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Air Permitting Overview.
Texas Commission on Environmental QualitySmall Business & Local Government Assistance
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Small Business & Local Government Assistance.
Programs Offer
• Free and confidential technical assistance
• Multi-media compliance tools
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Air Permitting Overview.
• 30 TAC §116.110(a).
• TCEQ Permitting Process.
–The Pyramid
• Additional permitting concerns.
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NSR Authorizations.
Graphic depiction of a pyramid representing TCEQ authorizations in an increasing emissions format.
De Minimis.
Permit by Rule.
Standard Permit.
Minor NSR Permit.
NA and PSD.
Increasing Emissions.
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Air Contaminants• Criteria Pollutants & precursors:
• Carbon Monoxide (CO), Lead (Pb), Nitrogen Dioxide (NO2), Ozone (O3), Sulfur Oxides (SOX), Particulate Matter (PM), Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC).
• Hazardous Air Pollutants (HAP).
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Quantify Emissions• Actual vs. Potential.
• Major vs. Minor.
–PTE > 100 tpy of any pollutant.
–PTE > 10 tpy single HAP; > 25 tpy combination of HAPs.
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NSR Authorizations.
Graphic depiction of a pyramid representing TCEQ authorizations in an increasing emissions format.
De Minimis.
Permit by Rule.
Standard Permit.
Minor NSR Permit.
NA and PSD.
Increasing Emissions.
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De Minimis.
• Negligible sources.
• Must meet all conditions exactly
• No paperwork submitted, keep records.
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De Minimis.
• Industry or activity specific
• 30 TAC §116.119 limits.
• De Minimis list.
• No violations
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De Minimis.
• Paint shop that uses:.–Less than 100 gallons of coating &
–Less than 50 gallons of solvent.
• Paint shop uses 250 gallons/year (by hand).
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NSR Authorizations.
Graphic depiction of a pyramid representing TCEQ authorizations in an increasing emissions format. De Minimis.
Permit by Rule.
Standard Permit.
Minor NSR Permit.
NA and PSD.
Increasing Emissions.
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Permits by Rule (PBRs).
• 30 TAC Chapter 106
• Most are industry or activity specific.
• Must meet all conditions exactly
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PBRs.• Registration vs. “one liners”.– $450/$100 vs. free.
• No renewal requirements.*
• Distance requirements & site approval.
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PBR Requirements.
• 30 TAC §106.4 & §106.8.
• “25/250” limits.
• Meet PBR version in effect at time of construction or installation.
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PBR Requirements.
• Meet all other federal, state, and local requirements.
• Check for permit condition limits at site.
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PBR Related Forms.• PI-7 or PI-7-CERT.
• §106.4 & PBR Registration Checklists.
• Additional Information.
• Core Data Form.
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STEERS E-Permitting.• PBR registration now available
online
• Log-in or create a new account
• Select the desired authorization
• Upload supporting documentation
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Application Tips.
• Cover Letter
• Process description.
• Facility or site diagram.
• How facility meets rule requirements.
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Application Tips
• Characterize & quantify emissions.
• Identify associated permits.
• Maintenance, startup, and shutdown.
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PBRs
• §106.433 – Surface Coat Facilities
• §106.452 – Dry Abrasive Cleaning
• §106.227 - Soldering, Brazing, Welding
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General PBRs.
• 30 TAC §106.261 and §106.262.
• Facilities that do not have a PBR specific to them.
• Registration required.
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NSR Authorizations.
Graphic depiction of a pyramid representing TCEQ authorizations in an increasing emissions format. De Minimis.
Permit by Rule.
Standard Permit.
Minor NSR Permit.
NA and PSD.
Increasing Emissions.
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Standard Permits.
• Industry or activity specific.
• Renew every 10 years.
• $900 fee when registered.
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Current Standard Permits.
• Concrete Batch Plants.
• Rock Crushers. • Oil and Gas
Facilities.
• Temporary Hot Mix Asphalt Plants.
• Boilers
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SP Related Forms.
• PI-1S.
• Submit by mail.
