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Bay Area Air District outlines up to $115 million in penalty/community funds; Richmond set to receive a dedicated air‑quality fund
Summary
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District told Richmond officials the agency has established a Community Investments Office and has set aside regional and local penalty funds — including a Richmond‑specific air quality fund — for projects in communities affected by stationary source violations.
The Bay Area Air Quality Management District (Air District) presented the structure and timeline for returning penalties and settlement funds to communities affected by pollution, including a Richmond‑specific fund tied to a Chevron settlement.
Why it matters: The Air District has directed penalties from stationary source violations — largely refineries — into new regional and local community benefits funds. Richmond and nearby communities could compete for or receive funds targeted to reduce pollution impacts in communities disproportionately affected by air pollution.
What the Air District presented - Policy and funds: The Air District has created a Community Investments Office and a…
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