There were supposed to be regular reviews by the city every five years after an initial study, a requirement that could allow the city to stiffen its rules for operating the oil site if needed. City officials say that the operator didn’t take the steps to initiate such regular reviews around 2010 and 2015. In recent months, neighbors have again raised concerns about foul smells from the Pico site, which has tall walls and a tower obscuring its equipment. Koretz did not, however, mention the settlement requirements that could give the city a chance to tighten rules at the site. Bookstein said he wants a review of the Westside site but that his chief goal is barring oil facilities near sensitive sites.

Source: Los Angeles Times November 17, 2019 12:56 UTC