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Current as of January 01, 2024 | Updated by Findlaw Staff
(a) The commission may issue a permit:
(1) to construct a new facility or modify an existing facility that may emit air contaminants;
(2) to operate an existing facility affected by Section 382.0518(g); or
(3) to operate a federal source.
(b) To assist in fulfilling its authorization provided by Subsection (a), the commission may issue:
(1) special permits for certain facilities;
(2) a general permit for numerous similar sources subject to Section 382.054;
(3) a standard permit for similar facilities;
(4) a permit by rule for types of facilities that will not significantly contribute air contaminants to the atmosphere;
(5) a single federal operating permit or preconstruction permit for multiple federal sources or facilities located at the same site;
(6) a multiple plant permit for existing facilities at multiple locations subject to Section 382.0518 or 382.0519;
(7) an existing facility permit or existing facility flexible permit under Section 382.05183;
(8) a small business stationary source permit under Section 382.05184;
(9) an electric generating facility permit under Section 382.05185 of this code and Section 39.264, Utilities Code;
(10) a pipeline facilities permit under Section 382.05186; or
(11) other permits as necessary.
(c) The commission may issue a federal operating permit for a federal source in violation only if the operating permit incorporates a compliance plan for the federal source as a condition of the permit.
(d) The commission shall adopt rules as necessary to comply with changes in federal law or regulations applicable to permits issued under this chapter.
Cite this article: FindLaw.com - Texas Health and Safety Code - HEALTH & SAFETY § 382.051. Permitting Authority of Commission; Rules - last updated January 01, 2024 | https://codes.findlaw.com/tx/health-and-safety-code/health-safety-sect-382-051/
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