EPA Upholds Air Permit for Lubrizol Plant in Texas
Published Date: 6/22/2026
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Summary
The EPA has decided not to block the air pollution permits given to Lubrizol Corporation’s Deer Park plant in Texas, despite objections from the Harris County Attorney’s Office. This means Lubrizol can keep operating under the current rules, but the county still has until August 21, 2026, to ask a court to review the decision. No immediate changes or extra costs are expected from this ruling.
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EPA Denies Objection; Permits Stand
The EPA Administrator issued an Order dated May 11, 2026 denying Harris County Attorney’s Office petitions (dated March 10, 2025 and September 10, 2025) that sought to object to Texas Commission on Environmental Quality operating permits No. O1931 and O1932 for Lubrizol Corporation’s Deer Park plant in Harris County, Texas. As a result, Lubrizol may continue operating under those Title V permits and the EPA stated no immediate changes or extra costs are expected from this ruling.
Deadline to Seek Court Review: Aug 21, 2026
Sections 307(b) and 505(b)(2) of the Clean Air Act allow a petitioner to request judicial review of portions of the Order that deny issues in the petition. Any petition for review must be filed in the United States Court of Appeals for the appropriate circuit no later than August 21, 2026.
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