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The first problem is that if you don't get the permits you aren't allowed to be launching the rockets. The second problem is he has a history of actually illeg
by foobarqux 2y ago
The first problem is that if you don't get the permits you aren't allowed to be launching the rockets.
The second problem is he has a history of actually illegally discharging toxins for years (e.g. Fremont paint factory, not far from a school incidentally).
- cwillu 2y ago“After we explained our operation to the EPA, they revised their position and allowed us to continue operating, but required us to obtain an Individual Permit from TCEQ, which will also allow us to expand deluge operations to the second pad. We’ve been diligently working on the permit with TCEQ, which was submitted on July 1st, 2024. TCEQ is expected to issue the draft Individual Permit and Agreed Compliance Order this week.”
- foobarqux 2y agoThey need a permit before operating, there is no exemption for that. From ESGHound who initially broke this story years ago: "This is a lie. The EPA cannot, and did not authorize future discharges. Nowhere in the compliance order does EPA authorize future illegal discharges".
- inemesitaffia 2y agoesghound laughed when i told him spacex will launch 4/20. in reply to a three hour podcast space is the realm of government. all this is talk that will get nowhere