Public Meeting Held Last Night, December 11
This is a brief summary of the Public Meeting on Exxon’s Water Quality Permit. It was well attended, with many questions asked. 29 or 30 individuals made formal comments and …
Public Comment Ends Today. But the Rules Allow for a Contested Case.
The Comment Period on Exxon’s Industrial Wastewater and Stormwater Permit will end at the close of the meeting on Monday evening, December 11th. If you cannot attend, you can drop …
Why Should I Attend the December 11 TCEQ Public Meeting?
There are a number of reasons to attend. Exxon will be there to answer your questions. You can state on the record you oppose the granting of their Wastewater and …
What To Expect at the December 11th TCEQ Meeting – part two
This is the second in a series of posts in which we will provide some information on what will occur and how you can participate. Our first post described the meeting …
The Exxon/SABIC Industrial Wastewater Permit Application
With the TCEQ Public Meeting regarding Exxon’s Industrial Wastewater permit application fast approaching on Monday, December 11th, we felt it would be beneficial to the community to post the entire …
What To Expect at the December 11th TCEQ Public Meeting
This is the first in a series of posts in which we will provide some information on what will occur and how you can participate. This first post is simply …
Why Do We Care About Exxon?
Some have asked why are you still fighting Exxon? Why do you raise these issues about air and water quality, whooping crane habitat, water temperature, the polyethylene pellets, flooding potential, …
Update on Exxon Terminal at La Quinta Channel
Last week we informed you that Exxon was seeking another air permit to operate its proposed terminal at La Quinta Channel. Two weeks prior to Exxon filing its application for …
The Danger of Exxon’s Polyethylene Pellets
We’ve all seen pictures of sea turtles, shore birds, and marine life that have entangled themselves in or otherwise consumed plastic rings, bags, and other plastic products. But, these small …
Exxon Effluent Exceeds Temperature Limit for La Quinta Channel
To protect aquatic life, the discharge of effluent into Corpus Christi Bay and La Quinta Channel cannot exceed 95 degrees. In its application, Exxon states that, despite the presence of …