Summary
Huber Carbonates' Marble Falls quarry is moving closer to getting a state air quality permit that allows for increased dust production. Local leaders are pushing back over health concerns, and residents have until September 21 to demand a hearing.
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Impact analysis
While local property values could take a hit from dirtier air, the quarry stands to save or make more money by ramping up its operations.
Huber Carbonates benefits directly from the streamlined operations and increased production capacity allowed by the permit.
Nearby residents and local families who have to breathe the extra dust and worry about their health are getting the short end of the stick.
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Marble Falls requests contested case hearing on Huber air quality permit - DailyTrib.com
The city of Marble Falls is asking for a contested case hearing with the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality regarding Huber Carbonate’s request for more permitted dust production at its limestone mine on the south side of the city.
Huber closer to permit for increased dust
Huber Carbonates is in one of the final steps in its request to receive an expanded air quality permit from the Texas Commission on Environmental Quality. The permit would allow its Marble Falls limestone quarr...
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