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Texas SIP: 30 TAC Chapter 116, Subchapter B, Division 6, Prevention of Significant Deterioration Review, SIP effective November 10, 2014 (TXd161) to March 15, 2020

Regulatory Text: 
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

Chapter 116 – Control of Air Pollution by Permits for New Construction or Modification.

SUBCHAPTER B: NEW SOURCE REVIEW PERMITS

DIVISION 6 : PREVENTION OF SIGNIFICANT DETERIORATION REVIEW
As approved by EPA November 10, 2014 (79 FR 66626) effective November 10, 2014 (TXd161)
Regulations.gov document EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0808-0027
[TX155.27].

Outline:

§116.160. Prevention of Significant Deterioration Requirements.
As adopted by TCEQ March 26, 2014, effective April 17, 2014 (6-86).
Approved by EPA November 10, 2014 (79 FR 66626) effective November 10, 2014 (TXd161).
Regulations.gov document EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0808-0027 [TX155.27]
Section 116.160 Explanation:
The PSD SIP includes 30 TAC Section 116.160(a) and (b) as adopted by the State as of 6/2/2010.
The PSD SIP includes a letter from the TCEQ dated December 2, 2013, committing that Texas will follow a SIP amendment process to apply its PSD SIP to additional pollutants that are regulated in the future, including non-NAAQS pollutants.
The PSD SIP includes a letter from the TCEQ dated May 30, 2014, clarifying the judicial review process for the Texas PSD permit program

§116.161. Source Located in an Attainment Area with a Greater than De Minimis Impact.
As adopted by TNRCC June 17, 1998, effective July 8, 1998 (6-48).
Approved by EPA September 18, 2002 (67 FR 58697) effective October 18, 2002 (TXd34).

§116.162. Evaluation of Air Quality Impacts.
As adopted by TNRCC October 10, 2001, effective November 1, 2001 (6-56).
Approved by EPA July 22, 2004 (69 FR 43752) effective September 20, 2004 (TXd46).

§116.163. Prevention of Significant Deterioration Permit Fees.
6-61: As adopted by TCEQ September 25, 2002 effective October 20, 2002 (6-61), and submitted to EPA October 4, 2002.
Approved by EPA March 20, 2009 (74 FR 11851) effective May 19, 2009 (TXd101)

§116.164. Prevention of Significant Deterioration Applicability for Greenhouse Gases Sources.
As adopted by TCEQ March 26, 2014, effective April 17, 2014 (6-86).
Approved by EPA November 10, 2014 (79 FR 66626) effective November 10, 2014 (TXd161).
Regulations.gov document EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0808-0027 [TX155.27]
Section 116.164 Explanation:
The PSD SIP does NOT include 30 TAC Sections 116.164(a)(3), (a)(4), (a)(5), and (b).

§116.169. Greenhouse Gases Program Transitions.
As adopted by TCEQ March 26, 2014, effective April 17, 2014 (6-86).
Approved by EPA November 10, 2014 (79 FR 66626) effective November 10, 2014 (TXd161).
Regulations.gov document EPA-R06-OAR-2013-0808-0027 [TX155.27]
Section 116.169 Explanation:
The PSD SIP does NOT include 30 TAC Section 116.169(b).
The PSD SIP includes a letter from the TCEQ dated January 13, 2014, regarding the TCEQ's authority to administer EPA-issued GHG PSD permits.

  • Texas SIP: 30 TAC 116.160-116.169: Prevention of Significant Deterioration Review (pdf) (850.72 KB, November 10, 2014 )

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