Local EPA under a tad of scrutiny

[Pipeline]

http://www.cbsnews.com/8301-505245_162-57422864/epa-official-apologizes-for-use-of-word-crucify/

HHMMM.

[sandy brake]

Anything to stick it to the EPA. Give. Me. A. Break.

[admin]

Burgess Calls for Firing EPA Regional Administrator

Washington, D.C. – Energy and Commerce Committee member, Congressman Michael C. Burgess, M.D. has called for EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson to fire her political appointee, Al Armendariz, after Armendariz’s recorded comments surfaced, summarizing his enforcement philosophy toward domestic oil and gas producers. Dr. Burgess released the following statement:

EPA Regional Administrator Al Armendariz bluntly stated his philosophy on federal enforcement of oil and gas regulation that is rooted in the crudest and most unproductive approach: To make examples out of people just as the Roman conquerors did – and instructing his staff by example on how to carry out his philosophy of enforcement – which is – and I quote Armendariz – “you crucify them.”

His comment in a videotaped speech reflects his immature and threatening attitude toward those who drill for America’s oil and gas independence. In North Texas, those who Al Armendariz would crucify are employers, who support good-paying jobs for thousands of families. EPA’s assault on these companies shocks the conscience.

The Al Armendariz philosophy is entrenched in the Obama EPA’s culture of hostility toward domestic energy production. EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson is quick to claim she cares about science, but is even quicker to jump the gun by using public scare tactics that have no grounding in science: From falsely accusing the Parker County business Range Resources, to releasing unsound reports on natural gas drilling in Wyoming and Pennsylvania, this EPA will push its agenda no matter what the case.

In the words coming right from the mouth of Al Armendariz, is the core EPA philosophy of an unyielding and hostile approach that he repeatedly took with the people of North Texas over the past couple of years. Government service is no place for Al Armendariz – someone who lacks the emotional ability to deal competently and professionally on behalf of the American people.

EPA’s Administrator Lisa Jackson must fire him and replace him with a public servant who has the emotional temperament to work for solutions, instead of a blinding hatred based on his own political philosophy.

[admin]

Burgess Expects Professionalism of Next EPA Regional Administrator

Washington, D.C. – U.S. Representative Michael C. Burgess, M.D. (TX-26) expressed expectations for the next EPA Regional Administrator to engage professionally in solving North Texas’ environmental challenges, following the resignation of EPA political appointee, Al Armendariz.

Dr. Burgess said a practiced pattern of hostility was illustrated by the Armendariz enforcement philosophy: Make an example of a select few domestic oil and gas producers to “crucify them.” Dr. Burgess, representing North Texas on the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee, has sought to see that EPA and state officials work to effectively address groundwater and air quality concerns.

“The public expects an effective and professional approach to addressing their concerns about their water supply and air quality – not the politically-motivated approach that I hope is gone with the resignation of EPA political appointee Al Armendariz,” said Burgess, who had called for Armendariz to be fired after the comments that summarized an approach of scare tactics rather than effective enforcement to solve North Texans’ environmental concerns.

Dr. Burgess encourages the next EPA Regional Administrator to support the congressman’s ongoing efforts on behalf of North Texas residents:

· Encouraging full review and objective studies by Texas Commission on Environmental Quality (TECQ) and Dept of State Health Services.

· Support for environmental and industry groups to provide official public comments prior to proposed TCEQ regulations surrounding natural gas drilling permits.

· Active participation in U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee hearings in Texas and in Washington, D.C. regarding hydraulic fracturing.

· Working with local officials to address community concerns surrounding increased energy production in residential communities, including DISH and Flower Mound.

· Support municipal governments’ decisions on oil and natural gas permitting, siting, and production within their localities.

· Resolve concerns with national gas drilling by using science to guide energy development.

· Working with the Texas Railroad Commission on specific complaints on well-water clarity.

[Uther]

Burgess would put our children under a smoking bus if that means he could endorse some big company. I've never seen anyone turn his back on the voters as quickly and completely as Burgess did since he got elected the first time. I guess job security matters to him as much as it matters to most of those pols out there.


