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Brief History of the Air Emissions and Inspection Fees
The TCEQ collects two annual air-program fees—an air
emissions fee and an air inspection fee—each fiscal year
(September 1–August 31). If you are subject to both an
emissions fee and an inspection fee, you are required to pay only
the higher of the two.
The air emissions fee was originally adopted in fiscal 1992.
This fee is based on the tons of pollution emitted during the last
full calendar year. The authority to collect this fee is
granted under
Texas Health and Safety Code Section 382.0621 
, and the administration of this fee is
described in
Title 30, Texas Administrative Code, Section
101.27 . The emissions fee is collected to cover
the direct and indirect costs of operating the Title IV and V
programs related to the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of
1990.
The air inspection fee was authorized in 1985 and its collection
began in fiscal 1986. The inspection fee is based on the Standard
Industrial Classification (SIC) code at an affected regulated
facility. The authority to collect this fee is granted in
Texas Health and Safety Code 382.062 , and the administration of the fee is
described in
30 TAC 101.24 . The inspection fee is collected to recover
the costs of reviewing air permit applications, inspecting
regulated facilities that fall under the jurisdiction of the TCEQ,
and enforcing the permits, rules, and orders adopted by the
TCEQ.
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Changes in the Air Emissions and Inspection Fees
The fee rates for the
air emissions fees and the
air inspection fees have been adjusted to account for the
change in the Consumer Price Index as published by the Bureau of
Labor Statistics in the U.S. Department of Labor.
For details, call the Air Quality Division at 512-239-1459 and
ask to speak with an emissions-inspection fee auditor.
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Timeline for the Annual Air Fees
- The notification packets for the air emissions and inspection
fees are mailed by April 1.
- Under 30 TAC 101.24 and 101.27, the Air Emissions and
Inspection Fee Basis Form is due on June 1, or 60 days from the
date of receipt of the notification letter. Failure to submit this
form by the due date could result in the initiation of an
enforcement action.
- By mid-September, the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics releases
the average Consumer Price Index for August.
- By late October, invoices for the air emissions and inspection
fees are mailed, dated October 31.
- By November 30, these invoices must be paid in full to avoid
any late fees.
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Fiscal 2009 Air Emissions and Inspection Fee Notification
Packet
The notification packet for the fiscal 2009 air emissions and
inspection fee was mailed on April 1, 2008. Under 30 TAC 101.24 and
101.27, the Air Emissions and Inspection Fee Basis Form was due by
June 1, 2008, or 60 days from the date of the cover letter. Failure
to remit the completed Air Emissions and Inspection Fee Basis Form
by the required due date could result in the initiation of an
enforcement action.
The notification packet includes:
The rules that the TCEQ makes available
on this site as a public service are not a substitute for the
official rules as approved and filed with the Office of the
Secretary of State. See
full
disclaimer. The TCEQ assumes no legal liability or
responsibility for the accuracy or completeness of any information
provided on this site. Official copies of TCEQ rules may be
obtained by e-mailing
register@sos.state.tx.us.
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Questions? Contact the Fee Program Staff
If you have any questions pertaining to the applicability of
either rule or how the fees are assessed, please give us a call. To
determine the Fee Program staffer assigned to your affected
account, please refer to the table below. Send e-mail inquiries to
aqp@tceq.state.tx.us, to
the attention of the relevant staffer.
Fee Program
Contacts
|
| First Letter or Number of
the Company Name |
Contact Person |
Phone Number |
| 0–9, B, and D–I |
Darron Blackburn |
512-239-1727 |
| A, and J–R |
Evelyn Gutierrez |
512-239-1547 |
| C, and S–Z |
Mark Chambers |
512-239-1880 |
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