Texas Administrative Code
Title 30 - ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Part 1 - TEXAS COMMISSION ON ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Chapter 118 - CONTROL OF AIR POLLUTION EPISODES
Section 118.1 - Generalized Air Pollution Episodes

Universal Citation: 30 TX Admin Code § 118.1

Current through Reg. 49, No. 52; December 27, 2024

(a) A generalized air pollution episode is a widespread condition of air pollution as specified in the Texas Water Code, § 5.514, that requires immediate action to protect human health or safety. An episode may be declared for one or more air contaminants and will apply to any geographical area affected by the generalized condition of air pollution.

(b) A Level 1 air pollution episode exists if the criteria specified in paragraphs (1) and (2) of this subsection are met.

(1) The concentration of any of the air contaminants is equal to or greater than the levels specified for Level 1 in Table 1.

(2) In the case of all air contaminants except ozone, meteorological conditions conducive to high levels of air contamination are predicted to continue for at least 12 hours. In the case of ozone, meteorological conditions conducive to high levels of ozone are likely to recur within the next 24 hours.

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(c) A level 2 air pollution episode exists if the commission determines that emergency reductions of emissions must be initiated to prevent ambient concentrations specified for Level 2 in Table 1.

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