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.
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State and Federal Rules
- Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC) Environmental Quality
- Title 40 Code of Federal Regulations (40 CFR): Protection of Environment
Air Permits Rule and Non-Rule Projects
Proposed Renewal and Revision of the Oil and Gas (O&G) General Operating Permits (GOPs) Numbers 511, 512, 513, and 514
NEW TCEQ is proposing the renewal and revision to the O&G GOPs Nos. 511, 512, 513, and 514.
The draft GOPs contain revisions based on recent federal and state rule changes, which include updates to the Statement of Basis, the Periodic Monitoring, the requirements tables, the addition of new requirements tables, and updates to the terms. This renewal also corrects typographical errors and updates language for administrative preferences.
Additional information can be found at the General Operating Permits webpage.
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.
New Non-Rule Air Quality Standard Permit for Natural Gas Electric Generating Units
NEW Effective January 30, 2025, TCEQ issued a new non-rule air quality standard permit for natural gas fired electric generating units (EGUs) under Texas Health and Safety Code, Section 382.05195, Standard Permit, and 30 Texas Administrative Code Chapter 116, Subchapter F, Standard Permits. The new standard permit provides applicants with more flexibility than allowed under Permit by Rule (PBR) when seeking authorization of natural gas (NG) EGUs at a site and serves as an alternative option to the existing Non-Rule Air Quality Standard Permit for EGUs. The new non-rule standard permit authorizes NG EGUs that generate electricity for use by the owner or operator and/or generate electricity to be sold to the electric grid. The application, Form PI-1S, and additional information on the new standard permit may be obtained from the commission’s Air Quality Standard Permit for Natural Gas Electric Generating Units webpage.
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