Texas Regulators Review Operational Permits for Citgo, Formosa, and SpaceX
What happened
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is reviewing operational permits for Citgo, Formosa, and SpaceX. These reviews cover air quality, wastewater, and groundwater permits. The TCEQ is holding public meetings and contested case hearings across the state of Texas from late September through October.
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Why it matters
The TCEQ is a mandated environmental agency that oversees oilfield wastewater disposal and sets water quality guidelines for the state of Texas. The review of these operational permits introduces regulatory risk regarding companies seeking to operate within the state's environmental framework.
The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality manages oilfield wastewater disposal and sets water quality guidelines for the state.
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Who's involved
- CitgoOil company undergoing review for operational permits in Texas.
- Texas Commission on Environmental QualityEnvironmental agency responsible for reviewing operational permits in Texas.
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The entities involved
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Citgo
oil company and gasoline retailer
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Texas Commission on Environmental Quality
environmental agency of the state of Texas, USA
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Texas
state of the United States of America
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