• Signature required.
• Checklists and spreadsheets.
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Application Tips
• Clear process description.
• Facility / site diagram.
• How facility meets Standard Permit requirements.
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Application Tips
• Characterize and quantify emissions.
• Identify associated permits.
• Maintenance, startup, and shutdown.
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NSR Authorizations.
Graphic depiction of a pyramid representing TCEQ authorizations in an increasing emissions format. De Minimis.
Permit by Rule.
Standard Permit.
Minor NSR Permit.
NA and PSD.
Increasing Emissions.
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Minor NSR Permits.• Issued before construction.
• a.k.a. State Permits, Individual Permits, Case-by-Case Permits, NSR Permits.
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Minor NSR Permits.
• Case-by-case review.
• Emissions, BACT, impacts evaluations.
• Public Participation.
• .
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Major Source Permits.
• Prevention of Significant Deterioration.
• Nonattainment New Source Review.
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NSR Authorizations.
Graphic depiction of a pyramid representing TCEQ authorizations in an increasing emissions format. De Minimis.
Permit by Rule.
Standard Permit.
Minor NSR Permit.
NA and PSD.
Increasing Emissions.
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Federal Operating Permit..• Major vs. Minor
• In general, major sites have PTE:
> 100 tpy of any pollutant.
> 10 tpy single HAP; > 25 tpy combination of HAPs.
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Synthetic Minor.
• PTE above major source levels.
• Actual emissions are below.
• Certify emissions.
– PI-7-CERT or
– APD-CERT.
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Federal Operating Permit.
• Title V of the Clean Air Act.
• In addition to your New Source Review authorization.
• Issued through TCEQ.
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Minor
GOP
SOP
DM
PBR
Standard Permit
Minor NSR Permit
NA & PSD
NSR & Title V Perspective.
NSR.Breakdown of
the five levels of NSR
Authorizations.
Title V.Comparison of
the three levels of Title Five
Authorizations - Minor, GOP, and SOP to the five
NSR levels.
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Additional Considerations.
• Nonattainment areas.
• National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
• New Source Performance Standards.
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Additional Considerations.
• Graphic depiction of a pyramid including Nonattainment areas, NESHAP and NSPS.
Nonattainment Areas
NESHAP
NSPS
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Nonattainment Areas.
• EPA standards - criteria pollutants.
• Areas in TX do not meet the NAAQS for Ozone.
–DFW (Serious) & HGB (Severe).
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Nonattainment Areas.
• Major vs. Minor & Potential to Emit.
• Control of NOx (117)
• Control of VOC (115)
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NESHAP/MACT.
• National Emission Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants.
• Federal Standards – nationwide.
• Hazardous Air Pollutants.
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NESHAP/MACT.
• Title 40 CFR Part 63 & 61.
• Major and Minor (Area) Sources.
–10/25.
• Comply, even if TCEQ does not have delegation.
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NSPS.
• New Source Performance Standard.
• Title 40 CFR Part 60.
• New, modified and reconstructed sources.
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Expedited Permitting.
• Use form APD-EXP (STEERS).
• Surcharge Amounts:.– Range from $500 for PBR & SP not
requiring public notice (non-refundable, flat surcharge)
– To $20,000 for Major NSR (NA or PSD)
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Expedited Permitting.
• Pre-application meeting recommended but not required
• Draft application can be submitted for review prior to formal submission
• Application submittal and review
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Nonattainment Areas
NESHAP
NSPS
NSR. Title V. Additional.Comparison of the three levels of Title Five Authorizations - Minor, GOP, and SOP, the five NSR levels, and the additional considerations pyramids.
Minor
GOP
SOP
DM
PBR
Standard Permit
Minor NSR Permit
NA & PSD
Summary.
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Help?• Stay up-to-date via email!– www.tceq.texas.gov.
–Click “sign up for email updates”
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Questions?
DM
PBR
Standard Permit
Minor NSR Permit
NA & PSD
Kathryn [email protected].
Small Business & Local Government Assistance.800-447-2827.www.TexasEnviroHelp.org.