Texas SB429 amends air quality permit issuance for major stationary sources in nonattainment areas.

Texas SB429 amends the Health and Safety Code to modify the issuance of air quality permits for major stationary sources located in nonattainment areas. The bill requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to analyze whether the benefits of such facilities significantly outweigh the environmental and social costs. It also mandates consideration of the cumulative impacts of permit issuance without changes to site location, size, production processes, and environmental control techniques.

Texas SB429 amends air quality permit issuance for major stationary sources in nonattainment areas.

Texas SB429 amends the Health and Safety Code to modify the issuance of air quality permits for major stationary sources located in nonattainment areas. The bill requires the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to analyze whether the benefits of such facilities significantly outweigh the environmental and social costs. It also mandates consideration of the cumulative impacts of permit issuance without changes to site location, size, production processes, and environmental control techniques.