This page contains information to equip owners-operators of
facilities who need to comply with air quality rules for
controlling the emissions of nitrogen oxide (NOx) from certain
combustion sources.
Note: Both general information and
information for specific areas in Texas will be added to this page
as it becomes available.
Houston–Galveston–Brazoria Nonattainment Area
The following information applies to minor sources
only in the
Houston–Galveston–Brazoria
Nonattainment Area. (Read more about nonattainment
areas.)
Many of the documents on this page are in Adobe Acrobat Portable
Document Format (PDF), Microsoft Word, or Microsoft Excel. (Help
with downloading files).
Rules for Combustion Sources (Equipment)
Owners/operators of facilities will need to determine their
requirements for complying with rules for controlling
NOx emissions from certain combustion
sources, which include equipment such as these:
- boilers,
- process heaters,
- stationary engines, and
- turbines.
For more information, read the rule
Houston-Galveston-Brazoria Ozone Nonattainment Area Minor Sources
(30 TAC, Chapter 117, Subchapter D, Division 1). 
Assistance Tools and Forms
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Is
my boiler, process heater, stationary engine, or turbine regulated
by the Minor Source NOx Rule? (PDF)
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Equipment
Profile Worksheet (DOC)
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How do I calculate the emissions from my boiler, process heater,
stationary engines and turbines? (PDF)
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Calculation Spreadsheet (.XLS)– to assist in determining
your NOx emissions, potential to emit, and whether your
equipment is included in the Mass Emission Cap
and Trade Program.
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What are the recordkeeping and reporting requirements of the Minor
Source NOx Rule (Boilers, Process Heaters, Stationary Engines,
Turbines)? (PDF)
Sample Logs to Download
The following documents are Word (.DOC) format.
