The agencies with various environmental and legal complaints against Martinez Refining Company are teaming up to seek a common penalty against the refinery for issues going back to last year’s Thanksgiving weekend release of more than 20 tons of spent catalyst into the community.
The Contra Costa County District Attorney’s Office and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District on Thursday jointly announced a common civil enforcement action that also includes the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Contra Costa County Health.
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