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Federal Contractor Misconduct Database (FCMD)
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Environmental Violations at Torrance, Calif. Refinery
Exxon Mobil Corp. agreed to pay $400,000 in penalties to California for environmental violations at its Torrance refinery. Exxon Mobil also agreed to spend a maximum of $2 million on supplemental environmental projects intended to cut excessive emissions of carbon dioxide and other pollutants at the refinery. The company paid $250,000 for a March 22, 2007 incident that caused the release of nitrogen oxides, carbon dioxide and other substances. In addition, Exxon Mobil paid $150,000 to settle 23 air permit and air quality violations at the Torrance facility that occurred between October 2005 and October 2006.
- Misconduct Type
- Environment
- Enforcement Agency
- State/Local
- Contracting Party
- None
- Court Type
- Administrative
- Disposition
- Fine
- Date of SEC 10-Q
- 5/8/2007
Contractors Involved |
Penalty |
Total |
|
Exxon Mobil |
$400,000
|