Request Temporary Municipal Solid Waste Authorization
Procedures and forms for requesting a temporary authorization to an existing MSW permit or registration.
Procedures
Temporary MSW authorizations are described in 30 TAC 305.62(k) . A temporary authorization may be approved for a term of not more than 180 days and may be reissued for an additional 180 days if circumstances warrant an extension.
Examples of temporary authorizations include:
- Use of an alternate daily cover material on a trial basis at a landfill
- Temporary changes in operating hours to accommodate special community events
- Temporary changes to prevent the disruption of solid waste management activities
- Temporary changes to address disaster situations
Forms
Complete and submit paper and electronic versions of these forms to request a temporary authorization:
- Instructions for submitting documents electronically
- Application form (Form TCEQ-20650), Instructions (Form TCEQ-20650)
- Core Data Form (Form TCEQ-10400)
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Correspondence Cover Sheet (Form TCEQ-20714)
Submit with all applications and reports
Contact Us
Contact the MSW Permits Section if you have any questions about temporary authorizations.