Require refineries to fully offset any emission increases from dirtier feedstocks
In Plain English
Richmond refineries currently can increase dangerous emissions when they process dirtier oil types. The proposed law change requires refineries to cut emissions elsewhere by an equal amount whenever they use more problematic feedstocks. If approved, refineries cannot increase total emissions even when switching to heavier or more toxic oil sources.
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The Story So Far
10 prior discussions on this topic
Receive independent review of 2021 Chevron oil spill investigation
Accept $246,601 in workforce development grants from four sources
Require 6 annual community meetings to get resident input on Chevron settlement spending
Hold 6 annual community meetings to decide how to spend Chevron settlement money
Receive annual report on industrial safety oversight at Richmond refineries
Approve contract to buy new breathing equipment for firefighters
Issue subpoena to force Chevron to provide tax audit records
Set spending priorities for $550 million Chevron settlement money
Remove oil refining tax from ballot in exchange for $550 million from Chevron
Hire law firm for $500,000 to review Chevron's pollution control project