CA oil industry reprieve

Companies won’t have to monitor their oil and gas wells within 3,200 feet of California’s residential areas for leaks until July 2030 — three and a half years later than the deadline that Newsom and the Legislature set in law two years ago.. State air and water regulators said they needed more time to hire staff, test techniques for detecting leaks and develop specific policies., predominantly in low-income communities of color.

“The delay is extremely troubling and will force frontline communities to wait longer for much-needed pollution protections,” said Hollin Kretzmann, an attorney at the group’s. “We’re celebrating the landmark achievements bills represent, but we won’t rest until all Californians get the future free from oil and gas pollution that they deserve.”, predominantly in low-income communities of color.

“After thorough deliberation and negotiations, I am pleased to see a consensus reached on the implementation of this vital law to protect California families from the dangers of oil drilling pollution,” State Sen.Oil company executives say the law will eliminate jobs, drive up gasoline prices and increase California’s dependence on imported oil. Complying will cost them about $40 million over the first two years, the industry estimates.

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