EPA Air · violations by state and year
High-priority air violations in California, 2017
- 417Violations
A high-priority violation is the most serious class of Clean Air Act non-compliance an agency records against a source; a federally reportable violation is the next step down in severity. Every violation below was recorded against a source in California during 2017; one facility can appear more than once, because this is a record of what happened rather than a list of places.
Counties in California, 2017
- Kern County 153
- Contra Costa County 66
- San Joaquin County 56
- Fresno County 35
- Stanislaus County 19
- Madera County 19
- Merced County 15
- Solano County 14
- Santa Barbara County 6
- Santa Clara County 6
- Sacramento County 5
- San Mateo County 5
- Ventura County 4
- Kings County 4
- Tulare County 4
California, other years
High-priority air violations recorded in California, 2017
| Date | Facility | Where | Kind | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017-05-08 | VALERO REFINING COMPANY - CALIFORNIA — high-priority violation on file | BENICIA, Solano, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-08 | VALERO REFINING COMPANY - CALIFORNIA — high-priority violation on file | BENICIA, Solano, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-05 | SFPP, LP | BRISBANE, San Mateo, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-05 | SFPP, LP | BRISBANE, San Mateo, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-05 | TESORO REFINING & MARKETING COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | MARTINEZ, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-05 | TESORO REFINING & MARKETING COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | MARTINEZ, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-04 | ST SHORE TERMINALS LLC — high-priority violation on file | CROCKETT, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-04 | ST SHORE TERMINALS LLC — high-priority violation on file | CROCKETT, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-04 | HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | HILMAR, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-04 | HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | HILMAR, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-03 | MARTINEZ REFINING COMPANY LLC (PREVIOUSLY SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US, MARTINEZ REF.) — high-priority violation on file | MARTINEZ, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-03 | FORWARD INC. LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MANTECA, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-03 | FORWARD INC. LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MANTECA, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-03 | FORWARD INC. LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MANTECA, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-03 | FORWARD INC. LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MANTECA, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-02 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES ELK HILLS LLC — high-priority violation on file | TUPMAN, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-05-02 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP | FRESNO COUNTY, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-27 | BAKERSFIELD CITY WASTEWATER #3 | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-27 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-27 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-27 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-25 | BAKER COMMODITIES INC — high-priority violation on file | KERMAN, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-25 | BAKER COMMODITIES INC — high-priority violation on file | KERMAN, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-25 | USNAVAL- LEMOORE | LEMOORE, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-25 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-24 | CERTAINTEED CORP — high-priority violation on file | CHOWCHILLA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-21 | USS-POSCO INDUSTRIES | PITTSBURG, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2017-04-21 | HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | HILMAR, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-19 | FOSTER FOOD PRODUCTS — high-priority violation on file | LIVINGSTON, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-19 | NUSTAR TERMINALS OPS PARTNERSHIP LP | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-19 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES ELK HILLS LLC — high-priority violation on file | TUPMAN, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-17 | JR SIMPLOT CO — high-priority violation on file | LATHROP, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-14 | SACRAMENTO AREA SEWER DISTRICT | ELK GROVE, Sacramento, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2017-04-12 | SANTA ROSA WATER - LAGUNA TREATMENT PLANT — high-priority violation on file | SANTA ROSA, Sonoma, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2017-04-12 | OWENS BROCKWAY GLASS | TRACY, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-12 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-12 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-12 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-11 | CHEVRON USA | LOST HILLS, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-11 | CHEVRON USA | LOST HILLS, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-11 | CHEVRON USA | LOST HILLS, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-06 | STOCKTON RWCF — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-06 | DTE STOCKTON LLC | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-04 | LA PALOMA GENERATING PLANT | MCKITTRICK, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-04 | SIMI VALLEY LANDFILL & RECYCLING CENTER — high-priority violation on file | SIMI VALLEY, Ventura, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2017-04-04 | TOLAND ROAD LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | SANTA PAULA, Ventura, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2017-04-03 | FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-03 | FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-03 | FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-04-01 | WEST VENTURES LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-29 | SHELL CATALYSTS & TECHNOLOGIES — high-priority violation on file | PITTSBURG, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-29 | E & J GALLO WINERY | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-29 | PRISON INDUSTRY AUTHORITY | AVENAL, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-28 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES ELK HILLS LLC — high-priority violation on file | TUPMAN, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-28 | CERTAINTEED CORP — high-priority violation on file | CHOWCHILLA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-28 | FRESNO/CLOVIS REGIONAL WWTP — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-24 | CERTAINTEED CORP — high-priority violation on file | CHOWCHILLA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-23 | MT POSO COGEN-PYRO PACIFIC CO. — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-21 | SAN JOAQUIN REFINING CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-20 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-20 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-20 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-16 | PACIFIC ETHANOL MADERA LLC | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-16 | PACIFIC ETHANOL MADERA LLC | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-14 | J&A SANTA MARIA LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | SANTA MARIA, Santa Barbara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-09 | CITY OF SANTA CLARA, SILICON VALLEY POWE — high-priority violation on file | SANTA CLARA, Santa Clara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-09 | CRIMSON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-08 | CITY OF SANTA CLARA, SILICON VALLEY POWE — high-priority violation on file | SANTA CLARA, Santa Clara, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2017-03-07 | GUARDIAN INDUSTRIES CORP | KINGSBURG, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-06 | CERTAINTEED CORP — high-priority violation on file | CHOWCHILLA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-01 | GREKA ENERGY-CAT CANYON BELL LEASE — high-priority violation on file | SANTA MARIA, Santa Barbara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-01 | GREKA ENERGY-CAT CANYON-BLOCHMAN LEASE — high-priority violation on file | SANTA MARIA, Santa Barbara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-01 | GREKA ENERGY-CAT CANYON-PALMER STENDL — high-priority violation on file | SANTA MARIA, Santa Barbara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-01 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-01 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-03-01 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-28 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES ELK HILLS LLC — high-priority violation on file | TUPMAN, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-28 | PACIFIC ETHANOL STOCKTON — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-27 | PACIFIC ETHANOL STOCKTON — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-27 | DTE STOCKTON LLC | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-24 | E&J GALLO WINERY — high-priority violation on file | LIVINGSTON, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-24 | E&J GALLO WINERY — high-priority violation on file | LIVINGSTON, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-24 | E&J GALLO WINERY — high-priority violation on file | LIVINGSTON, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-24 | E&J GALLO WINERY — high-priority violation on file | LIVINGSTON, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-22 | AERA ENERGY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-15 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2017-02-10 | NEO TULARE LLC/TULARE COUNTY — high-priority violation on file | VISALIA, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-09 | AIR LIQUIDE LARGE INDUSTRIES US LP — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2017-02-09 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES ELK HILLS LLC — high-priority violation on file | TUPMAN, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-08 | TESORO REFINING & MARKETING COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | MARTINEZ, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-07 | EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT — high-priority violation on file | OAKLAND, Alameda, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2017-02-03 | CHEVRON USA-TAFT LIGHT OIL — high-priority violation on file | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-02-01 | CRIMSON PIPELINE, LP | VENTURA, Ventura, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2017-01-30 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-01-27 | MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CARBON FIBER AND COMPOSITES — high-priority violation on file | SACRAMENTO, Sacramento, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2017-01-27 | VITRO FLAT GLASS LLC — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-01-26 | AVENAL REGIONAL LANDFILL | AVENAL, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-01-26 | AVENAL REGIONAL LANDFILL | AVENAL, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-01-26 | CERTAINTEED CORP — high-priority violation on file | CHOWCHILLA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2017-01-26 | LINN OPERATING INC — high-priority violation on file | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
Dates as filed by the agency that recorded the violation. Figures from EPA’s ICIS-AIR download.