Anti-landfill bill clears Senate and moves to governor
Texas Senate approves House Bill 2554 to require Texas Commission on Environmental Quality to draft regulations for non-hazardous industrial waste landfills. TSP Development seeks permit for 23.9 million cubic yards on Fisher Road Beach City. If Perry signs within 20 days, law will take effect. pending permits must conform to new standards.
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House
Smith
Craig Eiland
Dalveston
Texas Commission On Environmental Quality
Kingwood-based
TSP
Fisher Road
Beach City
Rick Perry
Perry
Pete Alfaro
Eiland
Chambers County boosts incinerator rates amid business concerns
Chambers County Commissioners voted to raise per pound incineration rates for pharmaceutical and industrial waste by 3 cents and for maritime waste by 1 cent while a 13 cent rise for contraband disposal drew pushback. Director Jimmy Kahla cited $9,000 to $10,000 extra monthly from pharmaceuticals. critics warned of losing market share.
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Anahuac
Chambers County
Jimmy
Kahla
Bill Wallace
Wallace
Buddy Trby
Bayport terminal comment period extended to July 16
The U S Army Corps of Engineers extends the public comment period for the Final Environmental Impact Statement on the Bayport Container Cruise Terminal from June 16 to July 16, citing project scope and complexity. The FEIS covers air and water quality, noise, security, traffic, and other factors affecting the Port of Houston Authority project.
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Bayport
U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
FEIS
Port of Houston Authority
Leonard Waterworth
Galveston
Officials urge prep as hurricane season nears
Baytown and Dayton face rising traffic and growth as residents brace for a major storm. Officials warn evacuation routes could clog with a population over 3.6 million, while NOAA projects 11 to 15 tropical storms in 2003, with six to nine becoming hurricanes and two to four reaching major status.
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Baytown
Dayton
Alicia
Rusty Cornelius
Harris County Office of Emergency Management
National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
Before During After Hurricane Preparedness Guide
Fast facts advise fueling vehicles securing mobile homes and stocking batteries water and canned goods when a hurricane watch is issued. Protect windows and decide on evacuation. coastal flood plains and mobile homes should consider leaving. Shut off water and power before evacuating and move valuables upstairs if staying. Stay indoors downwind and beware the eye. After the all clear, avoid high water and report damaged lines.
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Associated Press
Trinity Bay oil platform catches fire near Galveston
A petroleum platform in Trinity Bay north of Galveston Bay burned and produced thick black smoke on Tuesday. Five workers were rescued by a passing tug. no spills were reported. The fire began about 4 45 p m on a platform about 1000 yards south of Point Barrow with the Railroad Commission supervising the response.
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Trinity Bay
Galveston Bay
Coast Guard
Rob Wyman
Wyman
Point Barrow
Texas’ Railroad Commission
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