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EPA Settles with Chevron, Levies Penalty, for Hazardous Waste Violations

August 27, 2021

Via: Waste360

Today, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a settlement with Chevron USA Inc. for violations of the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA) at the company’s facility in Montebello, CA. Montebello is a historically marginalized and overburdened community that experiences high cumulative pollution exposure. EPA under the Biden Administration is prioritizing the use of enforcement tools to advance environmental justice. Under this settlement, the company will pay a $132,676 civil penalty.

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