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Jun 7, 2008 4:11 pm US/Pacific

Richmond Caps 'Dirty' Crude At Chevron Refinery

 Environment & The Green Beat

RICHMOND (AP) ― Richmond officials have approved new restrictions on the amount and type of crude oil Chevron Corp. can process at its Bay Area refinery.

Richmond's Planning Commission voted 3-2 Friday for a "comprehensive crude cap" as part of Chevron's proposed expansion of its waterfront oil refinery. Commissioners will meet later this month to discuss details of the cap.

Environmental groups had called for the restrictions to stop Chevron from processing dirtier crude oil that could increase air pollution and harm the health of residents who live near the refinery.

Chevron officials say the modernization project will reduce pollution and won't increase greenhouse gas emissions.

If the commission's decision is appealed, the issue will go before the full Richmond City Council.

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