CA Governor Newsom Announces Statewide 3,200-foot Setback Distance to Separate Communities from Toxic Oil Operations

October 21, 2021 – Today, Gov. Newsom announced that California’s oil regulator, California Geologic Energy Management Division (CalGEM) has released its long-awaited draft health and safety rule recommending a mandated 3,200-foot distance between new oil and gas extraction sites and the places where people live, work and play. READ MORE →
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