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Wednesday, August 13, 2008
Groups joint petition details numerous deficiencies in the air permit for the Desert Rock power plant

The groups are asking the Appeals Board to withdraw the permit and require EPA to complete all the required analyses
Contact: Earthjustice NRDC

In a joint petition filed today, the groups detail how numerous deficiencies in the permit for Desert Rock threaten air quality and public health in the Four Corners region. The groups asked the EPA’s Environmental Appeals Board to review the permit decision and grant an extension of time so they can thoroughly document the major problems with the permit. The groups are asking the Appeals Board to withdraw the permit and require EPA to complete all the required analyses, which they contend would ultimately lead to denial of or significant changes to the permit.