EPA Air · violations by state and year
High-priority air violations in California, 2023
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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 2023; one facility can appear more than once, because this is a record of what happened rather than a list of places.
Counties in California, 2023
- Contra Costa County 385
- Kern County 165
- Alameda County 100
- San Joaquin County 62
- Stanislaus County 33
- Santa Clara County 30
- Fresno County 26
- Placer County 23
- San Bernardino County 18
- Merced County 16
- San Mateo County 9
- Sacramento County 9
- Solano County 9
- Sonoma County 8
- Madera County 7
- Tulare County 7
- Kings County 7
- Undetermined County 5
- Ventura County 4
- Napa County 3
- Marin County 3
- Santa Barbara County 3
California, other years
High-priority air violations recorded in California, 2023
| Date | Facility | Where | Kind | Agency |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-08-21 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-21 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-21 | MITSUBISHI CHEMICAL CARBON FIBER AND COMPOSITES — high-priority violation on file | SACRAMENTO, Sacramento, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-21 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-21 | OWENS BROCKWAY GLASS | TRACY, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-19 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-18 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-08-18 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-18 | TESORO REFINING & MARKETING COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | MARTINEZ, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-17 | MATRIX OIL CORP. — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-15 | WASTE SOLUTION GROUP OF SAN BENITO, LLC | HOLLISTER, San Benito, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-08-15 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-14 | SANTA FE PACIFIC PIPELINES LP | SACRAMENTO, Sacramento, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-08-11 | OWENS BROCKWAY GLASS | TRACY, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-11 | FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-10 | KELLER CANYON LANDFILL COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | PITTSBURG, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-10 | MATRIX OIL CORP. — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-09 | 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 |
| 2023-08-09 | STOCKTON RWCF — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-08 | BROWNING FERRIS INDUSTRIES OF CA,INC — high-priority violation on file | HALF MOON BAY, San Mateo, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-08 | BROWNING FERRIS INDUSTRIES OF CA,INC — high-priority violation on file | HALF MOON BAY, San Mateo, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-08 | C & H SUGAR COMPANY, INC — high-priority violation on file | CROCKETT, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-08-07 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-04 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-04 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-04 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-04 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-08-04 | SAN JOAQUIN REFINING CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-31 | JR SIMPLOT CO — high-priority violation on file | LATHROP, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-31 | CITY OF BAKERSFIELD | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-30 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-07-26 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | KERN COUNTY, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-26 | CHEVRON USA-TAFT LIGHT OIL — high-priority violation on file | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-26 | SHELL PIPELINE COMPANY | COALINGA, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-25 | AERA ENERGY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-25 | LIBERTY PACKING CO. | VOLTA, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-21 | COLLEDGEWOOD | LINCOLN, Placer, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-07-21 | CAPITAL DRUM | ROSEVILLE, Placer, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-07-21 | CAPITAL DRUM | ROSEVILLE, Placer, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-07-21 | FORWARD INC. LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MANTECA, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-19 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-19 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-19 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-19 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-07-19 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-19 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-19 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-19 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-19 | E&B NATIONAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-18 | ALL AMERICAN OIL & GAS CO | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-17 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-17 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-17 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-13 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-13 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-13 | SEARLES VALLEY MINERALS (IMC CHEMICALS) — high-priority violation on file | TRONA, San Bernardino, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-07-13 | MIDWAY-SUNSET INVESTORS LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-13 | NAFTEX OPERATING CO-PORTALS PETRO LEASE — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-13 | BAKERSFIELD METROPOLITAN LANDFILL @ BENA | EDISON, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-13 | TRICOR REFINING, LLC — high-priority violation on file | OILDALE, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-13 | NORTH COUNTY SANITARY LANDFILL | LODI, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-13 | KELPETRO OPERATING INC | FRESNO COUNTY, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-12 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-12 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-11 | 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 |
| 2023-07-11 | ALTAGAS RIPON ENERGY INC | RIPON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-11 | DEUEL VOCATIONAL INSTITUTE | TRACY, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-11 | FRITO-LAY NORTH AMERICA, INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-10 | NUSTAR TERMINALS OPS PARTNERSHIP LP | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-10 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-06 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-06 | CENTRAL VALLEY MEAT CO | HANFORD, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-06 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-06 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-06 | TESORO LOGISTICS OPERATIONS LLC | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-05 | AIR LIQUIDE LARGE INDUSTRIES US LP — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-05 | VITRO FLAT GLASS LLC — high-priority violation on file | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-05 | SAN JOAQUIN GENERAL HOSPITAL | FRENCH CAMP, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-05 | ARCOSA LIGHTWEIGHT, FRAZIER PARK (1603) — high-priority violation on file | FRAZIER PARK, Ventura, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-07-03 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
Dates as filed by the agency that recorded the violation. Figures from EPA’s ICIS-AIR download.