"The Bay Area Air District fined the Marathon Martinez Refinery nearly $375,000 for violations incurred, the agency said Thursday. The refinery, a subsidiary of Tesoro Refining, was fined $372,500 for 13 violations including tank-related violations, reporting delays and uncertified pieces of equipment at its on-site gas dispensing facility, the air district said. All violations have been corrected."
"In August, the facility agreed to implement a new fenceline monitoring system to detect hydrogen sulfide and other pollutants at six points along its perimeter. The company also agreed to pay a $75,000 fine. A three-day fire at the refinery in February was found to have included chemicals that can cause cancer, heart and lung disease, Contra Costa Health reported. A portion of the money collected from the refinery will be used in the community to reduce pollution, according to the air district."
Bay Area Air District imposed a $372,500 fine on Marathon Martinez Refinery for 13 violations, including tank-related issues, reporting delays, and uncertified equipment at its on-site gas dispensing facility. All cited violations have been corrected. In August, the facility agreed to install a fenceline monitoring system to detect hydrogen sulfide and other pollutants at six perimeter points and to pay an additional $75,000 fine. A three-day February fire released chemicals identified by Contra Costa Health as capable of causing cancer, heart and lung disease. A portion of collected funds will be used in the community to reduce pollution, and the penalty aims to incentivize improved inspection and maintenance to minimize excess emissions.
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