LACoFD-HHMD notes that improvements in availability and training for air modeling capability would be helpful. The Department desires to develop the capability to do perimeter monitoring, but needs instruments and education. LACoFD-HHMD currently has some telemetry capabilities but needs the ability to establish a WiFi link to their main computer. LACoFD-HHMD has also noted that current regulations are written for long term penalties, believes the daily maximum fine does not serve as a deterrent for sources to reduce the risk for incidents that are over in a day, and desires a better deterrent. The county wants to expand its capabilities for monitoring by being able to detect at lower detection limits. Documentation Documentation includes practices, procedures, and guidance prepared and maintained to address emergency response actions to address a non routine, unplanned air contaminant release. An Emergency Response Settlement Agreement between the City of Torrance and ExxonMobil in 2009 resulted in a formal radio communication and joint incident command protocol that has been heralded by the Torrance Fire Department as a major achievement in collaboration. That protocol is attached by reference and provided in Appendix D-2, along with other relevant technical reference documents. San Joaquin Valley The southern San Joaquin Valley has a long history of oil production and refining. The refineries are relatively small and have been in and out of operation, or at reduced capacity for years - a result of diminished local oil production and other logistic and economic factors. The refineries currently operate at partial capacity and are seeking opportunities to fulfill specialty and niche refining needs. All three refineries (Alon USA, Kern Oil, and San Joaquin Refining) are located within or near the Bakersfield metropolitan area in Kern County. Air District Assets and Resources The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) consists of eight counties in California’s Central Valley: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin portion of Kern County. The District is currently non-attainment for the State O3, PM2.5, and PM10 standards.
LACoFD-HHMD notes that improvements in availability and training for air modeling capability would be helpful. The Department desires to develop the capability to do perimeter monitoring, but needs instruments and education. LACoFD-HHMD currently has some telemetry capabilities but needs the ability to establish a WiFi link to their main computer. LACoFD-HHMD has also noted that current regulations are written for long term penalties, believes the daily maximum fine does not serve as a deterrent for sources to reduce the risk for incidents that are over in a day, and desires a better deterrent. The county wants to expand its capabilities for monitoring by being able to detect at lower detection limits. Documentation Documentation includes practices, procedures, and guidance prepared and maintained to address emergency response actions to address a non routine, unplanned air contaminant release. An Emergency Response Settlement Agreement between the City of Torrance and ExxonMobil in 2009 resulted in a formal radio communication and joint incident command protocol that has been heralded by the Torrance Fire Department as a major achievement in collaboration. That protocol is attached by reference and provided in Appendix D-2, along with other relevant technical reference documents. San Joaquin Valley The southern San Joaquin Valley has a long history of oil production and refining. The refineries are relatively small and have been in and out of operation, or at reduced capacity for years - a result of diminished local oil production and other logistic and economic factors. The refineries currently operate at partial capacity and are seeking opportunities to fulfill specialty and niche refining needs. All three refineries (Alon USA, Kern Oil, and San Joaquin Refining) are located within or near the Bakersfield metropolitan area in Kern County. Air District Assets and Resources The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD) consists of eight counties in California’s Central Valley: San Joaquin, Stanislaus, Merced, Madera, Fresno, Kings, Tulare, and the San Joaquin Valley Air Basin portion of Kern County. The District is currently non-attainment for the State O3, PM2.5, and PM10 standards.
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