The Texas Commission on Environmental Quality is considering a rule change that could tighten air pollution limits for new concrete batch plants.
that could tighten air pollution limits for new concrete batch plants. The agency last updated the Air Quality Standard Permit, one of the most common types given to concrete batch plants, a decade ago.
Texas residents have long complained that the plants spew pollution that causes respiratory problems and disproportionately impacts low-income communities and communities of color.to the Texas Capitol earlier this year to protest TCEQ’s decision to allow industrial plants like concrete batch plants to open in predominantly Black and Latino communities.Success! You're on the list.
Diamond said many concrete batch plants in Gunter are clustered together and urged TCEQ staff to address the “cumulative air quality impacts” that result from multiple plants operating in close proximity. He said TCEQ conducts “protectiveness reviews” to evaluate the potential impacts of emissions from proposed concrete batch plants on people’s health. If the proposed plant meets the requirements, their permit is approved, he said.
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