Surface Transportation Board – no decision yet, but 2 new letters pro and con

By Roger Straw, August 5, 2016 Checking today on the Surface Transportation Board’s website, I found two new letters from stakeholders commenting on Valero’s petition for a declaratory order.  Both were filed after the July 8 deadline for comments. A letter dated June 18 but filed on July 14 represents the view of Qep Energy, a “crude oil producer … Continue reading Surface Transportation Board – no decision yet, but 2 new letters pro and con

Recent updates on the Benicia Independent

By Roger Straw, July 22, 2016 In addition to RECENT POSTS (see at left), here are some recent updates and additions to the main pages here on the Benicia Independent … BACKGROUND PAGE – Updates at bottom of page on Valero’s appeal of the Planning Commission’s unanimous denial, City Council hearings, a vote to delay until September 20, 2016, … Continue reading Recent updates on the Benicia Independent

BREAKING: City of Benicia letter to STB asserts local permitting authority

 By Roger Straw, 7/8/16, updated 4:30pm PDT City of Benicia wants to retain local permitting authority On July 7, the City of Benicia filed a letter with the Surface Transportation Board stating its views on Valero’s petition for a declarative judgement.  Download Benicia’s letter directly here. (Click here for a complete listing of STB filings on Valero’s petition.) A quick … Continue reading BREAKING: City of Benicia letter to STB asserts local permitting authority

BENICIA HERALD: City Council hears public comments on crude by rail

Repost from the Benicia Herald Online [Editor: For Tuesday’s comments on Valero Crude By Rail by Marilyn Bardet and Planning Commissioner and City Council candidate Steve Young, skip down to the red bullet.  – RS] Council hears about crude by rail, water infrastructure and EMS costs Tuesday By Elizabeth Warnimont, July 7, 2016 At its … Continue reading BENICIA HERALD: City Council hears public comments on crude by rail