Notice of Intent to Operate Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Facilities

Tamara A. YoungEnvironmental Permit Specialist

Waste Permits Division

2015 TCEQ Environmental Trade Fair

AGENDA

• What is a Notification?

• Types of Facilities Authorized Under a Notice of Intent (NOI)

• Authorization Process

• Electronic (e)-Permitting

What is a Notification?

30 TAC 330.3(94) - Notification--The act of filing information with the TCEQ for specific solid waste management activities that do not require a permit or a registration.

Notification Tier Authorizations are processed via forms generally named “Notice of Intent to Operate…..”

Recycling CompostingLow Volume Transfer Stations

Citizens’ Collection Stations

NOIs

Chapter 330 Definition – RecyclingA process by which materials that have served their intended use or are scrapped, discarded, used, surplus, or obsolete are collected, separated, or processed and returned to use in the form of raw materials in the production of new products.

“Recyclable material is not solid waste”

e-Permitting

TCEQ Form 20049

Core Data Form

Recycling

Recycling

List of Submitted Attachments (X)

1. Core Data Form for Operator  

2. Core Data Form for Owner (if different)  

3. Attachment A – Map of Site Location  

4. Attachment B – Description of Storage and Recycling Operations

 

5. Attachment C – Identification of Markets for Processed Materials

 

6. Attachment D – Cost Estimates for Financial Assurance

 

7. Attachment E – Bexar County Mulch or Compost Facility

 

8. Attachment F – Covered Television Equipment Recycling Facility

 

9. Attachment G – Alternative Compliance Demonstration

 

Core Data Form

Recycling

List of Submitted Attachments (X)

1. Core Data Form for Operator  

2. Core Data Form for Owner (if different)  

3. Attachment A – Map of Site Location  

4. Attachment B – Description of Storage and Recycling Operations

 

5. Attachment C – Identification of Markets for Processed Materials

 

6. Attachment D – Cost Estimates for Financial Assurance

 

8. Attachment E – Bexar County Mulch or Compost Facility

 

9. Attachment F – Covered Television Equipment Recycling Facility

 

9. Attachment G – Alternative Compliance Demonstration

 

Recycling

List of Submitted Attachments (X)

1. Core Data Form for Operator  

2. Core Data Form for Owner (if different)  

3. Attachment A – Map of Site Location  

4. Attachment B – Description of Storage and Recycling Operations

 

5. Attachment C – Identification of Markets for Processed Materials

 

6. Attachment D – Cost Estimates for Financial Assurance

 

8. Attachment E – Bexar County Mulch or Compost Facility

 

9. Attachment F – Covered Television Equipment Recycling Facility

 

9. Attachment G – Alternative Compliance Demonstration

 

Option 1: Recycling – Scenario 1

Material Types: Metal, Plastic, and Paper

Financial Compensation Received: Yes

Combustible Material Stored Outdoors: No

Does the Owner/Operator need to provide Notification?

Yes - financial compensation is received

Does Financial Assurance need to be established?

No - combustible material is stored indoors

Option 1: Recycling – Scenario 2

Material Types: Metal, Plastic, and Paper

Financial Compensation: Yes

Combustible Material Stored Outdoors: Yes

Does the Owner/Operator need to provide Notification?

Yes - financial compensation is received

Does Financial Assurance need to be established?

Yes - combustible material is stored outdoors.

Option 1: Recycling – Scenario 3

Material Types: Metal, Plastic, and Paper

Financial Compensation: No

Combustible Material Stored Outdoors: Yes

Does the Owner/Operator need to provide Notification?

No - financial compensation is not received

Does Financial Assurance need to be established?

No - exempt from notification.

Option 1: Recycling – Scenario 4

Material Types: Metal, Plastic, and Paper

Financial Compensation: Yes

Combustible Material Stored Outdoors: Yes

*Owner/Operator is affiliated with MSW permit holder

Does the Owner/Operator need to provide Notification?

No - affiliated with a person who holds a permit to dispose

of municipal solid waste

Does Financial Assurance need to be established?

No - exempt from notification

Option 1: Recycling – Scenario 5

Material Types: Metal, Plastic, and Paper

Financial Compensation: Yes

Combustible Material Stored Outdoors: Yes

*Owner/Operator is a government entity

Does the Owner/Operator need to provide Notification?

No - entity is a local government or an agency of the state

or federal government

Does Financial Assurance need to be established?

