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Texas sues EPA to save state air permitting program
« on: January 02, 2011, 06:39:53 PM »
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Texas sues EPA to save state air permitting program
Posted by SpartanDem on Sun Jan-02-11 06:24 PM

    Source: AHN

    Texas has started a legal battle with the Obama administration and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in an effort to retain control over its statewide air permitting program aimed at limiting greenhouse gas emissions.

    The EPA has reversed its position on allowing Texas to oversee it's own licensing and regulation under the Prevention of Significant Deterioration Program (PSD) of the federal Clean Air Act. Now, officials in Austin are suing to retake their authority.

    At issue is how Texas will regulate greenhouse gasses, commonly cited as an unwanted air pollutant and a factor in global warming.

    Currently, Texas law does not deem greenhouse gases like carbon dioxide to be pollutants, according to the Attorney General's office. As a result, the EPA moved to take over elements of Texas' air regulation, effective January 2, 2011. Now, Texas Attorney General Greg Abbott has taken the issue to court

    Read more: http://www.allheadlinenews.com/briefs/articles/90029416?Texas%20sues%20EPA%20to%20save%20state%20air%20permitting%20program#ixzz19vHatYlh

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Part of the secession plan.
Posted by Avalux on Sun Jan-02-11 07:00 PM

    Texas thinks it can be it's own little autonomous country and can do whatever it wants. I've always hated that they make the kids say a pledge to the Texas flag in public schools. The arrogance is unparalleled.

 It's not arrogance if your state has a reason to be proud!  :bigbird:
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Re: Texas sues EPA to save state air permitting program
« Reply #1 on: January 02, 2011, 06:43:58 PM »
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MrsBrady  Donating Member  (1000+ posts)    Sun Jan-02-11 06:50 PM
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2. i've developed asthma in the last few years. never had a problem in all my life.
i'm ready for some EPA regulation
In other words, more gubberment control please. I want your communism.
Stupidity cannot be undone with this Mrs. Brady primitive. :mental:
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Re: Texas sues EPA to save state air permitting program
« Reply #2 on: January 02, 2011, 06:49:11 PM »
The way I understand this is that Texas is suing the EPA because the EPA is overstepping their authority.  Of course nearly every federal agency has been doing that under this administration when congress does do Teh Won's will quickly enough.
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Re: Texas sues EPA to save state air permitting program
« Reply #3 on: January 02, 2011, 06:49:29 PM »
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MrsBrady  Donating Member  (1000+ posts)    Sun Jan-02-11 06:50 PM
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2. i've developed asthma in the last few years. never had a problem in all my life.
i'm ready for some EPA regulation

I'm not, I'd like to see less of it starting with small engines.

Anyone who tries to adjust a modern carb will understand fully.
« Last Edit: January 02, 2011, 07:07:47 PM by compaqxp »
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Re: Texas sues EPA to save state air permitting program
« Reply #4 on: January 02, 2011, 07:05:46 PM »
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MrsBrady  Donating Member  (1000+ posts)    Sun Jan-02-11 06:50 PM
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2. i've developed asthma in the last few years. never had a problem in all my life.
i'm ready for some EPA regulation

Move your ass to Commiefornia or another state that enjoys being a federal bitch. 
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Re: Texas sues EPA to save state air permitting program
« Reply #5 on: January 02, 2011, 07:25:32 PM »
Greg Abbott has been doing an awesome job and he's a DUmmies nightmare.

Here's a man who was crushed by a tree while he was jogging and is paralyzed from the waist down yet .... he is a productive citizen.

KC
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Re: Texas sues EPA to save state air permitting program
« Reply #6 on: January 02, 2011, 07:25:44 PM »
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MrsBrady  Donating Member  (1000+ posts)    Sun Jan-02-11 06:50 PM
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2. i've developed asthma in the last few years. never had a problem in all my life.
i'm ready for some EPA regulation

Layoff teh weed.
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Re: Texas sues EPA to save state air permitting program
« Reply #7 on: January 02, 2011, 08:12:42 PM »
Quote from: Texacon on January 02, 2011, 07:25:32 PM
Greg Abbott has been doing an awesome job and he's a DUmmies nightmare.

Here's a man who was crushed by a tree while he was jogging and is paralyzed from the waist down yet .... he is a productive citizen.

KC


I did not notice until the last couple of months that was paralyzed from the waist down. I love him. 
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Re: Texas sues EPA to save state air permitting program
« Reply #8 on: January 02, 2011, 08:29:34 PM »
Quote from: Traveshamockery on January 02, 2011, 08:12:42 PM

I did not notice until the last couple of months that was paralyzed from the waist down. I love him. 

Anyone who hasn't done so should check out Charles Krauthammer's bio.
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