Air Quality Standard Permit for Permanent Rock and Concrete Crushers

The Air Quality Standard Permit for Permanent Rock and Concrete Crushers is authorized under the Texas Health and Safety Code Section 382.05195 Exit the TCEQ, which authorizes the commission to issue this standard permit for many similar facilities.

Quick Screen

If your facility meets the conditions of this standard permit, you should be able to answer “Yes” to each of these questions:

  • Is the facility a rock or concrete crusher operating no more than 2,640 hours in any 12-month period?
  • Is the crusher no less than 200 feet from the property line and no less than 440 yards from any residence, school, or place of worship?
  • Will the throughput be no more than 200 tons per hour?

If your facility complies with the above screening criteria:

  • Review the standard permit (PDF) (Help with PDF) considering your proposed application for further restrictions and limitations.
  • If your facility complies, you may claim this standard permit.

If your rock or concrete crusher cannot meet the conditions of this standard permit, you may qualify for other permitting options. To review your options, see Types of New Source Review Authorizations.

To Claim This Standard Permit:

  • Complete the Form PI-1S, (Registration Form for a Standard Permit), using the PI-1S Instructions, (Registration Instructions for a Standard Permit).
  • Complete the Rock Crusher Standard Permit Checklist PDF
  • Complete Table 17 for Rock Crushers
  • Pay a registration fee PDF

Additional Information

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If you have questions about this or any other standard permit, contact us.