Amended IN Senate September 01, 2017 Amended IN Senate June 15, 2017 Amended IN Assembly May 26, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1649Introduced by Assembly Member Muratsuchi(Coauthor: Senator Skinner)February 17, 2017 An act to add Part 3.8 (commencing with Section 71275) to Division 34 of the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental protection. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1649, as amended, Muratsuchi. Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety. Oil refineries: public safety.Existing law establishes the California Environmental Protection Agency under the supervision of the Secretary for Environmental Protection, consisting of various boards, offices, and departments, and vests the agency with authority over various environmental matters.This bill would create the Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety, with a specified membership, to be managed by provide for the California Environmental Protection Agency as the lead agency. The bill would provide that the purpose of the task force shall be Agency, in consultation with specified federal, state, and local agencies, to examine ways to improve public and worker safety through enhanced oversight of refineries, refineries and to strengthen emergency preparedness in anticipation of any future refinery incident. The bill would require the task force to seek to better coordinate each participating agencys individual functions and California Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with those agencies, to facilitate information sharing among participating agencies, with the goal of ensuring that refineries comply with all regulatory requirements, consider whether there are inherently safer systems, and continue to improve and enhance protection for workers, coordination among those agencies to protect the public, fence line communities, and the environment. refinery workers from risks associated with refinery operations throughout the state. The bill would require the California Environmental Protection Agency to hold at least 2 public meetings a year, as specified, to provide members of the public with current information on refinery safety and to receive information from the public regarding health and safety concerns associated with refinery operations.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO Bill TextThe people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Part 3.8 (commencing with Section 71275) is added to Division 34 of the Public Resources Code, to read:PART 3.8. INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON REFINERY SAFETY71275. (a) The Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety is hereby created. The task force shall be managed by the The California Environmental Protection Agency, which shall be the lead agency. The purpose of the task force in consultation with the following agencies, shall be to examine ways to improve public and worker safety through enhanced oversight of refineries, refineries and to strengthen emergency preparedness in anticipation of any future refinery incident. The task force incident, and shall seek to better coordinate each participating agencys individual functions and to facilitate information sharing among participating agencies, with the goal of ensuring that refineries comply with all regulatory requirements, consider whether there are inherently safer systems, and continue to improve and enhance protection for workers, coordination among these agencies to protect the public, fence line communities, and the environment. and refinery workers from risks associated with refinery operations throughout the state:(b)The task force shall consist of all of the following:(1) The Governors Office of Emergency Services.(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency.(3) The State Air Resources Board.(4) The Department of Toxic Substances Control.(5) The State Water Resources Control Board.(6) The Department of Industrial Relations.(7) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). (Cal-OSHA).(8) The State Department of Public Health.(9) The Emergency Medical Services Authority.(10) The Office of the State Fire Marshal.(11) Certified unified program agencies in areas with refineries.(12) Local air districts in areas with refineries.(13) The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9.(c)(b) Local agencies and the United States Environmental Protection Agency may elect to participate in the task force efforts provided for in this section at their option.(d)The purpose of the task force, as described in subdivision (a), is to coordinate the activities of those state and local agencies with a regulatory role regarding refineries and this section does not convey any additional regulatory authority to any agency.(c) (1) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall convene at least two public meetings annually to provide members of the public with current information on refinery safety and to receive information from the public regarding health and safety concerns associated with refinery operations.(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall request representatives from each agency listed in subdivision (a) to attend the public meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision.(3) Meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision shall be held in geographically distinct locations in areas where a refinery is located.(d) The provisions of this section shall be carried out by agency personnel within the scope of their existing duties.
