Regional Nitrogen Oxide (NOx) (e.g. HGB)

Amerex named Top HGB Broker in 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007

The Houston-Galveston-Brazoria (HGB) area holds nonattainment status for ground-level ozone under the 8-hour standard which became effective June 15, 2005. Counties affected under this status are Brazoria, Chambers, Fort Bend, Galveston, Harris, Liberty, Montgomery, and Waller. The region was classified as being in "moderate" nonattainment of the 8-hour standard and was given a maximum attainment date of June 15, 2010. However, control strategies will need to be implemented prior to the 2009 ozone season.

Kelly Covington has specialized in the MECT program since 2002 when the program began. He brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to help you and your company successfully maneuver through the rules, regulations and opportunities that exist in the HGB market. With a financial background, he can work closely with your EH & S personnel as well as your finance personnel to structure deals that best suit your firm.

Amerex will:

• Provide markets on MECT NOx allowances and HRVOC allowances
• Provide forecasting of future prices and subscription access to historical prices
• Provide help regarding rules/regulations set forth by TCEQ/EPA
• Provide the best compliance strategies that ALSO benefit the bottom line to your company
• Provide in house counsel that can assist with contract language (included at no additional cost)
• Do everything to complete your transfer in a smooth expeditious manner