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TITLE 30 | ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY |
PART 1 | TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY |
CHAPTER 106 | PERMITS BY RULE |
SUBCHAPTER U | TANKS, STORAGE, AND LOADING |
RULE §106.476 | Pressurized Tanks or Tanks Vented to Control |
Any tank or other container storing carbon compounds is permitted by rule, provided that the tank or container pressure is sufficient at all times to prevent vapor or gas loss to the atmosphere or the tank or container is equipped with a relief valve which directs all vapors or gases to an incinerator, boiler, or other firebox having a stationary flue or a waste gas smokeless flare system. The vapors or gases and any necessary fuel gas shall be mixed thoroughly upstream of the heater burner(s) or the flare tip such that the mixed gases have a minimum net or lower heating value of 200 British thermal units per cubic foot. The flare also shall meet the other requirements of §106.492 of this title (relating to Flares). |
Source Note: The provisions of this §106.476 adopted to be effective March 14, 1997, 22 TexReg 2439; amended to be effective September 4, 2000, 25 TexReg 8653 |