Texas Commission on Environmental Quality 

Form BART EA-1 - Instructions 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

General: 

In accordance with Title 30 Texas Administrative Code (30 TAC) Section 116.1500-1540, sites subject to the Best Available Retrofit 

Technology (BART) requirements must provide an Engineering Analysis (EA) by completing and submitting Form BART EA-1, with 

its completed Tables 1-8, to the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality’s (TCEQ) Air Permits Division (see Section III of this 

form, Guidelines for Engineering Analysis Submittals, for table nomenclature and completion guidance). All sites subject to BART 

requirements must submit their EA no later than April 30, 2007. To establish enforceable limits on emissions pursuant to the 

requirements of (proposed) 30 TAC § 116.1530(b), applicants should submit a completed Form APD-CERT entitled, “Certification of 

Emission Limits.” Enforceability of BART emissions may also be established by initiating or providing documentation of other 

appropriate permitting actions. The owner/operator of the site for which BART EA is being submitted is responsible for completing 

the necessary forms and mailing them to the TCEQ, Air Permits Division (APD), MC-163, P.O. Box 13087, Austin, Texas 78711-

3087. 

I. Company Identifying Information 

A. Company Name: Enter the legal name of the company or corporation for which the EA is being submitted. The 

company name on this form and the TCEQ Core Data Form should match. 

B. Owner or Operator of Site to be Certified: Enter the name of the owner/operator of the site for which the EA is being 

submitted. 

C. Mailing Address: Enter the mailing address for the owner/operator of the site. 

D. City/State/Zip Code: Enter the name of the city or town, state and zip code for the mailing address. 

E. Telephone: Enter the telephone number for the owner/operator of the site; include area code. 

F. Site Name: Provide the name of the site for which the EA is being submitted. 

G. Street Address (Physical Location): Provide the street address of the physical location for the named site. If no street 

address is available, provide driving directions in writing. Identify the location by distance and direction from wellknown landmarks such as highway intersections. 

H. City/County/Zip Code: Provide the name of the town or city in which the site is located. If the address is not in a city 

or town, provide the name of the city or town closest to the site even if this city/town is not located in the same county 

as the site. Enter the County and zip code where the site is physically located. 

I. TCEQ Regulated Entity Number (RN): Enter the TCEQ assigned number of the site for which the EA is being 

submitted. The RN replaces the former TCEQ account number for the facility or site. A typical example of a RN is 

RN100123456. These identification numbers have recently been assigned by the TCEQ, replacing the air quality 

account number. If you have not been officially notified by the TCEQ Central Registry Program of the RN, or have 

any questions about your RN, you may call (512) 239-5160 for assistance to obtain or verify the account number. If 

no regulated entity number has been issued for this location please check “NO”. 

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J. TCEQ Customer Number (CN): Enter the TCEQ assigned number of the owner or operator of the site. The CN is a 

unique number assigned to the company or corporation and applies to all facilities and sites owned or operated by this 

company or corporation. A typical example of a CN is CN600123456. These identification numbers have recently 

been assigned by the TCEQ, replacing the air quality account number. If you have not been officially notified by the 

TCEQ Central Registry Program of your CN, or have any questions about your CN, you may call (512) 239-5160 for 

assistance to obtain or verify the account number. If no customer number has been issued for this location please 

check “NO.” 

II. Technical Contact Identifying Information 

A. Technical Contact: Provide the title and name of the person that TCEQ should contact for technical questions and 

who has the authority to make binding agreements and representations. 

B. Title: Provide the title of the technical contact. 

C. Telephone: Provide the telephone number of the technical contact. 

D. Fax: Provide the fax number for the technical contact. 

E. E-Mail: Provide the e-mail address for the technical contact. 

F. Mailing Address: Provide mailing address for the technical contact. 

G. City/State/Zip Code: Provide city, state and zip code of the technical contact. This technical contact may be a 

consultant. 

III. Guidelines for Engineering Analysis Submittals 

Provide the information indicated by instructions and data fields on the applicable tables of the form and by pertinent sections 

of the guidance document. The indicated organizational format is suggested. 

Executive Summary: Provide an identification overview and description of the BART-eligible emission units 

at the facility; summarize the BART analysis methods used in their evaluation. 

Table 1: Summary of Proposed BART - Provide emission unit identification, proposed BART and emission limits, 

pollutants controlled, visibility improvements and affected Class I areas. 

