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Air/Toxics Enforcement & Inspections
The air we breathe is cleaner than it has been in past years due to the policies set forth through laws and regulations that are enforced at EPA. Since 1995, violators of the Clean Air Act (CAA) have been provided options to return to compliance through compliance incentives, compliance assistance and a strong enforcement program. Air quality has improved significantly because of environmental compliance and industry controls.
We continue to pursue enforcement activities that result in significant environmental impacts improving the quality of the air. This branch serves as the principle point of contact between EPA Region 6, state and local agencies and tribal governments on matters concerning air pollution enforcement.
Coordination efforts of surveillance activities are accomplished by this Branch, including inspector training.
Air/NPDES/RCRA inspector workshop April 2009 information
State's Compliants/Contacts
Arkansas - public outreach
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Texas - environmental complaint
The following cities or counties in Texas have authority to handle air pollution complaints in their areas.
Dallas: Air Pollution Control Program at 214/948-4435
El Paso: City/County Air Quality Program at 915/771-5812
Fort Worth: Air Quality Program at 817/871-5450
Galveston County: Pollution Control Division at 409/938-2251
Houston: Bureau of Air Quality Control at 713/640-4200
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In The News
- BP Products, Texas City refinery, to pay penalty: BP Products North America Inc. has agreed to pay $785,662 to resolve Emergency Planning and Community Right-to-Know Act (EPCRA) violations at its Texas City, Texas, refinery. The company will pay a $420,662 civil penalty and spend $365,000 on supplemental environmental projects in Texas City.
- ExxonMobil Petroleum Refinery has agreed to pay nearly $6.1 million in civil penalties for violating the terms of a 2005 court-approved Clean Air Act agreement at four of its U.S. refineries - Beaumont and Baytown, Texas; Torrance, California; and Baton Rouge, Louisiana.