NSR Guidance for Liquid Storage Terminals

This information is intended to be used by permit applicants to help ensure a complete application and more efficient review. We encourage applicants to use this information when preparing and submitting NSR applications to promote faster action by the agency.

Common Information

• Types of Authorization - A list of authorization types available for the facility
• Fees - A list of fees required to receive a permit
• Applicable Forms and Tables - Required forms and tables to apply for authorization
• Guidance - Helpful information on many issues affecting all permit applications

Potential Additional Sources

The following are additional facilities that are commonly permitted during a permit action for the facility:

• Drum Filling
• Loading Operations
• Equipment Leak Fugitives
• Flares and Vapor Combustors

Best Available Control Technology (BACT)

The following tables contain information regarding the level of emissions control required or the amount of emissions allowed from the facility.

• Current BACT - Download the workbook to see BACT for this source and all other sources in this industry type.
• 10-Year-Old BACT - Some authorizations for qualified facilities allow for air pollution control methods that are at least as effective as the BACT that was required or would have been required 120 months, or 10 years, ago.
• Current MSS BACT - Please contact the TCEQ Air Permits Chemical Section for information.

Boilerplate Conditions

The following are examples of permit conditions that may be applicable for this type of facility:

• PDF or Word

Additional Information

• Emission Calculations
  
  Estimating Short Term Emissions Rates from Fixed Roof Tanks
  Short-term Emissions from Floating Roof Storage Tanks
• Marine Loading Collection Efficiency Guidance
• Current Policy Memos - Guidance regarding current Air Permits Division (APD) policies
• Historical Policy Memos - Historical APD policies
• Applicable Rules and Regulations - Specific state and federal rules and regulations that may pertain to this type of facility

Questions? We Can Help

If you have questions regarding this guidance please contact us.