Hire outside experts to review Chevron hydrogen plant environmental study

Chevron & the RefineryContracts

In Plain English

Chevron wants to build a hydrogen production facility in Richmond. The company must submit an environmental impact report showing how the project affects air quality, traffic, and neighborhoods. The city needs independent experts to review Chevron's study and verify its conclusions before deciding whether to approve the project.

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Votes

Have specific experts to review ESA work and authorize staff to come back with additional costs and vendor list

Moved by: Councilmember ViramontesSeconded by: Councilmember Rogers
Passed

7 to 1

ThurmondAye
McLaughlinAye
BatesNay
ButtAye
RogersAye
LopezAye
ViramontesAye
SandhuAye