2023 Amendment to the Concrete Batch Plant Standard Permit
TCEQ is amending the Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants. We’re offering stakeholder meetings so you can learn about the proposal and provide input, and a public comment period on the proposed standard permit.
(Esta página en español./This page in Spanish.)
The proposed standard permit will include an updated Air Quality Analysis.
Public Notice of the Proposed Standard Permit
Notice of the draft standard permit will be published in the Texas Register, on this webpage, and in the newspapers of the largest general circulation in the following metropolitan areas: Austin, Dallas, San Antonio, and Houston.
How to Provide Input
Attend Stakeholder Meetings
Stakeholder meetings are an opportunity for the community to learn more about the proposed amendment from TCEQ staff and provide informal comments prior to the start of the formal standard permit process. While we will review all comments received, we will not formally respond to any informal comments.
Stakeholder Meeting Locations and Dates
hybrid in-person and virtual meeting
TCEQ
12100 Park 35, Circle, Building E, Room 201S
Austin, Texas 78753
in-person meeting
East Aldine Management District, First Floor
2909 E. Aldine Amphitheatre Drive, Suite 200
Houston, Texas 77039
in-person meeting
City of Arlington Council Chambers
101 W. Abram Street
Arlington, Texas 76010
Alternative Language and Accommodations
- The meeting will be in-person and conducted in English and Spanish.
- See how to request another language, special communication need, or accommodation.
Submit Formal Comments
Submit formal comments on the proposed amendment in writing or by attending the public meeting.
As we approach the public comment period, we will update this page with instructions for submitting written comments.
Public Meeting
May 18, 2023
12100 Park 35, Circle, Building E, Room 201S
Austin, Texas 78753
Alternative Language and Accommodations
- The meeting will be hybrid in-person and virtual and conducted in English and Spanish.
- See how to request another language, special communication need, or accommodation.
Documents for the Proposed and Adopted Amendment
Documents will be posted here as they become available.
Timeline and Key Dates
Below is the anticipated timeline for rulemaking.
- Stakeholder Meetings (Informal Comments)
- Austin – Nov. 9, 2022
- Houston – Nov. 14, 2022
- Arlington – Nov. 15, 2022
- Proposal Publication – April 14, 2023
- 30-day Public Comment Period – April 14, 2023 – May 19, 2023
- Public Meeting (Formal Comments) – May 18, 2023
- Adoption Public Meeting (Commission Agenda) – November 29, 2023
- Adoption Publication (Notice of Issuance) – December 15, 2023
- Effective Date – As specified in the final permit
Rulemaking Process for the Standard Permit
- Initiate project
- Review standard permit and determine changes to be made
- Conduct air quality analysis
- Seek public participation
- Stakeholder meetings
- Publish in the Texas Register and newspapers
- Hold public meeting
- Receive public comments
- Respond to all public comments in the Background and Executive Summary Document, which is included in the final standard permit adoption package
- Standard permit to commission agenda meeting for decision
Questions, Alternative Language Needs, and Accommodations
Ask general questions:
Air Permits Division at airperm@tceq.texas.gov or 512-239-1250
Request an alternative language (meetings will be held in English and Spanish):
Michael Wilhoit, Air Permits Division, at michael.wilhoit@tceq.texas.gov or 512-239-1222
Get assistance with special communication or other accommodations needed to provide comments:
- Gwen Ricco, Office of Legal Services at 512-239-2678 or 1-800-RELAY-TX (TDD).
- Please make requests as far in advance as possible to allow adequate time to set up accommodations.
Please check this webpage for updates on the rulemaking process.