Polluter of the Week (greater Houston division)

The Perpetrator: Houston Refining, L.P. (aka Lyondell), 12000 Lawndale Street, Houston, Harris County, Texas;

The Penalty: $49,800.

The Crimes Against The People: Multiple counts of failing to prevent unauthorized emissions. Since the emission events were avoidable and excessive, Houston Refining failed to meet the demonstrations for an affirmative defense.

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