Amended IN Senate September 01, 2017 Amended IN Senate June 15, 2017 Amended IN Assembly May 26, 2017 CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION Assembly Bill No. 1649Introduced by Assembly Member Muratsuchi(Coauthor: Senator Skinner)February 17, 2017 An act to add Part 3.8 (commencing with Section 71275) to Division 34 of the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental protection. LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGESTAB 1649, as amended, Muratsuchi. Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety. Oil refineries: public safety.Existing law establishes the California Environmental Protection Agency under the supervision of the Secretary for Environmental Protection, consisting of various boards, offices, and departments, and vests the agency with authority over various environmental matters.This bill would create the Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety, with a specified membership, to be managed by provide for the California Environmental Protection Agency as the lead agency. The bill would provide that the purpose of the task force shall be Agency, in consultation with specified federal, state, and local agencies, to examine ways to improve public and worker safety through enhanced oversight of refineries, refineries and to strengthen emergency preparedness in anticipation of any future refinery incident. The bill would require the task force to seek to better coordinate each participating agencys individual functions and California Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with those agencies, to facilitate information sharing among participating agencies, with the goal of ensuring that refineries comply with all regulatory requirements, consider whether there are inherently safer systems, and continue to improve and enhance protection for workers, coordination among those agencies to protect the public, fence line communities, and the environment. refinery workers from risks associated with refinery operations throughout the state. The bill would require the California Environmental Protection Agency to hold at least 2 public meetings a year, as specified, to provide members of the public with current information on refinery safety and to receive information from the public regarding health and safety concerns associated with refinery operations.Digest Key Vote: MAJORITY Appropriation: NO Fiscal Committee: YES Local Program: NO
Amended IN Senate September 01, 2017 Amended IN Senate June 15, 2017 Amended IN Assembly May 26, 2017
Amended IN Senate September 01, 2017
Amended IN Senate June 15, 2017
Amended IN Assembly May 26, 2017
CALIFORNIA LEGISLATURE 20172018 REGULAR SESSION
Assembly Bill No. 1649
Introduced by Assembly Member Muratsuchi(Coauthor: Senator Skinner)February 17, 2017
Introduced by Assembly Member Muratsuchi(Coauthor: Senator Skinner)
February 17, 2017
An act to add Part 3.8 (commencing with Section 71275) to Division 34 of the Public Resources Code, relating to environmental protection.
LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
## LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL'S DIGEST
AB 1649, as amended, Muratsuchi. Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety. Oil refineries: public safety.
Existing law establishes the California Environmental Protection Agency under the supervision of the Secretary for Environmental Protection, consisting of various boards, offices, and departments, and vests the agency with authority over various environmental matters.This bill would create the Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety, with a specified membership, to be managed by provide for the California Environmental Protection Agency as the lead agency. The bill would provide that the purpose of the task force shall be Agency, in consultation with specified federal, state, and local agencies, to examine ways to improve public and worker safety through enhanced oversight of refineries, refineries and to strengthen emergency preparedness in anticipation of any future refinery incident. The bill would require the task force to seek to better coordinate each participating agencys individual functions and California Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with those agencies, to facilitate information sharing among participating agencies, with the goal of ensuring that refineries comply with all regulatory requirements, consider whether there are inherently safer systems, and continue to improve and enhance protection for workers, coordination among those agencies to protect the public, fence line communities, and the environment. refinery workers from risks associated with refinery operations throughout the state. The bill would require the California Environmental Protection Agency to hold at least 2 public meetings a year, as specified, to provide members of the public with current information on refinery safety and to receive information from the public regarding health and safety concerns associated with refinery operations.
Existing law establishes the California Environmental Protection Agency under the supervision of the Secretary for Environmental Protection, consisting of various boards, offices, and departments, and vests the agency with authority over various environmental matters.
This bill would create the Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety, with a specified membership, to be managed by provide for the California Environmental Protection Agency as the lead agency. The bill would provide that the purpose of the task force shall be Agency, in consultation with specified federal, state, and local agencies, to examine ways to improve public and worker safety through enhanced oversight of refineries, refineries and to strengthen emergency preparedness in anticipation of any future refinery incident. The bill would require the task force to seek to better coordinate each participating agencys individual functions and California Environmental Protection Agency, in consultation with those agencies, to facilitate information sharing among participating agencies, with the goal of ensuring that refineries comply with all regulatory requirements, consider whether there are inherently safer systems, and continue to improve and enhance protection for workers, coordination among those agencies to protect the public, fence line communities, and the environment. refinery workers from risks associated with refinery operations throughout the state. The bill would require the California Environmental Protection Agency to hold at least 2 public meetings a year, as specified, to provide members of the public with current information on refinery safety and to receive information from the public regarding health and safety concerns associated with refinery operations.
