New Source Review Application Tools

These workbooks will help you prepare a complete NSR permit application, resulting in a more efficient case-by-case permitting process.

NSR Workbooks

Our workbooks are comprehensive and interactive. As you answer questions, data fields adjust so that you only see sections that are applicable to your project.

The workbooks are assigned versions (the number before the decimal) and patches (the number after the decimal). New versions will be posted when something major has changed and the application materials would be inaccurate without the update. Patches will be posted for minor updates. When submitting your workbook, you can submit any workbook with the most recent version number, even if there are subsequent patch numbers.

Please note, the workbooks are compatible with Excel 2013 and newer and you can create a free Microsoft account .

Form PI-1 General Application

The Form PI-1 General Application is required for all permit and action types below:

Minor NSR: Initial, Amendment, Renewal, Renewal/Amendment, Relocation/Alteration, Change of Location, Alteration, Extension to Start of Construction
Special Permit: Amendment, Renewal, Renewal/Amendment, Alteration, Extension to Start of Construction
De Minimis: Initial
Flexible: Initial, Amendment, Renewal, Renewal/Amendment, Alteration, Extension to Start of Construction
PSD: Initial, Major Modification
Nonattainment: Initial, Major Modification
HAP Major Source [FCAA Section 112(g)]: Initial, Major Modification
PAL: Initial, Amendment, Renewal, Renewal/Amendment, Alteration
GHG PSD: Initial, Major Modification

Submittal of a PI-1 through STEERS as an ePermit application is required for all permit and action types listed above, with the following exceptions:

GHG PSD initial or major modifications not submitted concurrently with a minor NSR application
All HAP applications not submitted concurrently with a minor NSR application
All PAL applications not submitted concurrently with a minor NSR application
All De Minimis applications

Version 6.0 is the current version of the Form PI-1 General Application. Use of the current version is required starting January 16, 2023. Changes made to each version and patch are summarized here: Updates on Form PI-1 General Application.

Important: the files posted below are Version 6.0. If this version number does not match the version number listed on the Cover sheet of the workbook, please clear your browser cache or refresh your screen.

There are three versions of the PI-1 available to choose from that accommodate different numbers of Facility Identification Numbers (FINs), and Emission Point Numbers (EPNs) in a permit. Select the file that is large enough to include all of the FINs and EPNs in the permit (not the project).

Tips for Completing the Form PI-1 General Application

Step-by-step guidance videos for completing the Form PI-1 General Application.

TCEQ may not accept incomplete applications. Please ensure that the application is submitted using the applicable workbook and includes completed information, attachments, and information required for public notice.

Electronic Modeling Evaluation Workbook (EMEW)

All minor projects utilizing modeling to complete an impacts analysis must include an EMEW with the application submittal.
We are currently accepting the March 2019 version (Version 2.0) and forward of the EMEWs. Changes made to each version and patch of the EMEWs can be viewed here: Updates on EMEWs

If the permit application is required to be submitted through STEERS, the EMEW or modeling protocol (if PSD review is triggered) and any supplemental attachments (except modeling files) must be submitted as an application attachment in STEERS. All modeling files accompanying an EMEW/modeling protocol should be submitted utilizing TCEQ FTPS (for initial submittal, share with apirt@tceq.texas.gov). Information accompanying an EMEW/modeling protocol should be submitted at the same time as the application submittal. Note modeling files are highly recommended but not required for application submittal.

There are two different EMEWs available: one for SCREEN3 and one for Non-SCREEN3.
Important: the files posted below are Version 2.3. If this version number does not match the version number listed on the General sheet of the workbook, please clear your browser cache or refresh your screen.

EMEW for SCREEN3

The workbook identifies information required for the air quality modeling submittal using SCREEN3 and identifies key information required for a complete air quality submittal.

EMEW for Non-SCREEN3

The workbook identifies information required for the air quality modeling submittal using AERMOD, AERSCREEN, or ISC/ISCPrime and identifies key information required for a complete air quality submittal.

Step-by-step guidance videos for completing the EMEWs.

Please send all feedback or questions on the EMEWs to ADMod@tceq.texas.gov

Plain Language Summaries

Any NSR permit application that requires public notice per 30 TAC Chapter 39 must submit a Plain Language Summary for the application in English and, if applicable, the alternative language as required. The Plain Language Summary must be submitted with the application and the public notice package cannot be sent to the applicant until it is received. The following templates should be used based on the type of application submitted.

