Controlling NOx Emissions from Nitric Acid Manufacturing
Rules in Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Chapter 117, for controlling emissions of nitrogen oxides from nitric acid production units. These rules are part of the State Implementation Plan strategy to meet the National Ambient Air Quality Standards for ozone.
Areas Affected
These rules apply statewide.
Rule Citation
30 TAC Chapter 117, Subchapter F, Division 2 and 30 TAC Chapter 117, Subchapter F, Division 3
Rule Description
- The rules set NOx emission limits for nitric acid production units.
- The rules also contain monitoring, reporting, recordkeeping, and testing requirements.
Rule History
The Chapter 117 rule history for nitric acid manufacturing discusses revisions to the rules, including their proposal and adoption, the associated State Implementation Plan revision, and U.S. Environmental Protection Agency approval.
Compliance Resources
- TexasEnviroHelp: Small Business and Local Government Assistance
- Emissions Banking and Trading Programs
- EPA Test Methods
- EPA Performance Specifications and Other Monitoring Information for Continuous Emission Monitoring Systems
- Protocol for Predictive Emission Monitoring Systems referenced in 30 TAC 117.8100(b)
- Guidance for Preparation of Summary, Excess Emission, and Continuous Monitoring System Reports
Related Information
- Stakeholder groups that help the agency with air quality issues
- State Implementation Plan: Air Pollution from Ozone
- Air Permits and Registrations
- Tax Relief for Pollution Control Property
- Point Source Emissions Inventory
Contact Information
- Contact the Stationary Source Programs Team for additional information about stationary source rules.
- Sign up to receive e-mail updates on SIP-related information, including information on stationary source rules. Select SIP Hot Topics under the Air Quality heading.