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Monday, 16 August 2010 09:38
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BP illegally emitted 500,000 pounds of air contaminants at its Texas City refinery over a recent 40-day period, and poor operating practices have caused "egregious" pollution at the plant over much of the past decade, the state of Texas alleged in a lawsuit Monday.

Attorney General Greg Abbott's office said it will seek civil penalties against BP Products North America, BP's refining division, for each violation of the state's air-quality laws — penalties that could reach into millions of dollars.

Source: Houston Chronicle

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