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Committee approves oil-field cleanup and acid-maintenance measures after public testimony
Summary
The planning committee adopted agenda items addressing oil-field sites, site remediation and restrictions on acid maintenance after extensive public comment urging protections for communities near brownfields and active wells. Amendments require a 90-day report and add the public health department to required consultations.
The planning committee on May 20 adopted several measures aimed at increasing oversight of oil-field sites and hazardous remediation work, including restrictions tied to acid maintenance and new reporting requirements.
The committee voted to adopt agenda items 3, 5, 7 and 8 (as amended). The package includes instructions to planning staff to coordinate with the city attorney and to incorporate requirements intended to improve public notification, remediation standards and oversight of oil-field maintenance activities. One amendment from Member Hernández requires a report back to the committee in 90 days and adds the Department of Public Health to required consultations.
Supporters who spoke during a long public-comment period urged the committee to approve the items and to tighten rules on…
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