BART-Eligible Units Subject to Maximum Achievable Control Technology (MACT) Standards 

Table 2: MACT as BART for Eligible Units - Describe BART-eligible units to which MACT standard applies that 

also addresses visibility impairing pollutant. Provide emission unit number and description, the regulated pollutant, 

the applicable MACT limit as provided in the standard and expressed in pounds/day of regulated pollutant. Provide 

the rationale for why the MACT limit represents BART. 

Baseline Conditions and Visibility Impacts for BART-Eligible Units 

Table 3: Input Data: Baseline Modeling Conditions - Provide emission unit identifying information and 

descriptions, also maximum 24 hr. actual emissions (lb/day) for each BART pollutant evaluated at each emission 

unit. Provide stack identification, physical and exit parameters. 

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Table 4: Basis for 24 hr. Emissions Data - Describe in detail the basis for 24 hr. actual emissions data submitted for 

Tables 3, 6, 7, and 8. To support data field entries, provide documentation of baseline data sources and assumptions 

considered. For example, if stack test data was used, include the date of the test and the fuel type used in the test. 

Table 5: Baseline Visibility Results - Provide the results of the baseline visibility modeling for each evaluated 

emission unit and affected Class I Area, in terms of the 98th %-ile value (i.e., deciview) and the number of days 

exceeding 0.5 deciview, for the baseline years 2001 through 2003 and for these years combined. Facilities may 

provide additional information about visibility modeling results and improvements (e.g., number of days exceeding 

1 deciview, number of affected receptors, etc.) as an attachment to this table. 

BART Analysis for Eligible Emission Units 

This analysis should be conducted for each BART-subject emission unit at the facility, and should include each 

visibility-impairing pollutant (i.e., NOx, SO2, PM) emitted from each evaluated emission unit. Applicants should 

consult the guidance document for details on consideration of various steps of the analysis. 

Table 6: Post-Control Emission Rates - Provide the post-control emission rates for each control scenario evaluated 

for each emission unit and visibility impairing pollutant. Results are provided in terms of specific control 

technologies, maximum 24 hr. actual emissions and % reductions for the pollutant being evaluated. Potential 

collateral increases as well as the %-reductions in emissions of the other visibility-impairing pollutants are also 

provided. A separate Table 6 should be completed and submitted for each visibility impairing pollutant emitted 

(e.g., Table 6-NOx) from each BART - subject emission unit for which a control scenario is evaluated. 

Table 7: Post-Control Stack Parameters - Provide the post-control stack identification, physical and exit parameters 

for each control scenario evaluated for emission unit and visibility impairing pollutant. A separate Table 7 should 

be completed and submitted for each visibility impairing pollutant emitted (e.g., Table 7-NOx) from each BARTsubject emission unit for which a control scenario is evaluated. 

Table 8: Post-Control Visibility Results - Provide the results of the post-control visibility modeling for each control 

scenario evaluated for each emission unit and affected Class I Area, in terms of the 98th %-ile value (i.e., deciview) 

and the number of days exceeding 0.5 deciview, for the baseline years 2001 through 2003 and for these years 

combined. A separate Table 8 should be completed and submitted for each visibility impairing pollutant emitted 

(e.g., Table 8-NOx) from each BART - subject emission unit for which a control scenario is evaluated. 

BART Analysis Conclusion 

BART Proposal: Propose the selected control strategy; include justification for the selected strategy and proposed 

compliance schedules. 

Impacts Analysis Summary: Provide a summary of all control strategies evaluated for each unit and visibility 

impairing pollutant. Consider emission reduction performance level, baseline 

emission rates, and anticipated emission reductions. Also summarize the 

analysis in terms of total annualized control, average and incremental cost 

effectiveness, energy costs, collateral increases in other pollutants, and non-air 

quality environmental effects. 

IV. Signature and Certification 

Owner/operator of the facility provides signature to certify that factual knowledge provided on the form is true and correct, 

and not in any way a violation of 30 TAC §§ 101.390-101.403, or of any other applicable air quality rule of the Texas 

Commission on Environmental Quality; signature further signifies awareness that intentionally or knowingly making or 

causing to be made false material statements or representations in the certification is a criminal offense subject to criminal 

penalties. 

Note: Signatures must be original in ink, not reproduced by photocopy, fax, or other means, and must be received by the 

TCEQ prior to allocation of any allowances. 

