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Sunday, June 08, 2008

Environment - "Had IDEM listened, no need for appeal"

So reads the headline to an editorial this Sunday in the Gary Post-Tribune. Some quotes:

The challenge to BP's air permit is a serious challenge, based on science and predicated on the idea that pollution will happen but should be diminished as much as possible.

The challenge should not be dismissed as tree-hugging lunacy.

At issue are three new flares -- devices that serve as pressure valves for start-ups, shut-downs and emergencies.

In BP's initial permit, flares count for emissions of volatile organic compounds of just 4.5 tons a year. BP's reasoning behind the estimate is that it cannot account for unknown circumstances.

But the environmental coalition behind the lawsuit makes an extremely logical response: Compare the BP flares to similar flares at similar refineries.

At similar California refineries, flares emit up to 1,800 tons a year.

See also this ILB entry from June 7th.

Posted by Marcia Oddi on June 8, 2008 10:56 AM
Posted to Environment