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Valero Energy Corp.

Record Keeping Deficiencies and Emissions Exceedances

Date: 12/20/1999 (Date of Settlement)

Misconduct Type: Environment

Enforcement Agency: State/Local

Contracting Party: None

Court Type: Administrative

Amount: $174,455

Disposition: Fine

Synopsis: In June 1999, the Texas Natural Resources Conservation Commission initiated proceedings against Valero's Texas City refinery alleging certain record keeping deficiencies and emissions exceedances, most of which occurred prior to Valero's acquisition of the refinery. The company ultimately agreed to pay a penalty of $174,455.