## Digest Key
## Bill Text
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:SECTION 1. Part 3.8 (commencing with Section 71275) is added to Division 34 of the Public Resources Code, to read:PART 3.8. INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON REFINERY SAFETY71275. (a) The Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety is hereby created. The task force shall be managed by the The California Environmental Protection Agency, which shall be the lead agency. The purpose of the task force in consultation with the following agencies, shall be to examine ways to improve public and worker safety through enhanced oversight of refineries, refineries and to strengthen emergency preparedness in anticipation of any future refinery incident. The task force incident, and shall seek to better coordinate each participating agencys individual functions and to facilitate information sharing among participating agencies, with the goal of ensuring that refineries comply with all regulatory requirements, consider whether there are inherently safer systems, and continue to improve and enhance protection for workers, coordination among these agencies to protect the public, fence line communities, and the environment. and refinery workers from risks associated with refinery operations throughout the state:(b)The task force shall consist of all of the following:(1) The Governors Office of Emergency Services.(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency.(3) The State Air Resources Board.(4) The Department of Toxic Substances Control.(5) The State Water Resources Control Board.(6) The Department of Industrial Relations.(7) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). (Cal-OSHA).(8) The State Department of Public Health.(9) The Emergency Medical Services Authority.(10) The Office of the State Fire Marshal.(11) Certified unified program agencies in areas with refineries.(12) Local air districts in areas with refineries.(13) The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9.(c)(b) Local agencies and the United States Environmental Protection Agency may elect to participate in the task force efforts provided for in this section at their option.(d)The purpose of the task force, as described in subdivision (a), is to coordinate the activities of those state and local agencies with a regulatory role regarding refineries and this section does not convey any additional regulatory authority to any agency.(c) (1) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall convene at least two public meetings annually to provide members of the public with current information on refinery safety and to receive information from the public regarding health and safety concerns associated with refinery operations.(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall request representatives from each agency listed in subdivision (a) to attend the public meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision.(3) Meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision shall be held in geographically distinct locations in areas where a refinery is located.(d) The provisions of this section shall be carried out by agency personnel within the scope of their existing duties.
The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
## The people of the State of California do enact as follows:
SECTION 1. Part 3.8 (commencing with Section 71275) is added to Division 34 of the Public Resources Code, to read:PART 3.8. INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON REFINERY SAFETY71275. (a) The Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety is hereby created. The task force shall be managed by the The California Environmental Protection Agency, which shall be the lead agency. The purpose of the task force in consultation with the following agencies, shall be to examine ways to improve public and worker safety through enhanced oversight of refineries, refineries and to strengthen emergency preparedness in anticipation of any future refinery incident. The task force incident, and shall seek to better coordinate each participating agencys individual functions and to facilitate information sharing among participating agencies, with the goal of ensuring that refineries comply with all regulatory requirements, consider whether there are inherently safer systems, and continue to improve and enhance protection for workers, coordination among these agencies to protect the public, fence line communities, and the environment. and refinery workers from risks associated with refinery operations throughout the state:(b)The task force shall consist of all of the following:(1) The Governors Office of Emergency Services.(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency.(3) The State Air Resources Board.(4) The Department of Toxic Substances Control.(5) The State Water Resources Control Board.(6) The Department of Industrial Relations.(7) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). (Cal-OSHA).(8) The State Department of Public Health.(9) The Emergency Medical Services Authority.(10) The Office of the State Fire Marshal.(11) Certified unified program agencies in areas with refineries.(12) Local air districts in areas with refineries.(13) The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9.(c)(b) Local agencies and the United States Environmental Protection Agency may elect to participate in the task force efforts provided for in this section at their option.(d)The purpose of the task force, as described in subdivision (a), is to coordinate the activities of those state and local agencies with a regulatory role regarding refineries and this section does not convey any additional regulatory authority to any agency.(c) (1) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall convene at least two public meetings annually to provide members of the public with current information on refinery safety and to receive information from the public regarding health and safety concerns associated with refinery operations.(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall request representatives from each agency listed in subdivision (a) to attend the public meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision.(3) Meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision shall be held in geographically distinct locations in areas where a refinery is located.(d) The provisions of this section shall be carried out by agency personnel within the scope of their existing duties.
