Tex.
Health & Safety Code Section 382.051
Permitting Authority of Commission; Rules
(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 (Preconstruction Permit)(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 (Federal Operating Permit);(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 (Preconstruction Permit) or 382.0519 (Voluntary Emissions Reduction Permit);(7)
an existing facility permit or existing facility flexible permit under Section 382.05183 (Existing Facility Permit);(8)
a small business stationary source permit under Section 382.05184 (Small Business Stationary Source Permit);(9)
an electric generating facility permit under Section 382.05185 (Electric Generating Facility Permit) of this code and Section 39.264, Utilities Code;(10)
a pipeline facilities permit under Section 382.05186 (Pipeline Facilities Permits); 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.
Source:
Section 382.051 — Permitting Authority of Commission; Rules, https://statutes.capitol.texas.gov/Docs/HS/htm/HS.382.htm#382.051 (accessed Jun. 5, 2024).