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How to Contact the TCEQ: 

Question Who Phone Web 

TCEQ PBR Rules Air Permits Division (512) 239-1250 www.tceq.state.tx.us/rules/indxpdf.html 

Revenue Section Financial Administration (512) 239-6260 (TCEQ Mail Code 181) 

Core Data Form Requirements Central Registry (512) 239-5175 www.tceq.state.tx.us/permitting/central_registry/contact.html 

Form PI-7 Requirements Air Permits Division (512) 239-1250 www.tceq.state.tx.us/permitting/air/forms/permitbyrule/pbr_PI7 

_forms.html 

Receipt and Initial Review Air Permits Initial Review 

Team (APIRT) 

(512) 239-5160 www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/data/permit_data.html 

PBR Guidance and Checklists Air Permits Division (512) 239-1250 www.tceq.state.tx.us/permitting/air/nav/air_pbr.html 

Confidential Information Office of Legal Services written requests (TCEQ Mail Code 173) 

Emissions Cap and Trade 

Program 

Banking & Trading Team, 

Air Permits Division 

(512) 239-1255 www.tceq.state.tx.us/permitting/air/nav/air_banking.html 

Federal Operating Permits Air Permits Division (512) 239-1250 www.tceq.state.tx.us/nav/permits/air_permits.html 

Small Business Assistance Small Business and Local 

Government Assistance 

(800) 447-2827 www.tceq.state.tx.us/assistance/sblga/sblga.html 

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Form BART EA-1 (Page 1) 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code § 116.1500-40)

I. Company Identifying Information 

A. Company Name: 

B. Owner or Operator of Site to be Certified: 

C. Mailing Address: 

D. City: State: Zip Code: 

E. Telephone: 

F. Site Name: 

G. Street Address of Physical Location: 

H. Nearest City: County: Zip Code: 

I. Regulated Entity No.:  NO 

J. Customer Number:  NO 

II. Technical Contact Identifying Information 

A. Technical Contact: ( Mr.  Ms.  Dr.) 

B. Title: 

C. Telephone No.: D. Fax No.: E. E-Mail: 

F. Mailing Address: 

G. City: State: Zip Code: 

III. Engineering Analysis 

Provide the information indicated by the instructions (Section III, Engineering Analysis Submittals) and as indicated 

by pertinent sections of the guidance document. 

IV. Signature and Certification 

I, 

(Name/Title - Please print or type) 

state that I have knowledge of the facts herein set forth and that the same are true and correct to the best of my 

knowledge and belief the information in this certification is not in any way in violation of 30 Texas Administrative 

Code §§ 101.390 - 101.403 or any applicable air quality rule or regulation of the Texas Commission on 

Environmental Quality and that intentionally or knowingly making or causing to be made false material statements 

or representations in this certification is a CRIMINAL OFFENSE subject to criminal penalties. 

DATE: SIGNATURE: 

Note: Original Signature in Ink is Required. 

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Form BART EA-1 (Page 2) 

(Table 1 - Summary of Proposed BART) 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1500-1540) 

Emission Unit Name Proposed BART Pollutants Controlled 

Visibility Improvement 

98th %-ile Day 

(delta deciview) 

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(Table 2 - MACT as BART for Eligible Units) 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1500-1540) 

Emission Unit ID No. Emission Unit Description MACT Std. Regulated Pollutant MACT Limit 

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(Table 3 - Input Data: Baseline Modeling Conditions) 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1500-1540) 

EU ID/Stack No. 

SO2 max. 

24 hr. actuals 

lb./day 

NOx max. 

24 hr. actuals 

lb./day 

PM10 max. 

24 hr. actuals 

lb./day 

Northing 

Location 

(utm) 

Easting 

Location 

(utm) 

Vent 

Height 

(ft.) 

Baseline 

Elevation 

(ft.) 

Sta

Dime

(f

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(Table 4 - Basis for 24 hr. Emissions Data) 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1500-1540) 

EU ID/Stack No. Basis: SO2 max. 24 hr. actuals – lb./day Basis: NOx max. 24 hr. actuals – lb./day Basis: PM 2.5 max. 24 hr. actuals – lb./day 

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(Table 5 - Modeling Results, Baseline Visibility) 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1500-1540) 

EU ID No. Class I Area 

2001 2002 2003 

98th %-ile Value 

(deciview) 

0.5 Deciview 

Exceedances 

(no. of days) 

98th %-ile Value 

(deciview) 

0.5 Deciview 

Exceedances 

(no. of days) 

98th %-ile 

value 

(deciview) 

0.5 Deciview 

Exceedances 

(no. of days) 

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(Table 6: Post-Control Emission Rates - SO2) 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1500-1540) 

Emission Unit ID; Name/No.:______________________ (submit a completed Table 6 for each emission unit evaluated for SO2) 

Control Scenario No. SO2 Control Technology SO2 max. 24 hr. actuals- lb./day %-Reduction NOx max. 24 hr. actuals- lb./day %-Reduction PM2.5 max. 24 hr. actuals- lb./day %- Reduction 

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(Table 6: Post-Control Emission Rates - NOx) 

Engineering Analysis

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1500-1540) 

Emission Unit ID; Name/No.:______________________ (submit a completed Table 6 for each emission unit evaluated for NOx) 

Control Scenario No. 

