Air Permitting Rules and Rulemaking

This page has links to state and federal air permitting rules and updates to air-related rule and non-rule rulemaking projects.

State and Federal Rules

Air Permits Rule and Non-Rule Projects

Proposed New Non-Rule Air Quality Standard Permit for Temporary Public Works Projects

NEW TCEQ is providing an opportunity for public comment and will conduct a public meeting to receive testimony regarding a new non-rule air quality standard permit for temporary concrete batch plants that support public works projects.

The new standard permit will implement a requirement of Senate Bill (SB) 1397, 88th Session, that TCEQ issue a standard permit for temporary concrete batch plants that support public works projects. The proposed standard permit contains conditions to ensure facilities meet the criteria of SB 1397 and Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 382.051985. The standard permit also includes emission control requirements, best management practices, and recordkeeping requirements to ensure the standard permit is protective of human health and the environment and is enforceable.

The comment period for the proposed standard permit will run for 30 days, closing at 11:59 pm on December 6, 2024. For more information on the proposed standard permit, including the technical background document and instructions on how to comment or register for the public meeting, go to the Standard Air Permits webpage.

Proposed OOOOc Rulemaking and State Plan for Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities

NEW December 20, 2024: Update to Stakeholder Comment Deadline for Proposed OOOOc Rulemaking and State Plan for Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities

TCEQ has extended the deadline to receive stakeholder comments on the proposed OOOOc rulemaking project to January 15, 2025. TCEQ will review all comments we receive but will not formally respond. Comments received after January 15, 2025, may not be evaluated or considered during the rule development process.

Additional information on how to submit comments can be found on the 2024 OOOOc Rulemaking and State Plan for Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities webpage.

NEW December 20, 2024: Update to TCEQ Stakeholder Input Opportunities for Proposed OOOOc Rulemaking and State Plan for Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities

Outside of written stakeholder comments, TCEQ will be soliciting additional information through a web-based survey form that will be released at a later date. More information will be coming soon.

The intent of the survey is to gather information on existing oil and gas facilities that may be impacted by this rule, including any information necessary to determine whether standards of performance or compliance schedules should differ from the emission guidelines of Subpart OOOOc.

For additional information, go to the 2024 OOOOc Rulemaking and State Plan for Existing Crude Oil and Natural Gas Facilities webpage.

Proposed Renewal and revision of the Municipal Solid Waste Landfill (MSWL) General Operating Permit (GOP) Number 517

TCEQ is proposing the renewal and revision to the MSWL GOP No. 517.

The proposed GOP will contain revisions based on recent federal and state rule changes, correct typographical errors, and update language for administrative preferences.

Additional information can be found at the General Operating Permits webpage.

Proposed New Non-Rule Air Quality Standard Permit for Natural Gas Electric Generating Units

TCEQ is proposing the issuance of a new non-rule air quality standard permit for natural gas fired electric generating units (EGUs).

The proposed standard permit would provide applicants with more flexibility when seeking authorization of natural gas fired EGUs at a site and would serve as an alternative option to the existing Non-Rule Air Quality Standard Permit for EGUs.

For additional information, go to the Standard Air Permits webpage.

Questions? We Can Help

If you have questions, contact the Air Permits Division.