Politics & Government
Air Liquide To Pay $159K For Violations At Rodeo Plant
Between 2016 and 2021, the San Francisco Oil Refinery received seven notices for non-compliance with air quality standards.
RODEO, CA — Industrial gas company Air Liquide announced Thursday that it's agreed to pay $159,000 in settlement fees to the Bay Area Air Quality Management District for violations at its hydrogen plant in Rodeo.
Between 2016 and 2021, the San Francisco Oil Refinery received seven notices for non-compliance with air quality standards, the air district said.
Concerns listed in the settlement include minor emission-related violations, emission excess that continued after repair efforts, continuous use of a non-certified monitoring system and "minor administrative violations."
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"Protecting air quality for all Bay Area residents is our top priority," stated Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the Air District. "This settlement is a tool to ensure that Air Liquide takes responsibility to comply with air quality regulations and does not jeopardize public health through its operations."
The air district will use the settlement funds to pay for the inspection and enforcement activities involved in this case.
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