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Call on the SCAQMD to pass a strong refinery rule

Note: Please read this blog by Deputy Policy Director Chris Chavez for the specifics of the upcoming refinery rule.

Imagine opening your windows one morning, only to be greeted by the sights and smells of an oil refinery. For many people who live in Southern California, this is daily life. More than half of California’s oil refining capacity is in Southern California. In Los Angeles County, several refineries are clustered in and around the communities of Wilmington, Carson, Long Beach and San Pedro. Sadly, these neighborhoods are largely comprised of low-income earners and people of color. At the same time, these communities are also breathing in pollution from nearby ports, freeways, rail yards and factories spew even more pollution.

Refineries are among the largest polluters in the state. For decades, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has tried to regulate NOx from refineries through a credit-trading market. Over time, however, this system failed to reduce emissions as effectively as  actual rules and regulations.

After three-and-a-half years, Rule 1109.1 is coming up for a final vote in November, 2021. Originally scheduled for approval in late 2019, the refineries have succeeded in repeatedly delaying due the rule. While this rule will achieve significant emission reductions, it is by no means perfect. The rule could and should have been much stronger, especially considering the challenges facing Southern California’s air. Yet, despite this, the refinery rule is one of the most important and meaningful items on SCAQMD’s agenda in 2021.

We Need Your Help!

CCA and other environmental and community advocates have tirelessly pushed SCAMQD to create the strongest refinery rule possible. Sign the petition below AND contact the SCAQMD Board Members via email and social media demanding a strong refinery rule. You can attend and speak when SCAQMD votes on the rule. That meeting will be on November 5th at 9 a.m. via Zoom.

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Jeremy Santos

Angela Sheridan, Los Angeles

Brian Sheridan, Arcadia

Roxanna Jazmadarian, Montrose

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Christopher Chavez, Long Beach

Fulvio valsangiacomo, Beverly Hills

Anne Parzick, Corona Del Mar

David Olsen, Ventura

Brandon Cable

Corrie Zupo, El Segundo

Jill Puffer, El Segundo

Raymond Sanchez, El Segundo

Tamara Kcehowski , El Segundo

Patricia Berger , El Segundo

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Kim Wood, El Segundo

Yvonne Portillo, El Segundo

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