Civil Litigation
Dec. 18, 2024
Lawsuit aims to stop Long Beach oil storage increase
The complaint claims that the port authorities attempted to expedite the project through a negative declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act, saying it would not impact the environment in a way that requires mitigation.
An environmental group has sued the City of Long Beach, aiming to halt the expansion of oil storage capacity at the Port of Long Beach, arguing that the project would exacerbate air and water pollution in the area.
The complaint claims that port authorities initially sought to fast-track the project with a negative declaration under the California Environmental Quality Act, asserting it would not significantly impact the environment or require mitigation. However, amid strong oppo...
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