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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023-03-30 | POLY PROCESSING COMPANY | FRENCH CAMP, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-29 | CALIFORNIA DAIRIES, INC | TIPTON, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-28 | LINN OPERATING INC — high-priority violation on file | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-28 | KERN FRONT LIMITED | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-28 | MONSCHEIN INDUSTRIES INC | RIVERBANK, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-27 | PACIFIC ETHANOL STOCKTON — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-27 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-23 | NAPA-VALLEJO WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY — high-priority violation on file | NAPA, Napa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-23 | NAPA-VALLEJO WASTE MANAGEMENT AUTHORITY — high-priority violation on file | NAPA, Napa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-23 | VALERO REFINING COMPANY - CALIFORNIA — high-priority violation on file | BENICIA, Solano, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-23 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-23 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-22 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-03-22 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-03-22 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-03-22 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-03-22 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-03-22 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-03-22 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-03-22 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-03-22 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES PRODUCTION CORP — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-22 | WOODLAND GENERATION STATION | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-22 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-21 | GALLO GLASS CO — high-priority violation on file | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-20 | UNLIMITED PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS — high-priority violation on file | HESPERIA, San Bernardino, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-03-20 | PACIFIC ETHANOL STOCKTON — high-priority violation on file | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-16 | LAND O' LAKES, INC — high-priority violation on file | TULARE, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-16 | LAND O' LAKES, INC — high-priority violation on file | TULARE, Tulare, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-16 | CHEVRON USA-TAFT LIGHT OIL — high-priority violation on file | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-16 | CRIMSON RESOURCE MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-16 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-15 | VALERO REFINING COMPANY - CALIFORNIA — high-priority violation on file | BENICIA, Solano, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-15 | VALERO REFINING COMPANY - CALIFORNIA — high-priority violation on file | BENICIA, Solano, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-14 | FRITO-LAY INC | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-13 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-13 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-13 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-13 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-13 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-13 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-13 | PHILLIPS 66 COMPANY - SAN FRANCISCO REFINERY — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-09 | WALNUT ENERGY CENTER AUTHORITY | TURLOCK, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-09 | PACIFIC PIPELINE SYSTEM, LLC — high-priority violation on file | METTLER, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-09 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-08 | CITY OF SANTA CLARA — high-priority violation on file | SANTA CLARA, Santa Clara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-08 | CITY OF SUNNYVALE/PUBLIC WORKS DEPT — high-priority violation on file | SUNNYVALE, Santa Clara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-08 | LINN OPERATING INC — high-priority violation on file | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-08 | LINN OPERATING INC — high-priority violation on file | TAFT, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-08 | AERA ENERGY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-07 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-07 | AERA ENERGY LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-06 | ALOGONQUIN POWER SANGER LLC — high-priority violation on file | SANGER, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-06 | ALOGONQUIN POWER SANGER LLC — high-priority violation on file | SANGER, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-02 | TESORO LOGISTICS OPERATIONS LLC | STOCKTON, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-02 | FOSTER FOOD PRODUCTS — high-priority violation on file | LIVINGSTON, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-01 | NAFTEX OPERATING CO-PORTALS PETRO LEASE — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-03-01 | AERA ENERGY — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-28 | NORTHERN CALIFORNIA POWER AGENCY | LODI, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-27 | LA PALOMA GENERATING PLANT | MCKITTRICK, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-27 | LA PALOMA GENERATING PLANT | MCKITTRICK, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-27 | WALNUT ENERGY CENTER AUTHORITY | TURLOCK, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-23 | TURLOCK IRRIGATION DISTRICT | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-23 | TURLOCK IRRIGATION DISTRICT | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-22 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-21 | CHEVRON USA_(FORMERLY MIDWAY SUNSET OIL) — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-17 | MARTINEZ REFINING COMPANY LLC (PREVIOUSLY SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US, MARTINEZ REF.) — high-priority violation on file | MARTINEZ, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-02-17 | MARTINEZ REFINING COMPANY LLC (PREVIOUSLY SHELL OIL PRODUCTS US, MARTINEZ REF.) — high-priority violation on file | MARTINEZ, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-02-16 | PHILLIPS 66 CARBON PLANT — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-02-16 | PHILLIPS 66 CARBON PLANT — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-02-16 | PHILLIPS 66 CARBON PLANT — high-priority violation on file | RODEO, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-15 | SENTINEL PEAK RESOURCES CA LLC — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-14 | UNLIMITED PERFORMANCE PRODUCTS — high-priority violation on file | HESPERIA, San Bernardino, CA | Earliest FRV determination | Local |
| 2023-02-14 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-14 | OWENS BROCKWAY GLASS | TRACY, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-14 | FOSTER FOOD PRODUCTS — high-priority violation on file | LIVINGSTON, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-09 | E&B NATIONAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-08 | TESLA MOTORS, INC — high-priority violation on file | FREMONT, Alameda, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-08 | KERN OIL & REFINING — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-08 | COVANTA STANISLAUS, INC — high-priority violation on file | CROWS LANDING, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-08 | COVANTA STANISLAUS, INC — high-priority violation on file | CROWS LANDING, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-08 | E&B NATIONAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-08 | E&B NATIONAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-07 | CALIFORNIA RESOURCES ELK HILLS LLC — high-priority violation on file | TUPMAN, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-07 | SENECA RESOURCES — high-priority violation on file | MCKITTRICK, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-07 | CHEVRON USA INC- HEAVY OIL — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-06 | CHEVRON PRODUCTS COMPANY — high-priority violation on file | RICHMOND, Contra Costa, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-03 | ATLANTIC OIL CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-03 | ATLANTIC OIL CO — high-priority violation on file | BAKERSFIELD, Kern, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-02-02 | 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 |
| 2023-02-02 | 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 |
| 2023-02-01 | 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 |
| 2023-02-01 | FINELINE INDUSTRIES INC | MERCED, Merced, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-01-31 | FORWARD INC. LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MANTECA, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-01-31 | FORWARD INC. LANDFILL — high-priority violation on file | MANTECA, San Joaquin, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-01-30 | WOODLAND GENERATION STATION | MODESTO, Stanislaus, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-01-26 | BFI - THE RECYCLERY — high-priority violation on file | MILPITAS, Santa Clara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-01-26 | CERTAINTEED CORP — high-priority violation on file | CHOWCHILLA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-01-26 | CERTAINTEED CORP — high-priority violation on file | CHOWCHILLA, Madera, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-01-25 | BFI - THE RECYCLERY — high-priority violation on file | MILPITAS, Santa Clara, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
| 2023-01-25 | GOLDEN STATE VINTERS | FRESNO, Fresno, CA | HPV day-zero determination | Local |
Dates as filed by the agency that recorded the violation. Figures from EPA’s ICIS-AIR download.