Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants

The Air Quality Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants is authorized under the
Texas Health and Safety Code Section 382.05195 .

To qualify for this standard permit, the facility must meet the following criteria:

• If a batch plant, does your facility manufacture no more than 650,000 cubic yards of concrete in any rolling 12-month period?
• If a batch plant, does your facility manufacture no more than 300 cubic yards of concrete per hour?
• If a specialty plant, does your facility manufacture no more than 262,800 cubic yards of concrete in any rolling 12-month period, and no more than 60 cubic yards of concrete per hour?
• The batch plant uses a total enclosure at the central mix drum feed exhaust, or a suction shroud at the truck drop point.
• The total enclosure or suction shroud is vented to a central fabric filter baghouse with a flow rate of at least 5,000 actual cubic feet per minute (acfm).
• The batch plant meets the standard permit’s production limitations, setback distances, and other requirements depending on the facility type and location.

If your planned concrete batch plant cannot meet the conditions of this standard permit, see Types of New Source Review Authorizations.

To Claim This Standard Permit

The PI-1S-CBP form is required for all concrete batch plant standard permit registration applications (Standard Permits 6004 and 6008). The form includes the required checklists and tables. The PDF version of the PI-1S will no longer be accepted for these standard permit registrations.

• Complete the application form:
• For registrations seeking authorization under the January 24, 2024 Concrete Batch Plant (CBP) Standard Permit Amendment, complete the PI-1S-CBP (version 6.0) . It includes all required tables and checklists.
  Version 6.0 is the current version of the PI-1S-CBP and is required starting January 24, 2024 for initial applications, amended applications, or renewals that opt to authorize under the 2024 CBP Standard Permit.
  
  If you are submitting an application for the 2024 CBP Standard Permit, the current version number is 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.


• For registrations with renewal dates prior to January 24, 2026 who seek to renew under the September 22, 2021 CBP Standard Permit, complete the PI-1S-CBP (version 5.2) . It includes all required tables and checklists.
  Important: Current CBP Standard Permit registrations that have a renewal date prior to January 24, 2026 have the option to renew under the previous CBP Standard Permit (Effective Date September 22, 2021). Renewing under the previous 2021 CBP Standard Permit will only authorize operations for the facility until January 24, 2026. Applicants will be notified approximately 6 months prior to January 24, 2026, to renew their registration under the current 2024 CBP Standard Permit.
  
  If you are submitting a renewal application under the 2021 CBP Standard Permit, the current version number is 5.2. 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.


• 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.
• Renewal: English; Spanish; and Instructions.


• Pay the registration fee as instructed in the form.
• Submittal through STEERS is required. Submit all forms and required attachments electronically through STEERS.

Temporary Concrete Batch Plant Relocation

Effective May 1, 2025, all relocation and notification requests must be submitted through STEERS.

For relocation of a Temporary Concrete Batch Plant, owners or operators are required to notify the Air Permits Division at least 12 business days prior to locating at the site.

The following should be included in the STEERS submittal:

• APD Relocation/Notification Form, TCEQ Form – 20122
• Any supporting documentation demonstrating compliance with the relocation requirements of the standard permit (i.e. plot plan, area map, etc.)

No fees are required for relocation of a Temporary Concrete Batch Plant that meets the criteria of subsection (10)(A) of the standard permit.

Please note that although the standard permit may include instructions to submit relocation and notification requests to the regional office, as of September 1, 2024, all relocation and notification requests are to be submitted to the Air Permits Division.

Additional Information

• Complete Standard Permit Issuance Package for Effective Date January 24, 2024
• Standard Permit for Concrete Batch Plants: Learning more about public participation.
• Complete Standard Permit Issuance Package for Effective Date September 22, 2021
• Complete Standard Permit Issuance Package for Effective Date December 21, 2012
• Complete Standard Permit Issuance Package for Effective Date July 10, 2003
• Complete Standard Permit Issuance Package for Effective Date September 1, 2000

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