*PS: For the literally minded. I meant the above figuratively. I'm sure Congressman Burgess would sacrifice his life to save any of our children should he encounter one near a smoking bus. Or a pollution-emitting batter plant, or fracking liquid manufacturer, or concrete plant or coal-fired power station, or any one of the many other polluting industries that abound here and nationwide.

[Pipeline]

Burgess would put our children under a smoking bus if that means he could endorse some big company. I've never seen anyone turn his back on the voters as quickly and completely as Burgess did since he got elected the first time. I guess job security matters to him as much as it matters to most of those pols out there.


*PS: For the literally minded. I meant the above figuratively. I'm sure Congressman Burgess would sacrifice his life to save any of our children should he encounter one near a smoking bus. Or a pollution-emitting batter plant, or fracking liquid manufacturer, or concrete plant or coal-fired power station, or any one of the many other polluting industries that abound here and nationwide.

You may not say that if you actually had to meet with him and his staff, over family business. Within one month of an Email to his office, I had a meet with his staff and 4 other government agencies, including the DOI and the BLM. It didn't go well for me, but Dems are what they are. But his office tried to get it done. After letters to Cornyn and Hutchison, I got "screw you, don't have time" responses in the mail. At least his office tried. Writing your congressman can get answers.

[Pipeline]

http://www.bloomberg.com/news/2012-05-01/oil-industry-fought-epa-texas-chief-who-quit-in-crucify-furor.html

So a college prof can't cut it with a real job. Whoda thunk? As you plunk down thousands for your kids "higher education", this is the kind of liberal "junk science" professor, teaching them. Sharon Wilson and Josh Fox, are clueless, defending him. Higher education is full of these numbskulls. What an EPA beating. The EPA is circling the wagons, as they circle the drain, going down.

[Uther]

Blood in the water, sharks circling.

[sandy brake]

Sat w/ Burgess on plane, met w/ him and staff, et. Still creeped out by the guy. Agree w/ Uther 100%

[Uther]

You may not say that if you actually had to meet with him and his staff, over family business. Within one month of an Email to his office, I had a meet with his staff and 4 other government agencies, including the DOI and the BLM. It didn't go well for me, but Dems are what they are. But his office tried to get it done. After letters to Cornyn and Hutchison, I got "screw you, don't have time" responses in the mail. At least his office tried. Writing your congressman can get answers.

There is a much mistaken belief (which, BTW, I know you don't hold) that capitalists, robber barons and monopolists all eat their children.

[caymen]

I agree with Uther and Sandy. I've written to Burgess several times about concerns I have as a constituent. The responses I've gotten have left me far from satisfied, in fact I'd say they were similar to those I've gotten from Cornyn. Condescending and basically he letting you know he has already made up his mind and that the evil democrats are out to ruin the country blah, blah,blah, no matter the issue.
The only time I've written Burgess has been concerning women's healthcare issues that I knew he was voting on and I knew he is supposed to be well educated about. He is a doctor after all. He knows better than the lies, he knows the actual laws and regulations of our state, he has practiced here. On his website he claims to play an important role in bipartisan in food,drug safety, etc. I find there is nothing bipartisan about Michael Burgess.

I'd love to see Burgess replaced.

[sandy brake]

Here Here!

[Uther]

Wait a second. I don't care whether Burgess is replaced or not. Odds on his replacement being any better are astronomically high. As I learned in my PolSci class, it's how these folks roll. As long as they become professional politicians, and read the same books on how to become a politician, and receive the same counseling, needs election funds and worry about returning to Congress, they all become the same.

If politics is your job, then you have to dance to the tune of the piper. Or the piper pays another jester.

[YellowRose]

Wait a second. I don't care whether Burgess is replaced or not. Odds on his replacement being any better are astronomically high. As I learned in my PolSci class, it's how these folks roll. As long as they become professional politicians, and read the same books on how to become a politician, and receive the same counseling, needs election funds and worry about returning to Congress, they all become the same.

If politics is your job, then you have to dance to the tune of the piper. Or the piper pays another jester.

I do disagree with Burgess on several matters, but when it comes to balancing the budget, he's spot on. There is more waste than good right now, not to mention the corruption. Unfortunately, Uther is correct and politics will never change.

[FM7]

Caymen - no matter how many times you write him, he is not going to be pro-choice!