As the United Nations Climate Change Conference (COP26) in Glasgow approaches, many countries are turning their sights on methane emission reductions as a major prong of their international climate commitments.
Chevron to pay $147,000 for air quality violations
The violations, as reported by the air district, occurred from 2016 to 2018.
“The air district has the most stringent air quality regulations in the nation to safeguard public health and air quality in the region,” Jack Broadbent, executive officer of the district, said in a statement announcing the settlement. “This settlement is part of an ongoing process to ensure that Chevron is held accountable and follows all state, local and federal permit conditions to protect the health of those in neighboring communities.”
The violations addressed in this settlement include:
• Several notices of violation for flaring in violation of the federal New Source Performance Standard.