Air PBR 106.372: Industrial Gases

Any air separation or other industrial gas production, storage, or packaging facility is permitted by rule under Title 30, Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC), Section 106.372 . To qualify for this permit by rule (PBR), your facility must also meet the general conditions stated in 30 TAC Section 106.4 .

To find out whether your facility meets the general conditions stated in Section 106.4, complete our PBR Applicability Checklist, TCEQ Form - 10149.

Quick Screen

Before completing the checklist, note that “industrial gases” includes only these gases for the purposes of this PBR:

• argon
• helium
• krypton
• neon
• nitrogen
• oxygen
• xenon

If your facility cannot comply with these conditions, see Types of New Source Review Authorizations for other options.

Registration

This PBR does not require you to register or pay a fee.

Recordkeeping

Under 30 TAC Section 106.8 , your records must identify the rules under which your facility is operating and demonstrate compliance for a rolling 12-month period. Be sure you keep at least these records:

• a copy of Section 106.4
• a copy of Section 106.372
• records documenting compliance with the above rules

These records must be kept on site and readily available on request for inspection by the TCEQ or any air pollution control program that has jurisdiction. If you have questions about the type of records you should keep, contact the Air Program in the TCEQ regional office that serves your county.

Questions? We Can Help

If you have questions about this or any other PBR, contact us:
e-mail: airperm@tceq.texas.gov
phone: 512/239-1250