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Civil Enforcement Action Announced Against Martinez Refining Company

From the Office of the District Attorney: Martinez, California – Contra Costa County District Attorney Diana Becton and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District’s Chief Counsel Alexander Crockett, today announced a joint civil enforcement action against the Martinez Refining Company (MRC). This joint civil action will involve multiple agencies, including the Air District, Department…

Gardeners, Fresh Food Fanciers Living Near Martinez Refinery Advised Not To Eat Their Crops

From County Health: With spring and gardening season arriving, Contra Costa Health (CCH) is advising residents near the refinery in Martinez not to eat produce grown in soil that may have been exposed to “spent catalyst” with heavy metals until further environmental testing is completed. “We are making this recommendation out of an abundance of…

Health Department Asks District Attorney To Press Legal Action Against Martinez Refining Company For Hazardous Materials Release

From Contra Costa Health: On Wednesday, Contra Costa Health (CCH) formally requested that the District Attorney consider taking legal action against the Martinez Refining Company (MRC) for not notifying the County after the refinery released more than 20 tons of metal-laden dust into the community over the Thanksgiving holiday. The accidental release of “spent catalyst”…