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Shell To Pay $433K For Martinez Refinery Violations: Air District
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Shell Oil reached a settlement over 44 violations at Shell's former Martinez refinery.

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The Bay Area Air Quality Management District and Shell Oil reached a settlement over 44 violations at Shell's former Martinez refinery.

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