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Assemblymember Muratsuchi Releases Statement on Torrance Refinery Fire and AQMD Action

For immediate release:

Sacramento – Assemblymember Al Muratsuchi (D-Torrance) released the following statement regarding the recent fire at the Torrance Refinery and the announcement that the Southern California Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) will hold a public hearing in Torrance to examine recent operational problems at the refinery:

“I have introduced five bills to carry out my Torrance Refinery Safety Plan, including a bill to ban the use of the highly toxic hydrofluoric acid.  This weekend’s fire at the refinery, on the two year anniversary of the explosion that rocked our community, is a stark reminder of the work we have to do to make the refinery safer.  I look forward to the SCAQMD hearing and working with the refinery and their workers.” 

The SCAQMD hearing date has not yet been set.