RANCHO PARK OIL SITE
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FAST FACTS: COMPANY: E&B Natural Resources DISTANCE FROM SCHOOLS: 226 feet from nearest school STATUS: Currently under city investigation TONS OF HYDROFLUORIC ACID: |
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CURRENT OPERATIONS + COMMUNITY IMPACTS
OIL DRILLING IN WEST LA ENDANGERS CHILDREN AND FAMILIES
E&B Natural Resources operates an active oil drill site on the West Los Angeles Rancho Park Public Golf Course (a part of the Los Angeles Parks Department), it sits within just 226-feet of Temple Isaiah Preschool and within 1500-feet (less than a third of a mile) of Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles School and St. Timothy School.
The City of Los Angeles recognizes schools and daycare facilities as sensitive receptors to toxins and pollutants. At the Rancho Park site, children outside playing at recess are especially at risk since their growing lungs breathe in more air and are highly susceptible to dangerous toxins emitted by oil extraction.
E&B Natural Resources operates an active oil drill site on the West Los Angeles Rancho Park Public Golf Course (a part of the Los Angeles Parks Department), it sits within just 226-feet of Temple Isaiah Preschool and within 1500-feet (less than a third of a mile) of Le Lycée Français de Los Angeles School and St. Timothy School.
The City of Los Angeles recognizes schools and daycare facilities as sensitive receptors to toxins and pollutants. At the Rancho Park site, children outside playing at recess are especially at risk since their growing lungs breathe in more air and are highly susceptible to dangerous toxins emitted by oil extraction.
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ILLEGAL OIL ACTIVITY IN WEST LA MET WITH CITY COUNCIL RESPONSE On February 15, 2017 City Councilman Paul Koretz (LA-CD5) introduced a motion to investigate illegal well operations at the Rancho Park Drill Site. E&B Natural Resources had been accused of flouting city regulations and installing a massive gas burner to burn off excess methane at the site. The company began this illegal activity without installing the proper equipment or seeking the legally necessary City permits needed to operate. Koretz’ motion directed four city regulatory agencies to immediately investigate and report on oil and gas operations at the site. |
CITY COUNCIL INVESTIGATION REVEALS RAMPANT DISREGARD FOR CITY RULES AT RANCHO PARK
In May 2017, the City’s investigation found that E&B Natural Resources had flouted city regulations by illegally installing a toxic illegal gas burner at the site. According to a Los Angeles Times report operators also installed, "pipe supports, fire protection systems, electrical installations and five wastewater tanks that hold more than 5,000 gallons each." Since the report, the Los Angeles Fire Department has ordered E&B Natural Resources to clean up waste water at the site and test its fire safety system.
WHAT'S NEXT AT RANCHO PARK?
The City Council's findings have been referred to a city planning committee for further review. E&B Natural Resources operates the site under a lease with the parks department. Under the lease agreement the parks department can terminate the agreement if when an violates city and state laws. According to a spokesperson, the parks department are still reviewing the city's report of violations at Rancho Park.
CITY COUNCIL INVESTIGATION REVEALS RAMPANT DISREGARD FOR CITY RULES AT RANCHO PARK
In May 2017, the City’s investigation found that E&B Natural Resources had flouted city regulations by illegally installing a toxic illegal gas burner at the site. According to a Los Angeles Times report operators also installed, "pipe supports, fire protection systems, electrical installations and five wastewater tanks that hold more than 5,000 gallons each." Since the report, the Los Angeles Fire Department has ordered E&B Natural Resources to clean up waste water at the site and test its fire safety system.
WHAT'S NEXT AT RANCHO PARK?
The City Council's findings have been referred to a city planning committee for further review. E&B Natural Resources operates the site under a lease with the parks department. Under the lease agreement the parks department can terminate the agreement if when an violates city and state laws. According to a spokesperson, the parks department are still reviewing the city's report of violations at Rancho Park.