SECTION 1. Part 3.8 (commencing with Section 71275) is added to Division 34 of the Public Resources Code, to read:
### SECTION 1.
PART 3.8. INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON REFINERY SAFETY71275. (a) The Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety is hereby created. The task force shall be managed by the The California Environmental Protection Agency, which shall be the lead agency. The purpose of the task force in consultation with the following agencies, shall be to examine ways to improve public and worker safety through enhanced oversight of refineries, refineries and to strengthen emergency preparedness in anticipation of any future refinery incident. The task force incident, and shall seek to better coordinate each participating agencys individual functions and to facilitate information sharing among participating agencies, with the goal of ensuring that refineries comply with all regulatory requirements, consider whether there are inherently safer systems, and continue to improve and enhance protection for workers, coordination among these agencies to protect the public, fence line communities, and the environment. and refinery workers from risks associated with refinery operations throughout the state:(b)The task force shall consist of all of the following:(1) The Governors Office of Emergency Services.(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency.(3) The State Air Resources Board.(4) The Department of Toxic Substances Control.(5) The State Water Resources Control Board.(6) The Department of Industrial Relations.(7) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). (Cal-OSHA).(8) The State Department of Public Health.(9) The Emergency Medical Services Authority.(10) The Office of the State Fire Marshal.(11) Certified unified program agencies in areas with refineries.(12) Local air districts in areas with refineries.(13) The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9.(c)(b) Local agencies and the United States Environmental Protection Agency may elect to participate in the task force efforts provided for in this section at their option.(d)The purpose of the task force, as described in subdivision (a), is to coordinate the activities of those state and local agencies with a regulatory role regarding refineries and this section does not convey any additional regulatory authority to any agency.(c) (1) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall convene at least two public meetings annually to provide members of the public with current information on refinery safety and to receive information from the public regarding health and safety concerns associated with refinery operations.(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall request representatives from each agency listed in subdivision (a) to attend the public meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision.(3) Meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision shall be held in geographically distinct locations in areas where a refinery is located.(d) The provisions of this section shall be carried out by agency personnel within the scope of their existing duties.
PART 3.8. INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON REFINERY SAFETY71275. (a) The Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety is hereby created. The task force shall be managed by the The California Environmental Protection Agency, which shall be the lead agency. The purpose of the task force in consultation with the following agencies, shall be to examine ways to improve public and worker safety through enhanced oversight of refineries, refineries and to strengthen emergency preparedness in anticipation of any future refinery incident. The task force incident, and shall seek to better coordinate each participating agencys individual functions and to facilitate information sharing among participating agencies, with the goal of ensuring that refineries comply with all regulatory requirements, consider whether there are inherently safer systems, and continue to improve and enhance protection for workers, coordination among these agencies to protect the public, fence line communities, and the environment. and refinery workers from risks associated with refinery operations throughout the state:(b)The task force shall consist of all of the following:(1) The Governors Office of Emergency Services.(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency.(3) The State Air Resources Board.(4) The Department of Toxic Substances Control.(5) The State Water Resources Control Board.(6) The Department of Industrial Relations.(7) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). (Cal-OSHA).(8) The State Department of Public Health.(9) The Emergency Medical Services Authority.(10) The Office of the State Fire Marshal.(11) Certified unified program agencies in areas with refineries.(12) Local air districts in areas with refineries.(13) The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9.(c)(b) Local agencies and the United States Environmental Protection Agency may elect to participate in the task force efforts provided for in this section at their option.(d)The purpose of the task force, as described in subdivision (a), is to coordinate the activities of those state and local agencies with a regulatory role regarding refineries and this section does not convey any additional regulatory authority to any agency.(c) (1) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall convene at least two public meetings annually to provide members of the public with current information on refinery safety and to receive information from the public regarding health and safety concerns associated with refinery operations.(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall request representatives from each agency listed in subdivision (a) to attend the public meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision.(3) Meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision shall be held in geographically distinct locations in areas where a refinery is located.(d) The provisions of this section shall be carried out by agency personnel within the scope of their existing duties.
