Big West of California is dedicated in its efforts to produce petroleum products in a manner that is not only safe but also environmentally sound. Our first responsibility will always be to the planet and its inhabitants. We are a company that:
· puts the safety of its employees and neighbors before anything else.
· believes in the protection of all species and their habitants.
· is proactive in our obligation to protect the earth.
· is committed to its overall responsibility to the community.
· takes its obligations seriously.
Compliance Programs
The Big West Bakersfield Refinery is subject to a broad range of regulations and to permitting programs designed around protection of worker health and safety and protection of the environment. Employees devote the utmost attention to addressing environmental issues and adhering to strict federal, state and local requirements.
Agencies that Big West works with on an ongoing basis include:
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EPA Region 9
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Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC)
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Department of Transportation (DOT)
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California State Fire Marshal (CSFM)
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Department of Fish & Game and US Fish & Wildlife Service
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Department of Oil, Gas and Geothermal Resources
More Information
Want to know more about environmental issues at Big West? Choose an environmental media from the list below to learn more.
Soil & Groundwater
Air (coming soon)
Waste (coming soon)