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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-05-25 | ATLANTIC OIL CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-25 | PETRO CAPITAL RESOURCES LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-24 | OWENS BROCKWAY GLASS | TRACY, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-23 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-23 | BROWNING FERRIS INDUSTRIES OF CA,INC — high-priority violation on file | HALF MOON BAY, San Mateo, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-23 | CENTRAL RESOURCES(FORMERLY MERIT ENERGY) — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-23 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | COALINGA, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-23 | THE TERMO CO | KERN, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-23 | THE TERMO CO | KERN, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-22 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-22 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-05-22 | PLAINS LPG SERVICES LP | SHAFTER, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-22 | FRESNO COGEN PARTNERS | SAN JOAQUIN, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-18 | JR SIMPLOT CO — high-priority violation on file | LATHROP, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-18 | TAFT PRODUCTION CO. | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-17 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-17 | BAKER COMMODITIES INC — high-priority violation on file | KERMAN, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-16 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-16 | TESORO REFINING & MARKETING COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | MARTINEZ, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-05-16 | ARDAGH GLASS INC — high-priority violation on file | MADERA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-16 | E&B NATURAL RESOURCES | KERN COUNTY, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-16 | E&B NATURAL RESOURCES | KERN COUNTY, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-16 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-15 | STOCKTON RWCF — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-15 | STOCKTON RWCF — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-12 | TRICOR REFINING, LLC — high-priority violation on file | OILDALE, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-12 | SAN JOAQUIN GENERAL HOSPITAL | FRENCH CAMP, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-11 | EAST BAY MUNICIPAL UTILITY DISTRICT — high-priority violation on file | OAKLAND, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-11 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ALAMEDA COUNTY — high-priority violation on file | LIVERMORE, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-11 | WASTE MANAGEMENT OF ALAMEDA COUNTY — high-priority violation on file | LIVERMORE, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-11 | BROWNING FERRIS INDUSTRIES OF CA,INC — high-priority violation on file | HALF MOON BAY, San Mateo, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-11 | BROWNING FERRIS INDUSTRIES OF CA,INC — high-priority violation on file | HALF MOON BAY, San Mateo, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-10 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-10 | E&B NATURAL RESOURCES | KERN COUNTY, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-09 | AERA ENERGY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-09 | HILMAR CHEESE COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | HILMAR, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-08 | E & J GALLO WINERY & BRANDY — high-priority violation on file | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-04 | CYPRESS AMLOC LAND CO , INC — high-priority violation on file | COLMA, San Mateo, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-04 | CA DEPT CORRECTIONS STATE PRISON — high-priority violation on file | CORCORAN, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-04 | CHEVRON USA_(FORMERLY MIDWAY SUNSET OIL) — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-04 | CHEVRON USA_(FORMERLY MIDWAY SUNSET OIL) — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-04 | TAFT PRODUCTION CO. | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-04 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-03 | CRESTWOOD WEST COAST LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-03 | CRESTWOOD WEST COAST LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-02 | HUMBOLDT SAWMILL COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | SCOTIA, Humboldt, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-05-02 | USNAVAL- LEMOORE | LEMOORE, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-02 | INTERNATIONAL PAPER COMPANY | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-01 | LIBERTY PACKING CO. | VOLTA, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-05-01 | LIBERTY PACKING CO. | VOLTA, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-28 | VALERO BENICIA ASPHALT PLANT — high-priority violation on file | BENICIA, Solano, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-28 | SAPUTO CHEESE USA INC | TULARE, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-27 | SILGAN CONTAINERS MFR.CORP | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-26 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-26 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-26 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-26 | SAN JOAQUIN REFINING CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-26 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-25 | 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 |
| 2023-04-25 | AERA ENERGY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-25 | PLAINS MARKETING, LP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-24 | WEST CONTRA COSTA SANITARY LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-24 | TESORO REFINING & MARKETING COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | MARTINEZ, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-24 | BAKERSFIELD CITY WASTEWATER #3 | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-20 | VALERO BENICIA ASPHALT PLANT — high-priority violation on file | BENICIA, Solano, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-20 | VALERO BENICIA ASPHALT PLANT — high-priority violation on file | BENICIA, Solano, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-20 | COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO PW (KIEFER SITE) — high-priority violation on file | RANCHO CORDOVA, Sacramento, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-04-20 | PRISON INDUSTRY AUTHORITY | AVENAL, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-20 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-18 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-18 | UNIVERSITY OF CA- BERKELEY — high-priority violation on file | BERKELEY, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-17 | SANTA ROSA WATER - LAGUNA TREATMENT PLANT — high-priority violation on file | SANTA ROSA, Sonoma, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-17 | CRESTWOOD WEST COAST LLC | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-14 | PANOCHE ENERGY CENTER LLC | FIREBAUGH, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-14 | FRITO-LAY INC | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-14 | CENTRAL VALLEY MEAT CO | HANFORD, Kings, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-13 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-13 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-13 | LINN OPERATING INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-12 | ALL AMERICAN OIL & GAS INC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-12 | CRIMSON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-12 | MACPHERSON OIL CO - HEAVY OIL | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-12 | FOOTHILL SANITARY LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | LINDEN, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-11 | CALIFORNIA DAIRIES INC — high-priority violation on file | VISALIA, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-11 | FRITO-LAY INC | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-11 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-07 | NTT GLOBAL DATA CENTERS | SACRAMENTO, Sacramento, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-04-06 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES ELK HILLS LLC — high-priority violation on file | TUPMAN, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-05 | MIDWAY PEAKING LLC | FIREBAUGH, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-05 | GREIF BROTHERS — high-priority violation on file | MERCED, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-04 | JR SIMPLOT CO — high-priority violation on file | LATHROP, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-04 | CHEVRON USA — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-04 | E & J GALLO WINERY & BRANDY — high-priority violation on file | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-03 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-03 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-03 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-04-03 | PACIFIC ETHANOL STOCKTON — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-31 | U S INTEC, INC | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-30 | CRIMSON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-30 | BUCKEYE TERMINALS LLC | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
Dates as filed by the agency that recorded the violation. Figures from EPA’s ICIS-AIR download.