Benicia publishes Notice of Availability & Public Hearings on Valero Crude by Rail

By Roger Straw, Editor, Sunday, August 30, 2015 An official notice appeared in the Benicia Herald today regarding the proposed Valero Crude By Rail project.  The newspaper notice details plans to release and recirculate the Revised Draft Environmental Impact Report and to hold hearings on the new report. The City of Benicia arranged for the Benicia Herald … Continue reading Benicia publishes Notice of Availability & Public Hearings on Valero Crude by Rail

CONFIRMED: Hearings on Valero Crude By Rail to begin on Tues., September 29

By Roger Straw, Editor [Note:  The revised environmental report will be available for viewing on the City’s website and here on the Benicia Independent.  – RS]  45-day Public Comment Period begins on August 31, ends on October 15 Today I heard directly from Benicia City Planner Amy Million, confirming that the Recirculated Draft Environmental Report will be released … Continue reading CONFIRMED: Hearings on Valero Crude By Rail to begin on Tues., September 29

Another go-round: Valero environmental report due Monday, Aug. 31

Repost from the Benicia Herald [Editor: CONFIRMED: the first Planning Commission hearing will be on Tuesday, September 29, 6:30pm at City Hall Council Chambers.  If additional speakers wish to offer public comments, subsequent hearings will be held on Wednesday, September 30, Thursday, October 1 and Thursday, October 8 (presumably at the same time and location?).  The 45-day … Continue reading Another go-round: Valero environmental report due Monday, Aug. 31

Valero Benicia oil train hearing – September 29

By Roger Straw, Editor [Editor: UPDATE ON 8/26/15: CONFIRMED: the first Planning Commission hearing will be on Tuesday, September 29, 6:30pm at City Hall Council Chambers.  If additional speakers wish to offer public comments, subsequent hearings will be held on Wednesday, September 30, Thursday, October 1 and Thursday, October 8 (presumably at the same time and location?).  … Continue reading Valero Benicia oil train hearing – September 29