EPA Denies Request to Block ExxonMobil Baytown Permit
Published Date: 6/22/2026
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The EPA said no to Harris County’s request to block ExxonMobil’s air permit for its Baytown plant in Texas. This means ExxonMobil can keep operating under the current rules, but the county can still take the issue to court by August 21, 2026. No new costs or changes for ExxonMobil right now, but the legal clock is ticking!
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