Ovens, furnaces, direct-flame incinerators, and other devices
used to thermally remove residual combustible or semicombustible
materials from noncombustible electrical or mechanical parts are
permitted by rule if they meet the specific conditions stated in
Title 30, Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC),
Section 106.495, 
and the general conditions stated in 30 TAC
Section 106.4.
Note: All PBR checklists that are made available to the public are optional and are not required
forms. These checklists are provided for your convenience only.
To operate under this permit by rule (PBR), you must (1) submit a claim before construction
begins and (2) keep records as described
below.
Quick Screen
To determine whether your facility qualifies for this PBR, first
consider these quick screens:
- The combustible material must not exceed 10 percent by weight
of the total load to the device.
- The combustible material must not contain halogenated organic
compounds.
Complete our PBR Applicability Checklist,
TCEQ Form - 10149, to find out whether your facility meets the
general conditions for a PBR.
If your facility cannot comply with these conditions, see Types of New Source
Review Authorizations for other options.
Claiming a Permit by Rule
- Registration
for a Permit by Rule
(TCEQ Form - 10228)
Registration of a facility under a PBR can be performed by completing a Form PI-7 "Registration for Permits by Rule" or
a Form PI-7-CERT, "Certification and Registration for Permits by Rule."
-
PBR Applicability Checklist for �106.4 General Requirements
(TCEQ Form -
10149)
A checklist has been developed by the TCEQ to assist staff in determining whether a facility or project meets all of the
applicable requirements. The use of this checklist is not mandatory; however, it is the responsibility of each applicant
to show how a facility being claimed under a PBR meets all of the general and specific requirements. If all PBR requirements
cannot be met, a facility will not be allowed to operate under the PBR, and an application for a construction permit may be
required under 30 TAC Chapter 116, Section 116.110(a). It is recommended that this checklist be used by applicants and a copy
submitted with any registration to expedite review. If the checklist is used, check the most appropriate answer and include
any additional information in the spaces provided. If additional space is needed, please include an extra page and reference
the question number.
- Permits by Rule
Registration
Fee (PDF)
Fees of either $100 or $450 are required for any new or updated PBR registration. Please see fact sheet for additional
details.
Record Keeping
Under 30 TAC
Section 106.8, your records must identify the rules under which
your facility is operating and demonstrate compliance for a rolling
12-month period. Be sure you keep at least these records:
These records must be kept on site and readily available on
request for inspection by the TCEQ or any air pollution control
program that has jurisdiction. If you have questions about the type
of records you should keep, contact the Air Program in the
TCEQ regional office that serves your county.
Questions? We Can Help
If you have questions about this or any other PBR, contact
us:
e-mail: airperm@tceq.state.tx.us
phone: 512/239-1250
