Frigid Weather Caused Industrial Facilities to Release Unplanned Air Pollution
Last week in Corpus Christi, where temperatures ranged from 24 to 42 degrees, a Flint Hills Resources refinery released almost 17,000 pounds of sulfur dioxide after some of its units overpressured and shut down due to frigid temperatures.
Federal Court Overturns Texas Agency’s Pollution Permit
The argument revolves around whether TCEQ required Port Arthur LNG to use the highest standard of pollution control technology in its facility.
TCEQ has Proposed New Rules for Concrete Plants in Texas
The TCEQ has proposed changes to concrete batch plant permits including lowering production limits.
TCEQ to Focus Enforcement and Increase Penalties on Repeat Violators
Environmental advocates say the effort was too “modest” in its reach.