Exfluor Research Corporation's Fluorinated Products: Alkanes
March 24, 2022
Exfluor Research Corporation's Fluorinated Products: Alkanes
In the Extensive regional atmospheric hydrocarbon pollution in the southwestern United States found "Light alkane hydrocarbons are present in major quantities in the near-surface atmosphere of Texas" at levels so high they "were comparable to urban smog values"
The study goes on to say "Elevated atmospheric mixing ratios of C1-C4 alkanes and C2-C4 alkyl nitrates (RONO2) were measured over much of the region during both studies. The alkyl nitrate enhancements show that significant photochemistry analogous to urban smog formation is occurring within the source region. The release of hydrocarbons into the atmosphere contributes to photochemical ozone (O3) production, with related adverse health effects, reduction in plant growth, and climate change."
We need less creation of these harmful chemicals in our residential areas. We should stop any additional water pollution, air pollution, and increased worker exposures before it's too late.
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"Patricia Mulvihill, president of the North San Gabriel Alliance, said the Alliance and the community have succeeded in delaying Exfluor’s construction since April 2022. Alliance members are hopeful the upcoming hearings will continue to delay construction until at least December. Mulvihill added that her organization was thrilled when they learned the contested case hearing had been granted."
December 23rd, 2022 NSGA and 9 individuals, with combined 10 issues, were granted a Contested Case Hearing by the TCEQ Commissioners on December 14, 2022. We are now waiting to receive the date for the preliminary hearing. Click Here for video of the 12-14-2022 TCEQ Commissioners Meeting, and details of their unanimous decision on Youtube.
December 23rd, 2022
Submit your hearing request by 5:00 PM on October 13.
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The Executive Director has made the Response to Public Comment (RTC) for the application by Exfluor Research Corporation for NSR Permit No. 165848 available for viewing on the Internet. You may view and print the document by visiting the TCEQ Commissioners’ Integrated Database at the following link: https://www.tceq.texas.gov/goto/cid
September 13th, 2022
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“I live right on the corner near the plant,” said Elizabeth Williams, who is a member of the North San Gabriel Alliance, during the informal question-and-answer period of the meeting. “My family has been there for seven generations, so we’re pretty scared.”
