As predicted, the Chevron Energy and Hydrogen Renewal project is headed for the Richmond City Council. The only part of the project approved by the Planning Commission , which will consider the Conditional Use Permit tonight, is the EIR. The EIR was certified on June 5 with a ten-day appeal period.

According to a credible source, the certification was appealed by both Chevron and a collaboration of community-based organizations, including, Communities for a Better environment, West County Toxics Coalition, Richmond Greens, Richmond Progressive Alliance, APEN and Atchison Village Environmental Committee. Challenging the EIR certification is a prerequisite for a subsequent lawsuit.

For information about tonight’s hearing, see:

Chevron Energy and Hydrogen Renewal Project Agenda

·         June 19, 2008 Agenda

Notice of Action Letter EID/EIR 1101974

The Planning Commission considered the above referenced application at a public hearing held on Thursday, June 5,2008. This letter describes the action they took on the project:

·         Notice of Action Letter EID/EIR 1101974

Renotice of Continued Special Meeting and Special Meeting Agenda

A portion of the agenda for the Planning Commission Meeting of March 20, 2008 and April 10, 2008 was continued to June 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. The meeting was held at Kennedy High School, Multi-Purpose Room, 4300 Cutting Boulevard.

·         Renotice and Special Meeting Agenda

Staff Reports

Note: Staff reports and attachments may take several minutes to download.

June 19, 2008

·         Staff Report

Attachment 1

·         "Missing Page Two" of Dr. Sahu’s report

Attachment 3

·         Pages 1-80 

·         Pages 81-161 

·         Pages 162-237