Repost from KQED News [Editor: Significant quote for Benicia: “Last Friday afternoon there was a problem at the Valero refinery in Benicia, prompting the facility to send out flares for at least the next 63 hours. The “unscheduled flaring” released more than 500 pounds of sulfur dioxide into the air…The company will not answer any … Continue reading 63 hours of “unscheduled flaring” at Valero Benicia; 3 bay area refinery flaring problems investigated →
By Roger Straw, June 17, 2016 Union Pacific letter to the Surface Transportation Board in support of Valero Benicia Refinery On June 17, Union Pacific Railroad (UP) sent a letter to the Surface Transportation Board ” in support of the request of Valero Refining Company…for the Board to institute a declaratory order proceeding.” UP is the railroad that would carry dangerous and dirty North … Continue reading Union Pacific sends letter to Surface Transportation Board in support of Valero →
Here you can download documents relating to Valero’s APPEAL of the Planning Commission’s unanimous denial AND Valero’s delay of proceedings and petition to the Surface Transportation Board. Watch for STB news at the STB’s Filings Page (under E-Library, go to Decisions & Notices, or Filings, and search for “valero” under Case Title). These documents (shown below with … Continue reading Valero appeal to City Council (and STB) →
By Roger Straw, June 10, 2016 BEFORE THE SURFACE TRANSPORTATION BOARD: Request for extension granted On June 6, 2016, a formal request was filed with the Surface Transportation Board seeking additional time (until July 8, 2016) for replies to the Petition for Declaratory Order filed by Valero Refining Company. The request was made by attorneys representing Benicians For A Safe … Continue reading Surface Transportation Board grants extension for public comments on Valero’s petition →
