Transferring Municipal Liquid Waste
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Transfer Volume and Type of Authorization Required
Receive More than 32,000 Gallons Per Day
If your facility will receive more than 32,000 gallons per day, you must obtain a permit from the TCEQ under Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC), Section 330.7 
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Receive 32,000 Gallons Per Day or Less
If your facility will receive 32,000 gallons per day or less, you must obtain a registration from the TCEQ under 30 TAC 330.9(o) .
Temporary Storage
If your facility is a temporary storage facility that will store 8,000 gallons or less in containers, for a period of four days or less, you must notify the TCEQ in accordance with 30 TAC 330.11(e)(5). Such a facility is not required to follow the requirements of 30 TAC Chapter 330, Subchapter E.
Application Forms and Information
To apply for a permit or registration for a municipal liquid waste transfer facility:
- Follow the permit and registration application procedures in 30 TAC 330.57 through 330.73
- Review administrative and technical review checklists
- Complete the Part I Application Form
- Complete the TCEQ Core Data Form
- Use the outline for preparing a closure cost estimate
to determine the amount of financial assurance required by 30 TAC 330.505 - Establish and maintain financial assurance in accordance with 30 TAC Chapter 37, Subchapter J, to cover the estimated closure cost
- Complete a Correspondence Cover Sheet (form TCEQ-20714)
- Submit your completed Correspondence Cover Sheet, Part I form, Core Data Form, proof of financial assurance, and the application materials required by 30 TAC 330.57 through 65 to the TCEQ at the address on the application form
- Review air quality requirements and obtain any required authorizations
Contact Us
Please contact us if you have questions about municipal liquid waste transfer or processing.