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House Bill 3268 |
House Author: Lyne |
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Effective: 6-17-11 |
Senate Sponsor: Estes |
House Bill 3268 amends the Health and Safety Code to require the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) to issue a standard permit or permit by rule that establishes emission limits for air contaminants released by a stationary natural gas internal combustion engine, a natural gas stationary internal combustion reciprocating engine, or a natural gas turbine used in a combined heating and power system, measured in terms of air contaminant emissions per unit of total energy output. The bill requires TCEQ to consider both the primary and secondary functions when determining the engine's emissions per unit of output. The bill prohibits TCEQ, during the permit adoption process, from distinguishing between the end-use functions powered by a stationary natural gas engine and sets out the information that TCEQ may consider in the process. The bill requires TCEQ to adopt any required rules relating to these provisions not later than September 1, 2012.