Give county inspectors direct enforcement powers at Chevron Refinery
In Plain English
The county currently lacks direct authority to enforce chemical safety violations at the refinery. This creates a new full-time inspector position specifically for Chevron and allows county staff to issue citations directly. If approved, the county gains stronger oversight of refinery operations without waiting for state action.
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Request Contra Costa County's joint committee return with recommendation on adding full-time county chemical processing safety inspector position within one month, implement county direct enforcement authority, provide language that workers have authority to shut down plant if they perceive dangerous conditions
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