Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TCEQ): Difference between revisions
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On May 25, 2010, the EPA barred the TCEQ from issuing a permit for a refinery in Texas which violated the Clean Air Act, according to the EPA's Region 6 administrator. | On May 25, 2010, the EPA barred the TCEQ from issuing a permit for a refinery in Texas which violated the Clean Air Act, according to the EPA's Region 6 administrator. | ||
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Revision as of 21:41, 25 March 2023
Famous amongst Texans for receiving multiple complaints and doing nothing about it. The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality, often referred to by its acronym 'TCEQ' is the state's version of the federal agency 'EPA' (Environmental Protection Agency), with the sole purpose of protecting the state's public health and natural resources with the three goals of clean air, clean water, and the safe management of waste; as it has stated on its government website. But, has it lived up to its standards? short answer: Not exactly.
Permit Approvals
If you decide to look the TCEQ on your browser; one of the first things that will pop up will include a variety of reports including the ones made by environmental non-profit Public Citizen, stating their multiple efforts to get the agency's attention on Clean Air violations and complaints on their constant approval of permits.
Refinery in Corpus Christi, Tx
On May 25, 2010, the EPA barred the TCEQ from issuing a permit for a refinery in Texas which violated the Clean Air Act, according to the EPA's Region 6 administrator.