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Surface Coating Facilities: A Guide for Obtaining Air Authorization in Texas
Introduction
This document is tailored to the surface coating industry, excluding auto body shops,
and contains general information about air regulations. Surface coaters prepare and
coat (paint) items that may be made out of metal, wood, plastic, porcelain, or any of
several other materials. Processes associated with cleaning and coating emit air
contaminants. As part of its role in protecting public health and the environment, the
Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) requires you to get proper air
authorization for these emissions. Under the law, you are required to obtain
authorization before you build, modify, or begin operations at your facility.
Even if your site is already in operation, you still need an air authorization. You should
begin steps to obtain authorization as soon as you become aware that this regulation
applies to you. For more information on how to proceed if you find yourself in this
situation, call the Small Business and Local Government Assistance (SBLGA) program
at 800-447-2827 for confidential assistance. You can also contact the Air Permits
Division at 512-239-1250 for technical assistance.
Which Air Authorization Applies to You?
The type of authorization you qualify for will depend on the materials and chemicals
you use, the processes that you conduct, and the amount of air contaminants your
facility creates. In Texas, you have three options for obtaining authorization to emit air
contaminants from your surface coating facility. You must either
" qualify for de minimis status, or
" obtain authorization through a
o permit by rule (PBR), or
o New Source Review (NSR) permit.
In addition, you may be required to obtain coverage under a Title V Federal Operating
Permit if your emissions exceed certain levels. Ultimately, you must decide which type
of authorization applies to your business and if it needs to meet any other
requirements to comply with state and federal laws.
De Minimis
De minimis sites emit very small amounts of air contaminants. If your site qualifies as
de minimis, you do not need to register with the TCEQ. However, you do need to keep
records to prove that you meet the de minimisrequirements. Even if your site is de
minimis, you may have to comply with other state and federal regulations-see "Other
Requirements," on page 8. The rules that explain the de minimiscriteria appear at 30
Texas Administrative Code (TAC) Chapter 116, Subchapter B, Division 1, Section
116.119.
There are several ways that you can meet the de minimis criteria. To find out whether
you can claim de minimis status:
- Check the De Minimis Facilities or Sources List [30 TAC 116.119(a) (1)].Revised March 2011
TCEQ publication RG-404
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. Small Business and Environmental Assistance Division. Surface Coating Facilities: A Guide for Obtaining Air Authorization in Texas, pamphlet, February 2011; Austin, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth624000/m1/2/: accessed July 17, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting UNT Libraries Government Documents Department.