BENICIA HERALD LETTER: Thanks for opposing views of Valero Crude-by-Rail Project

Repost from the Benicia Herald [Editor:  No link is provided for this letter because the Benicia Herald does not publish Letters in its online edition. – RS] Thanks for opposing views of Valero Crude-by-Rail Project By Georgia Taylor Benedict, September 1, 2015, Benicia Herald Thank you for two thought-provoking columns in the Sunday, Aug. 30 … Continue reading BENICIA HERALD LETTER: Thanks for opposing views of Valero Crude-by-Rail Project

SACRAMENTO BEE – critical review of Benicia Valero RDEIR

Repost from the Sacramento Bee Sacramento oil spills would be risky but rare, new report says By Tony Bizjak, August 31, 2015 HIGHLIGHTS • Valero Refining Co. wants to send two 50-car oil trains daily through central Sacramento • A report says project presents risks to humans and the environment, but says spills are rare … Continue reading SACRAMENTO BEE – critical review of Benicia Valero RDEIR

VALLEJO TIMES-HERALD: City releases revised report on Valero’s Crude-By-Rail project

Repost from the Vallejo Times-Herald City releases revised report on Valero’s Crude-By-Rail project By Irma Widjojo, 08/31/15, 6:50 PM PDT Benicia >> The revised draft environmental impact report for the proposed Valero’s Crude-By-Rail project was released Monday. The new version of the draft includes “potential impacts that could occur uprail of Roseville, California (i.e., between a crude … Continue reading VALLEJO TIMES-HERALD: City releases revised report on Valero’s Crude-By-Rail project

Valero Benicia Crude by Rail: RDEIR now available, links here

Project Documents: Valero Crude by Rail By Roger Straw, Benicia Independent Editor, 8/31/15 UPDATED September 4, 2015 Here you can download documents from the City of Benicia’s website.  They are the official documents submitted by Valero and/or prepared by City consultants, including the Report itself, eight appendices and ninety (!) reference documents.  (Documents submitted by … Continue reading Valero Benicia Crude by Rail: RDEIR now available, links here