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Edith Kippenhan <kippenhane**At_Symbol_Here**GMAIL.COM>
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Re: [DCHAS-L] Luling Texas and Hydrogen sulfide
Date:
Dec 5, 2024 20:40 UTC
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Hi Joe,
The friend needs to see which agency is in charge of air quality for Texas and possibly the local area. Depending on the levels that are governed by the industry’s air permit then they can or cannot do something. When an industry discharges at levels above their permitted level they are required to notify the responsible agency about the malfunction and resolve it as soon as possible.
Outside of that, going to US EPA for air quality and health concerns is the next step.
Since methane is involved, calling the local fire department to investigate the smell of natural gas will get some action. If enough calls are made then the local authorities may have more traction to get something enforced and changed.
Beyond that, I can’t speak to Chem Safety Board or other chemistry affiliated groups.
Hope that helps,
Edith Kippenhan
I have a friend who lives in Luling Texas and it has been reported that the hydrogen sulfide levels may exceed 300 ppm in the air at times, without the authorities doing anything. Has anyone had experiences with the oil industry and the release of methane and hydrogen sulfide in the air?
Who can the people contact? Would the chemSafety Board be a palace to start?
Joe Crockett
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