JOHN MUIR EARTH DAY EVENT
Look for our table as you stroll through the John Muir Birthday/Earth Day Celebration. Learn about the various issues facing our community and refinery works. We need your help to make us all safer and to ensure clean air, water and soil for every living thing.
Board of Supervisors Meeting
CALL TO ACTION - Public comment begins around 10 AM. Tell your truth and ask your questions. We deserve better Martinez!
Lobby Day for Senate Bill 674 and AB 3258
Call your state legislators and urge a yes vote on SB 674 - Refinery Air Pollution Transparency & Reduction Act. Info here!
We also support AB 3258 that would close a current loophole that exempts newer refining technologies from the safety regulations that protect steel workers, their families and neighborhoods. More info here!
League of Women Voters presents - THE FIGHT FOR CLEAN AIR - industrial Incidents and Community Activism
Join the discussion with panelists from Healthy Martinez, Richmond Progressive Alliance, Contra Costa Health and the Bay Area Air Quality Management District. You must register to attend. Click here.
Contra Costa Board of Supervisors Industrial Safety/Community Warning System Ad Hoc Committee
Click here for Zoom link and agenda.
RALLY and MARTINEZ CITY COUNCIL -PBF ENERGY REFINERY UPDATE and Q&A
Enough is enough! See you all at 6:45 PM for the rally and the City Council meeting at 7:00 PM. Tell your truth! PBF Energy Refinery will have a presentation and be available for Q&As. Bring your neighbors, your kids, your friends. Make your voices heard so we can all make Martinez healthier and safer!
BAAQMD Board of Directors Meeting
BAAQMD and MRC are negotiating a settlement. Let’s make sure it includes: 1) No more delays for MRC to comply with Rule 6-5; 2) Passive collection plates; 3) Independent air monitoring; 4) Installation of a wet gas scrubber and 5) MRC pays all of BAAQMD’s attorney fees. Click here to find Zoom info: Meeting link
Martinez City Council Meeting
The City of Martinez will be adopting a proclamation urging the Martinez Refining Company to comply with regional air emissions standards. Come in person or join via Zoom here
CAER Safety Summit
AGENDA
SAFETY SUMMIT NO. 70
7:30 - 8:00am Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 8:05 am Welcome Tony Semenza, CAER
8:05 - 8:20 am Update on MRC Investigation Nicole Heath, CCCHS
Additional Incidents CCHS is following
8:20 – 8:45 am Industrial Hygiene Exposure Monitoring Alissa Benson, P66
Process & Matrix Review of 2022 Sampling
8:45 – 9:05 am Coke Drum Replacement Project Sean Johnson, MRC
9:05 – 9:25 am B R E A K
9:25 – 9:55 am Husky Refinery Investigation Melike Yersiz, Investigator
Chemical Safety Board
9:55 – 10:20 am CSB Updates Catherine Sandobal
Board Member
Chemical Safety Board
10:20 – 10:40 am B R E A K
10:40 – 11:10 am NuStar Fire Dean Colombo
Fire Chief, Crockett F.D.
11:10-11:30 Upgrades to NuStar Fire Preparedness John Crivello Crockett F.D.
11:30 am L U N C H
Martinez City Council Meeting
Discussion of proposed city-based hazardous incidents communication system.