NOx 

Control 

Technology 

NOx max. 

24 hr. actualslb./day 

%-

Reduction 

SO2x max. 

24 hr. actualslb./day 

%-

Reduction 

PM2.5 max. 

24 hr. actualslb./day %-Reducti

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(Table 6: Post-Control Emission Rates - PM) 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1500-1540) 

Emission Unit ID; Name/No.:____________________ (submit a completed Table 6 for each emission unit evaluated for PM) 

Control Scenario No. PM Control Technology PM2.5 max. 24 hr. actuals- lb./day %- Reduction PM10 max. 24 hr. actuals- lb./day %-Reduction NOx max. 24 hr. actuals- lb./day %-Reduction 

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(Table 7: Post-Control Stack Parameters - SO2)

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1510-1540) 

Emission Unit ID; Name/No.:______________________ (submit a completed Table 7 for each emission unit evaluated for SO2) 

Control Scenario No. SO2 Control Technology Stack No. Northing Location (utm) Easting Location (utm) Vent Height (ft.) Baseline Elevation (ft.) Stack Dimension

(ft.) 

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(Table 7: Post-Control Stack Parameters - NOx) 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1500-1540) 

Emission Unit ID; Name/No.:______________________(submit a Table 7 for each emission unit evaluated for NOx) 

Control Scenario No. NOx Control Technology Stack No. Northing Location (utm) Easting Location (utm) Vent Height (ft.) Baseline Elevation (ft.) Stack Dimension

(ft.) 

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Form BART EA-1 (Page 12) 

(Table 7: Post-Control Stack Parameters - PM) 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1500-1540) 

Emission Unit ID; Name/No.:______________________(submit a Table 7 for each emission unit evaluated for PM) 

Control Scenario No. PM Control Technology Stack No. Northing Location (utm) Easting Location (utm) Vent Height (ft.) Baseline Elevation (ft.) Stack Dimensions (ft.) 

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(Table 8: Post-Control Visibility Results - SO2) 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1500-1540)

Emission Unit ID; Name/No.:______________________ (submit a Table 8 for each emission unit evaluated for SO2) 

Control 

Scenario No. 

SO2 

Control 

Strategy 

Class I 

Area 

2001 2002 2003 

98th %-ile 

Value 

(deciview) 

0.5 Deciview 

Exceedances 

(No. of days) 

98th %-ile 

Value 

(deciview) 

0.5 Deciview 

Exceedances 

(No. of days) 

98th %-ile 

Value 

(deciview) 

0.5 Deciview 

Exceedances 

(No. of days) 

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Form BART EA-1 (Page 14) 

(Table 8: Post-Control Visibility Results - NOx) 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1500-1540) 

Emission Unit ID; Name/No.:______________________ (submit a Table 8 for each emission unit evaluated for NOx) 

Control 

Scenario No. 

NOx 

Control 

Strategy 

Class I 

Area 

2001 2002 2003 

98th %-ile 

Value 

(deciview) 

0.5 Deciview 

Exceedances 

(No. of days) 

98th %-ile 

Value 

(deciview) 

0.5 Deciview 

Exceedances 

(No. of days) 

98th %-ile 

Value 

(deciview) 

0.5 Deciview 

Exceedances 

(No. of days) 

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Form BART EA-1 (Page 15) 

(Table 8: Post-Control Visibility Results - PM) 

Engineering Analysis 

Best Available Retrofit Technology 

(Title 30 Texas Administrative Code §§ 116.1500-1540) 

Emission Unit ID; Name/No: (submit a Table 8 for each emission unit evaluated for PM) 

Control 

Scenario No. 

PM 

Control 

Strategy 

Class I 

Area 

2001 2002 2003 

98th %-ile 

Value 

(deciview) 

0.5 Deciview 

Exceedances 

(No. of days) 

98th %-ile 

Value 

(deciview) 

0.5 Deciview 

Exceedances 

(No. of days) 

98th %-ile 

Value 

(deciview) 

0.5 Deciview 

Exceedances 

(No. of days) 

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