PART 3.8. INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON REFINERY SAFETY
PART 3.8. INTERAGENCY TASK FORCE ON REFINERY SAFETY
71275. (a) The Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety is hereby created. The task force shall be managed by the The California Environmental Protection Agency, which shall be the lead agency. The purpose of the task force in consultation with the following agencies, shall be to examine ways to improve public and worker safety through enhanced oversight of refineries, refineries and to strengthen emergency preparedness in anticipation of any future refinery incident. The task force incident, and shall seek to better coordinate each participating agencys individual functions and to facilitate information sharing among participating agencies, with the goal of ensuring that refineries comply with all regulatory requirements, consider whether there are inherently safer systems, and continue to improve and enhance protection for workers, coordination among these agencies to protect the public, fence line communities, and the environment. and refinery workers from risks associated with refinery operations throughout the state:(b)The task force shall consist of all of the following:(1) The Governors Office of Emergency Services.(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency.(3) The State Air Resources Board.(4) The Department of Toxic Substances Control.(5) The State Water Resources Control Board.(6) The Department of Industrial Relations.(7) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). (Cal-OSHA).(8) The State Department of Public Health.(9) The Emergency Medical Services Authority.(10) The Office of the State Fire Marshal.(11) Certified unified program agencies in areas with refineries.(12) Local air districts in areas with refineries.(13) The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9.(c)(b) Local agencies and the United States Environmental Protection Agency may elect to participate in the task force efforts provided for in this section at their option.(d)The purpose of the task force, as described in subdivision (a), is to coordinate the activities of those state and local agencies with a regulatory role regarding refineries and this section does not convey any additional regulatory authority to any agency.(c) (1) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall convene at least two public meetings annually to provide members of the public with current information on refinery safety and to receive information from the public regarding health and safety concerns associated with refinery operations.(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall request representatives from each agency listed in subdivision (a) to attend the public meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision.(3) Meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision shall be held in geographically distinct locations in areas where a refinery is located.(d) The provisions of this section shall be carried out by agency personnel within the scope of their existing duties.
71275. (a) The Interagency Task Force on Refinery Safety is hereby created. The task force shall be managed by the The California Environmental Protection Agency, which shall be the lead agency. The purpose of the task force in consultation with the following agencies, shall be to examine ways to improve public and worker safety through enhanced oversight of refineries, refineries and to strengthen emergency preparedness in anticipation of any future refinery incident. The task force incident, and shall seek to better coordinate each participating agencys individual functions and to facilitate information sharing among participating agencies, with the goal of ensuring that refineries comply with all regulatory requirements, consider whether there are inherently safer systems, and continue to improve and enhance protection for workers, coordination among these agencies to protect the public, fence line communities, and the environment. and refinery workers from risks associated with refinery operations throughout the state:
(b)The task force shall consist of all of the following:
(1) The Governors Office of Emergency Services.
(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency.
(3) The State Air Resources Board.
(4) The Department of Toxic Substances Control.
(5) The State Water Resources Control Board.
(6) The Department of Industrial Relations.
(7) The Division of Occupational Safety and Health (Cal/OSHA). (Cal-OSHA).
(8) The State Department of Public Health.
(9) The Emergency Medical Services Authority.
(10) The Office of the State Fire Marshal.
(11) Certified unified program agencies in areas with refineries.
(12) Local air districts in areas with refineries.
(13) The United States Environmental Protection Agency, Region 9.
(c)
(b) Local agencies and the United States Environmental Protection Agency may elect to participate in the task force efforts provided for in this section at their option.
(d)The purpose of the task force, as described in subdivision (a), is to coordinate the activities of those state and local agencies with a regulatory role regarding refineries and this section does not convey any additional regulatory authority to any agency.
(c) (1) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall convene at least two public meetings annually to provide members of the public with current information on refinery safety and to receive information from the public regarding health and safety concerns associated with refinery operations.
(2) The California Environmental Protection Agency shall request representatives from each agency listed in subdivision (a) to attend the public meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision.
(3) Meetings convened pursuant to this subdivision shall be held in geographically distinct locations in areas where a refinery is located.
(d) The provisions of this section shall be carried out by agency personnel within the scope of their existing duties.