Amend industrial safety law to add new refinery requirements
In Plain English
The city strengthens safety rules for oil refineries after federal recommendations. Refineries must now pay for a full-time city engineer to oversee their operations. The changes follow safety board guidance aimed at preventing industrial accidents.
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