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Compliance Information for Specific Facilities

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Sawmill Operations: Compliance Resources

Air | Water | Waste | Tools

Air

Industry-Specific Permits by Rule for Sawmill Operations
Permit by Rule List (PDF) (Help with PDF)–A comprehensive Permit by Rule list with links to rules.
Air Emissions Calculation Tips–Use this tool to determine if your shop can be covered by a Permit by Rule.
De Minimis–Determine if your site is covered under the De Minimis rule.
New Source Review Information

Water

Waste

What to do with Used Oil, Batteries, Antifreeze, or Used Tires
Classification and Coding of Industrial and Hazardous Waste (RG-022)–Assists generators of industrial and hazardous waste in meeting the requirements of self waste classification.
Waste Designation Decision Matrix
Hazardous Waste: There IS an Easier Way
Transporting Waste in Texas (RG-086)–A guide to regulations pertaining to transporting waste.
Creosote: What Is It? What Are the Risks? (GI-285)
Petroleum Storage Tanks
RENEW Listings

Compliance Overview Tools

Wood Products Checklist (PDF) (Help with PDF)
Environmental Rules for Sawmills (RG-430)–Answers to common questions about regulations for sawmill operations.
Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure Plans (SPCC)–An excellent resource from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency.
Texas Forestry Association
Fees

Still have questions? Call the SBLGA hotline at 1-800-447-2827 or one of our compliance assistance specialists in the TCEQ regional office nearest you.