e PBR STEERS Texas Commission on Environmental Quality

e. PBR & STEERS. Texas Commission on Environmental Quality Small Business & Local Government Assistance Jennifer Schmidt

Small Business & Local Government Assistance. Programs Offer • Free and confidential technical assistance • Multi-media compliance tools

Guidance Documents • A Guide to Creating an Account in STEERS E-Permitting (RG-531 a) and • A Guide to Obtaining Permits by Rule Authorizations in STEERS EPermitting (RG-531 b)

State of Texas Electronic Reporting System (STEERS) Why use STEERS? ØStreamlines the application process ØShortens the process time ØImmediate confirmation application has been received ØRequired in many cases

STEERS Programs • • • Aggregate Production Operations Registration (EPR_APO) Air New Source Review Registrations (EPR_NSR) Industrial and Hazardous Waste (IHW) NOR and Summaries Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Reporting Municipal Solid Waste Notifications (EPR_MSW) Pesticide General Permit (EPR_PESTGP) Petroleum Storage Tank (PST) Self-Certifications Pollution Prevention Planning (P 2 PLAN) Reporting Public Drinking Water (PDW) Storm Water General Permits (Construction & Multi. Sector)

General Steps • Create a personal STEERS Account • Add a Program • Sign the STEERS Participatory Agreement (SPA) • Create Application • Sign • Pay • **Submit**

A Guide to Creating an Account in STEERS EPermitting (RG-531 a)

Add a Program

STEERS Participatory Agreement (SPA)

Set Account Password

A Guide to Obtaining Permits by Rule Authorizations in STEERS EPermitting (RG -531 b)

Permits by Rule (PBR) • Air Authorization • Permits listed in 30 TAC § 106 • Most are industry or activity specific

PBR Example • § 106. 433 – Surface Coat Facilities • § 106. 452 – Dry Abrasive Cleaning • § 106. 227 - Soldering, Brazing, Welding

Registering vs. Claiming a PBR • Register PBRs that require registration. “the facility shall be registered with the commission using Form PI-7. ” • Claim PBRs that do not require registration but must follow the requirements of the PBR rule

Voluntary Registrations • If PBR does not require registration, you may still voluntarily register the PBR • Fee still required

APD Memo • Effective Feb. 1, 2018 • Requires most PBR and Standard Permit registrations be submitted via STEERS (some exceptions). • More information at “Guidance for STEERS” webpage

PBR Registration. • PI-7 or PI-7 -CERT. • Core Data Form. • Additional Technical Information

Technical Information Cover letter Introduction Process Description Process flow diagram • Summary of emissions • Checklists (§ 106. 4 and specific PBR) • • • Emissions calculations • NAAQS Compliance • Explanation of how you meet the rule • Lab Analysis • Site map • Other Data as needed

Expediting an Application • 30 TAC Chapter 101 • Must use e. Permits to request • Surcharge of $500

• • • Create Fillout Sign Pay **Submit**

Create an Application

Fillout • Site Information • Customer Information • Responsible Official Contact • Technical Contact • PBR General Information • Rule Selection • PBR Attachments • Expedite

Site Information

Customer (Applicant) Information

Responsible Official Contact

Technical Contact

PBR General Information

Rule Selection

PBR Attachments

**Update

Sign the Application

Pay Application Fees

Submit the Application

Congratulations!

Questions? Jennifer Schmidt 713 -767 -3549 Jennifer. Schmidt@tceq. texas. gov Small Business & Local Government Assistance (SBLGA) Hotline 800 -447 -2827. www. Texas. Enviro. Help. org. STEERS Help Desk (512) 239 -6925