Readily Available Permit: Compressor Station
This New Source Review (NSR) initial permit authorizes operations of a compressor station.
The application workbook contains step-by-step instructions, specific qualifying criteria, and technical information including emission calculations, the Best Available Control Technology, and the draft Special Conditions. Links to the Air Quality Analysis reports are listed below.
If you cannot meet the qualifying criteria or do not agree with the technical representations in the workbook, you will receive notice that the application has been voided and you should seek a different type of authorization as appropriate. Refer to Types of New Source Review Authorizations.
To Apply for the Readily Available Permit: Compressor Station
- Complete the RAP: Compressor Workbook
- Attach the following application materials:
- Process Flow Diagram
- Current Area Map
- Plot Plan
- Gas sample analysis data, such as from GRI GLYCalc, for the dehydrator and the flare
- Tank emission program output files for the oil tanks(s), tank cleaning, tank degassing, and truck loading (if applicable)
- Justification for the VOC content for the fugitives streams (if applicable)
- The current version number is 2.3. If this version number does not match the version number listed on the Instructions sheet of the workbook, please clear your browser cache or refresh your screen.
- 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 using the following templates and instructions:
- Initial: English; Spanish; and Instructions.
- Submit the completed RAP: Compressor workbook electronically through STEERS.
- Submit all required attachments electronically through STEERS, email, or TCEQ FTPS.
- Pay the fee via ePay during the STEERS submittal process.
RAP-Compressor Resources
- Air Quality Analysis Reports for Compressor Stations Memos: The PDF reports below summarize the air quality analyses results for the counties of each of the sixteen TCEQ regions. Review the report for the appropriate region for your project. You will confirm agreement with the details of the report in the application workbook.
- Region 1
- Region 2
- Region 3
- Region 4
- Region 5
- Region 6
- Region 7
- Region 8
- Region 9
- Region 10
- Region 11
- Region 12
- Region 13
- Region 14
- Region 15
- Region 16
Questions? We Can Help
If you have questions about Readily Available Permits, please contact us.