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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:

Contact Us

Contact the MSW Permits Section if you have any questions about temporary authorizations.