- OGS New Project Notification. For any new projects that start construction after April 1, 2011 in the 15 counties of the Barnett Shale, new State of Texas Environmental Electronic Reporting System (STEERS) (ePermits) notification and registration requirements apply. Prior to construction, a notification with basic information must be submitted.
- OGS New Project Registration. Ninety days after submitting the OGS New Project Notification, a more detailed registration for the standard permit is required via hard copy.
BPR – Permits by Rule (PBR) Registration – The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ) uses the term “Permits by Rule (PBR) Registration” to refer to a simplified permitting process for certain types of facilities or activities in Texas. PBR is a regulatory approach designed to streamline the permitting process for facilities that have low emissions or pose minimal environmental impact.
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