Plain Language Summary Initial – English; Spanish; Instructions
Plain Language Summary Amendment – English; Spanish; Instructions
Plain Language Summary Renewal – English; Spanish; Instructions
Plain Language Summary Renewal Certification – English; Spanish; Instructions
Plain Language Summary Renewal with Amendment – English; Spanish; Instructions

Industry Specific Workbooks

Coatings - Paint Emission Calculation and Impacts Analysis Spreadsheet
Version 1.1. If this version number does not match the version number listed on the Intro and Gen Instructions tab of the spreadsheet, please clear your browser cache or refresh your screen.
The Painting Spreadsheet is available now. All enclosed painting projects are required to submit this workbook with their application.
Concrete Batch Plants - Emission Calculations
Latest Revision Date: 02/19/20 - This file is in Excel format and shows example calculations for facility emissions. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the TCEQ Air Permits Mechanical/Coatings Section for information. If the Emission Calculations revision date does not match the date listed, please clear your browser cache or refresh your screen.
Rock Crushing Plants - Emission Calculations
Latest Revision Date: 02/19/19 - This file is in Excel format and shows example calculations for facility emissions. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the TCEQ Air Permits Mechanical/Coatings Section for information. If the Emission Calculations revision date does not match the date listed, please clear your browser cache or refresh your screen.
Hot Mix Asphalt Plants - Emission Calculations
Latest Revision Date: 02/19/19 - This file is in Excel format and shows example calculations for facility emissions. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the TCEQ Air Permits Mechanical/Coatings Section for information. If the Emission Calculations revision date does not match the date listed, please clear your browser cache or refresh your screen.
Cotton Gins - Emission Calculations
Latest Revision Date: 03/18/19 - This file is in Excel format and shows example calculations for facility emissions. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the TCEQ Air Permits Mechanical/Coatings Section for information. If the Emission Calculations revision date does not match the date listed, please clear your browser cache or refresh your screen.
Fugitive – Emission Calculations – 25 Tab and 100 Speciation – Common Fug
Fugitive – Emission Calculations - 25 Tab and 100 Speciation - Compound Specific Fug
Fugitive – Emission Calculations - 25 Tab and 100 Speciation – Petroleum Marketing Terminal Fug
Fugitive – Emission Calculations – 25 Tab and 100 Speciation – Oil and Gas Fug
Latest Revision Date: Version 2.0, 4/01/2021 - This file is in Excel format. Selection of the appropriate fugitive workbook should be based on the facility type and follow the Fugitive Guidance (APDG 6422, June 2018). Each workbook has up to 25 active fugitive tabs to address multiple streams/LDAR programs/speciation groups. Unused tabs will be greyed out. Each tab allows 100 speciations and each tab includes the unique component section. The unique component section is designed to consider special permitting scenarios, which are not covered by the default LDAR programs. Multiple workbooks are acceptable for a project that need more than 25 active fugitive tabs. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the TCEQ Air Permits Chemical Section for information. If the Emission Calculations revision date does not match the date listed, please clear your browser cache or refresh your screen. The workbook is required for all New Source Review applications with fugitive emissions received on or after April 1, 2021.
NEW Fugitive Emissions Workbook

Latest Revision Date: Version 3.0 - This file is in Excel format. The workbook has 25 active fugitive tabs to address multiple streams/LDAR programs/speciation groups. Selection of the appropriate industry type should be based on the facility type and should follow the Fugitive Guidance (APDG 6422, June 2018). Each tab allows up to 100 chemical species and each tab includes a unique component section. The unique component section is designed for special permitting scenarios, which are not covered by the default LDAR programs. Multiple workbooks are acceptable for projects that need more than 25 active fugitive tabs. If you have questions or need further assistance, please contact the TCEQ Air Permits Chemical Section for information. If the Emission Calculations revision date does not match the date listed, please clear your browser cache or refresh your screen. The workbook is required for all case-by-case New Source Review applications with fugitive emissions received on or after April 1, 2021.

Version 3.0 is the current version of the Fugitive Emissions Workbook. Use of the current version is highly encouraged and is required starting January 1, 2023.

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