Our Position
SupportStatus
Assembly Natural Resources CommitteeCurrent federal law requires oil facilities to prepare a plan for how they will respond in the event of an oil spill. This legislation requires oil facilities to give the State Land Commission this plan and allows them to hold public comment.
Position Statement
Beaches in Orange County were devastated in October 2021 by a 126,000-gallon oil spill from a broken pipeline that created a 13-mile-long oil slick. This legislation ensures Californians have a seat at the table to receive and review these necessary plans to make certain oil facilities are prepared in the unfortunate event of an oil spill. California State Parks Foundation supports this legislation because it protects wildlife and nature for future generations.