Notice of Intent to Operate Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) Facilities Tamara A. Young Environmental 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 Composting Low Volume Transfer Stations Citizens’ Collection Stations NOIs Chapter 330 Definition – Recycling A 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 Core Data Form

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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 CompanyNotification Required No Notification Required Financial Assurance Required Financial Assurance Not Required Is a government entity XX Is affiliated with an MSW permit holder XX Does not charge a fee, no combustible materials XX Does charge a fee and stores combustible material outdoors XX Does not charge a fee and stores combustible material outdoors XX

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

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

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

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

Recycling Composting Low Volume Transfer Station Citizens’ Collection Station NOIs TCEQ Form Core Data Form e-Permitting TCEQ Form 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

Recycling Composting Low Volume Transfer Stations Citizens’ Collection Stations NOIs TCEQ Form Core Data Form TCEQ Form Core Data Form e-Permitting TCEQ Form 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.

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Recycling Composting Low Volume Transfer Stations Citizens’ Collection Stations NOIs TCEQ Form 0651 Core Data Form TCEQ Form Core Data Form TCEQ Form Core Data Form e-Permitting TCEQ Form Core Data Form Chapter 330 Definition – Composting The controlled biological decomposition of organic materials through microbial activity.

Composting Feedstock MaterialNotice Requirements For 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:

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Contact MSW Permits Assistance Main Line: (512) Mailing Address: MSW MC-124 Texas Commission On Environmental Quality P.O. Box Austin, TX Small Business and Local Government Assistance (800) (hotline)

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