Chevron resolves claims over violations at California refineries

Oil & Gas Journal: The US Environmental Protection Agency, the US Department of Justice, and the Mississippi Department of Environmental Quality have reached a national settlement with Chevron Corp. that will require subsidiary Chevron USA Inc. to implement safety improvements at all its US refineries.

The Oct. 25 agreement resolves claims that the company violated provisions of the Clean Air Act aimed at preventing accidental releases of hazardous chemicals that can have serious consequences for public health and the environment, EPA said.

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