Date
martes, septiembre 02, 2025
The Air District has fined Chemtrade West US LLC $160,000 for air quality violations at its sulfuric acid manufacturing plant in Richmond, which is connected to the Chevron Richmond refinery. Chemtrade supplies various chemical products to industry, including sulfuric acid, which is a byproduct of refining crude oil.
This penalty addresses violations that occurred between 2013 and 2023. The violations include:
- Failure to monitor and record pressure across its venturi scrubber, an emergency abatement device
- Failure to abate internal combustion engine emissions
- Late reporting of violations
All violations have been corrected.
The Air District issues Notices of Violation when a facility violates a specific air quality regulation or rule. Violators are required to correct the problem and pay a monetary penalty based on the seriousness of the violation. Corrective actions may include shutting down certain operations or modifying operations or equipment to achieve compliance.
A portion of the collected penalty funds will be used in the community that is impacted by the violation. These funds will support local projects aimed at reducing pollution and improving public health.
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Last Updated: 03/09/2025