Adopt resolution asking regional board to revoke Kinder Morgan permit at BNSF yard
In Plain English
Communities for a Better Environment will present on pollution risks from Kinder Morgan's rail yard operations near Richmond schools and neighborhoods. The company currently operates under permits from the regional air quality board. If approved, Richmond formally asks that board to review and potentially cancel those permits.
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Votes
To adopt a resolution which states strongly that the City of Richmond disagrees with the BAAQMDB's decision to issue a permit to Kinder Morgan, and request that the BAAQMDB review the permit and address every possible means to revoke the permit and subject the project to a complete CEQA process
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