Standard Air Permits

UPDATE Beginning January 1, 2021, all standard permit registrations, excluding Temporary Rock and Concrete Crushers, must be submitted online via STEERS. Further information can be found at Guidance for STEERS.

NEW April 14, 2023: Proposed Amendments to Non-Rule Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants

The TCEQ is providing an opportunity for public comment and will conduct a public meeting to receive formal comment regarding amendments to the non-rule air quality standard permit for concrete batch plants (CBPs). The TCEQ will also hold an informational meeting in Houston during the public comment period to discuss the proposed amendments to the standard permit and answer questions from the public.

The proposed amendments to the non-rule air quality standard permit for CBPs will update the standard permit to include an updated Air Quality Analysis (AQA). The proposed amendments also include the addition of definitions, revisions to operational requirements and setback requirements, improved best management practices, and other minor corrections or edits.

For additional information, go to 2023 Amendment to the Concrete Batch Plant Standard Permit.

NEW November 2022: Notice of Stakeholder Meetings on Proposed Amendment to the Non-Rule Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants

The Air Permits Division will conduct three stakeholder meetings in November 2022 to provide information and solicit informal comments on proposed amendment to non-rule air quality standard permit for concrete batch plants.

A formal public meeting and comment period will occur on a date following the stakeholder meetings. For more details, go to 2023 Amendment to the Concrete Batch Plant Standard Permit.

NEW September 22, 2021: Amended Non-Rule Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plant Operations

The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality issued an updated non-rule air quality standard permit for concrete batch plant operations (CBPs) under the Texas Clean Air Act, Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 382.05195, Standard Permit and 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 116, Subchapter F, Standard Permits. The standard permit was updated to reinstate an exemption from emissions and distance limitations in 30 TAC Section 116.610(a)(1) that was inadvertently removed during a previous amendment. The application workbook, Form PI-1S-CBP and additional information on the CBP standard permit may be obtained from the commission’s Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants webpage.

March 10, 2011: Implementation of New Non-Rule Air Standard Permit for Pollution Control Projects

On February 9, 2011, the TCEQ adopted a new non-rule standard permit for pollution control projects.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Air Quality Pollution Control Projects

Describes how a pollution control project will be permitted and helps you use the tools needed to get authorized.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Anhydrous Ammonia Storage and Distribution Operations

Use this information to claim the Air Quality Standard Permit for Anhydrous Ammonia Storage and Distribution Operations.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Animal Carcass Incinerators

Links to forms and other information needed to claim the Air Quality Standard Permit for Animal Carcass Incinerators.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Boilers

Describes how a boiler with a heat input of greater than 40 MMBtu, may be authorized by a standard permit and provides links to the forms needed to get authorized.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants with Enhanced Controls

Describes how a concrete batch plant with enhanced controls will be permitted and helps you use the tools needed to get authorized.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Cotton Gin Facilities and Cotton Burr Tub Grinders

Use this information to claim the Air Quality Standard Permit for Cotton Gin Facilities and Cotton Burr Tub Grinders.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Dry Bulk Fertilizer Handling Operations

Use this information to claim the Air Quality Standard Permit for Dry Bulk Fertilizer Handling Operations.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Electric Generating Units

Quick checklist for determining whether this standard permit fits your facility. Links to relevant forms, guidelines, and the standard permit itself.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Feedmills, Portable Augers, and Hay Grinders

Use this information to claim the Air Quality Standard Permit for Feedmills, Portable Augers, and Hay Grinders.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Grain Elevator/Grain Handling Operations and Portable Grain Augers

Use this information to claim the Air Quality Standard Permit for Grain Elevator/Grain Handling Operations and Portable Grain Augers.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Marine Loading Operations

On June 30, 2021, the TCEQ adopted a new non-rule air quality standard permit for marine loading operations (MLO), which may be used to authorize stationary facilities, or groups of facilities, at a site that conducts MLO activities.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills

This page provides links to the rule regarding an Air Quality Standard Permit for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills, as well as a link to the form required to claim this standard permit.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Oil and Gas Handling and Production Facilities

Links to the rule and detailed information on the Standard Permit for Oil and Gas Handling and Production Facilities.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Peanut-Handling Operations

Use this information to claim the Air Quality Standard Permit for Peanut-Handling Operations.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Permanent Hot Mix Asphalt Plants

Links to forms and guidance. Standard permit for permanent hot mix asphalt plants.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Permanent Rock and Concrete Crushers

Standard permit guidance and forms for permanent rock and concrete crusher plants.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Sawmills

Links to information needed to claim the Air Quality Standard Permit for Sawmills.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Temporary Hot Mix Asphalt Plants

Links to forms and guidance. Standard permit for temporary hot mix asphalt plants.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Temporary Rock and Concrete Crushers

Standard permit guidance and forms for temporary rock and concrete crushers.

Air Quality Standard Permit for Temporary and Permanent Polyphosphate Blenders

Use this information to claim the Air Quality Standard Permit for Temporary and Permanent Polyphosphate Blenders.

Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants

Links to forms and guidance. Standard permit for plants that produce no more than 300 cu yd/h and no more than 6,000 cu yd/day(if a specialty plant, 30 cu yd/h) and are equipped with adequate suction shrouds and filters.

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