. TXG110000
Authorizations for Stormwater Discharges
- Stormwater Discharges from Industrial Facilities: Am I Regulated?
- Assistance Tools for Industrial Stormwater General Permit
Waste
TCEQ has specific requirements for industrial and hazardous waste, used tires, used oil, and petroleum storage tanks such as registration, reporting, and recordkeeping.
Requirements for Industrial Hazardous and Nonhazardous Waste Disposal
- Industrial Hazardous Waste: Rules and Regulations for Small-Quantity Generators (RG-234)
- Classification and Coding of Industrial and Hazardous Wastes (RG-022)
- Waste Designation Decision Matrix
- How to Classify Industrial and Hazardous Waste
- Managing Hazardous Waste as Universal Waste
- Nonhazardous Industrial Waste Storage, Treatment or Disposal: Am I Regulated?
Requirements for Used and Scrap Tire Generators
- Used or Scrap Tire Generators
- Requirements for Used or Scrap Tire Generators (RG-513) - Reference sheet for tire generators.
Requirements for Used Oil
- Used Oil Recycling Program
- Used Oil Recycling (RG-325) - Guidance for used oil handlers.
Requirements for Petroleum Storage Tanks
- Petroleum Storage Tanks Registrations: Am I Regulated?
- Aboveground Storage Tanks Registrations (RG-475n)
- Petroleum Storage Tank Registration and Technical Assistance
Aggregate Production Operations (APO)
If you own or operate a rock quarry, gravel pit, borrow pit, or similar APO in Texas, you must register with TCEQ.
Emergency Response Information
TCEQ is not a first responder but can provide 24-hour support and guidance to facilities during emergency response to natural disasters and industrial incidents. TCEQ primarily ensures that facility owner/operators take appropriate action to identify, assess, monitor, and cleanup any unauthorized releases to the environment.
To report an environmental emergency, discharge, spill, or air release, contact:
- TCEQ's Spill Reporting Hotline at 800-832-8224 or the appropriate TCEQ Regional Office. For more information on handling emergencies and spill reporting, visit TCEQ's Emergency Response and Spill Reporting webpage.
- EPA's National Response Center (NRC) at 800-424-8802 or report the incident online. For more information, visit EPA's Emergency Response webpage.
Tools
STEERS Guidance
All permit applications are submitted through STEERS.
- RG-531a: A Guide to Creating an Account in STEERS E-Permitting
- RG-531b: A Guide to Obtaining Permits by Rule Authorizations in STEERS ePermits
TCEQ's STEERS Help Desk can help you solve technical problems with STEERS, such as regaining access to your STEERS account. Call 512-239-6925 or email STEERS@tceq.texas.gov.
Small Business and Local Government Assistance
TCEQ's Small Business and Local Government Assistance (SBLGA) section offers free, confidential help to small businesses and local governments working to comply with state environmental regulations. Find your local Compliance Assistance Specialist, email TexasEnviroHelp@tceq.texas.gov, call us at 800-447-2827, or visit our webpage at TexasEnviroHelp.org.