Air startups = beaucoup emissions

The petrochemical industry shut down across the board as Hurricane Rita approached, resulting in massive emissions; now comes the flip side -- air startups -- that result in massive emissions.

"Dow requests that the agency use enforcement discretion as this event was a result of Hurricane Rita shutdown and evacuation efforts."

Well, if you put it like that, carry on.

A thousand lbs. benzene, 21,000 lbs. ethene, 20 lbs. toulene, a pinch o' salt, a dash o' paprika ... SOUP'S ON!

[emissions report 65371]