No - exempt from notification

Option 2: Composting – source separated non-industrial

materials, exempt composting operation authorized under

332.3(d)(1)(A)

Material Types: Vegetative material, wood chips, and manure

Combustible Material Stored Outdoors: Yes

Source of Material: Public

Option 3: Composting – source separated industrial

materials, exempt composting operation authorized under

332.3(d)(1)(B)

Material Types: Vegetative material, wood chips, and manure

Combustible Material Stored Outdoors: Yes

Source of Material: Ranch

Option 4: Mulching – source separated materials, exempt

operation authorized under 332.3(d)(3)

Material Types: Yard trimmings and wood chips

Combustible Material Stored Outdoors: Yes

RE Cap: Recycling

Your Company Notification Required

No Notification Required

Financial Assurance Required

Financial Assurance Not Required

Is a government entity

X X

Is affiliated with an MSW permit holder

X X

Does not charge a fee, no combustible materials

X X

Does charge a fee and stores combustible material outdoors

X X

Does not charge a fee and stores combustible material outdoors

X X

Recycling

List of Submitted Attachments (X)

1. Core Data Form for Operator  

2. Core Data Form for Owner (if different)  

3. Attachment A – Map of Site Location  

4. Attachment B – Description of Storage and Recycling Operations

 

5. Attachment C – Identification of Markets for Processed Materials

 

6. Attachment D – Cost Estimates for Financial Assurance

 

7. Attachment E – Bexar County Mulch or Compost Facility

 

8. Attachment F – Covered Television Equipment Recycling Facility

 

9. Attachment G – Alternative Compliance Demonstration

 

RecyclingList of Submitted Attachments (X)

1. Core Data Form for Operator  

2. Core Data Form for Owner (if different)  

3. Attachment A – Map of Site Location  

4. Attachment B – Description of Storage and Recycling Operations

 

5. Attachment C – Identification of Markets for Processed Materials

 

6. Attachment D – Cost Estimates for Financial Assurance

 

7. Attachment E – Bexar County Mulch or Compost Facility

 

8. Attachment F – Covered Television Equipment Recycling Facility

 

9. Attachment G – Alternative Compliance Demonstration

 

RecyclingList of Submitted Attachments (X)

1. Core Data Form for Operator  

2. Core Data Form for Owner (if different)  

3. Attachment A – Map of Site Location  

4. Attachment B – Description of Storage and Recycling Operations

 

5. Attachment C – Identification of Markets for Processed Materials

 

6. Attachment D – Cost Estimates for Financial Assurance

 

7. Attachment E – Bexar County Mulch or Compost Facility

 

8. Attachment F – Covered Television Equipment Recycling Facility

 

9. Attachment G – Alternative Compliance Demonstration

 

RecyclingList of Submitted Attachments (X)

1. Core Data Form for Operator  

2. Core Data Form for Owner (if different)  

3. Attachment A – Map of Site Location  

4. Attachment B – Description of Storage and Recycling Operations

 

5. Attachment C – Identification of Markets for Processed Materials

 

6. Attachment D – Cost Estimates for Financial Assurance

 

7. Attachment E – Bexar County Mulch or Compost Facility

 

8. Attachment F – Covered Television Equipment Recycling Facility

 

9. Attachment G – Alternative Compliance Demonstration

 

Recycling CompostingLow Volume

Transfer StationCitizens’ Collection

Station

NOIs

TCEQ Form 20370

Core Data Form

e-Permitting

TCEQ Form 20049

Core Data Form

Chapter 330 Definition – Low volume transfer station (LVTS)

A transfer station used for the storage of collected household waste limited to a total storage capacity of 40 cubic yards located in an unincorporated area that is not within the extraterritorial jurisdiction of a city.

LVTS

LVTS

Recycling CompostingLow Volume

Transfer StationsCitizens’ Collection

Stations

NOIs

TCEQ Form 20370

Core Data Form

TCEQ Form 20429

Core Data Form

e-Permitting

TCEQ Form 20049

Core Data Form

Chapter 330 Definition – Citizens’ Collection Station (CCS)

A facility established for the convenience and exclusive use of residents (not commercial or industrial users or collection vehicles), except that in small communities where regular collections are not available, small quantities of commercial waste may be deposited by the generator of the waste. The facility may consist of one or more storage container, bin, or trailer.

CCS

CCS

CCS

Office building

Entrance

Waste bin

Recycle bin

Recycling CompostingLow Volume Transfer Stations

Citizens’ Collection Stations

NOIs

TCEQ Form 0651

Core Data Form

TCEQ Form 20370

Core Data Form

TCEQ Form 20429

Core Data Form

e-Permitting

TCEQ Form 20049

Core Data Form

Chapter 330 Definition – CompostingThe controlled biological decomposition of organic materials through microbial activity.

CompostingFeedstock Material Notice

RequirementsFor Public Participation

Exempt material plus: Source-Separated:

Meat

Fish

Dead Animals

Dairy Material

Meat/Vegetable Oils and Greases Not FOG from grease trap/interceptors

Mailed Notice To Adjacent Land-owners via TCEQ’s MSW Permits Section and OCC

Limited to Adjacent Land-owners via letter correspondence:

E-Permitting

E-Permitting

e-Permitting Demo

E-Permitting

Contact

MSW Permits Assistance• Main Line: (512) 239-2335

• Mailing Address:

MSW MC-124

Texas Commission On Environmental Quality

P.O. Box 13087

Austin, TX 78711-3087

Small Business and Local Government Assistance•(800) 447-2827 (hotline)•www.texasenvirohelp.org•sbap@tceq.texas.gov

Questions?

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