Texas Statutes (Last Updated: January 4, 2014) |
HEALTH AND SAFETY CODE |
Title 5. SANITATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY |
Subtitle C. AIR QUALITY |
Chapter 382. CLEAN AIR ACT |
Subchapter C. PERMITS |
Sec. 382.051. PERMITTING AUTHORITY OF COMMISSION; RULES
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(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.