CONTACT: Gretchen Fox, 512-694-4326
The Texas Oil & Gas Association and the Texas Association of
Manufacturers has filed a Petition For Review with the United States
Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit challenging the recent action of
US Environmental Protection Agency ("EPA") to disapprove the Texas
Flexible Permitting Program. 
 
The Texas Oil & Gas Association, the Texas Association of
Manufacturers and our member companies are committed to working with
state and EPA officials to identify rational, workable solutions to
continue to improve Texas air quality. 
 
This Petition had to be filed to meet a judicial deadline to ensure all
avenues are available address what we see as an improper disapproval of
an important element of the Texas air permit program.
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