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Delaware Refinery Hit With $900K Pollution Fine | Dover News
Delaware regulators slapped a nearly $1 million fine on the Delaware City Refinery for releasing hundreds of tons of hazardous pollutants in May—far exceeding legal limits—and this isn’t the first time. PBF Energy, the owner, is fighting back, calling the penalty an “abuse of discretion” and arguing that temporary equipment repairs required bypassing controls, which regulators allegedly misunderstood. They say compliance would’ve cost tens of millions. Community outrage is mounting, with residents reporting health concerns and a mother suing on behalf of her asthmatic son. While officials say…
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