Ban new coal and petroleum coke storage facilities and phase out existing ones
In Plain English
The city wants to prohibit companies from opening new facilities that store coal or petroleum coke within city limits. Existing storage operations would be required to shut down over time. This targets industrial facilities that handle these fossil fuel materials, which can create air quality concerns for nearby neighborhoods.
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