PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD MAY 13, 2020-JUNE 26, 2020
We invite you to comment on the following dangerous waste permit modification, agreed order, and State Environmental Policy Act (SEPA) determination for the Phillips 66 Ferndale refinery's oily water sewer.
Read the
public comment notice for more information, such as how to submit comments.
While we are not aware of any current releases from the refinery's oily water sewer, these include detailed requirements to investigate and clean up any soil or groundwater contamination. Contaminants of concern include metals, volatile organics, and semi-volatile organics.
A comment period on the nearby
BP Cherry Point refinery's oily water sewer is taking place during this same time.
Public hearing
An online public meeting followed by a hearing on this and the BP refinery action took place on June 11, 2020 (
presentation,
notes).
FACILITY INFORMATION
The refinery is located at 3901 Unick Road in Ferndale, WA, along the Strait of Georgia, between Cherry Point and Sandy Point. The refinery separates crude oil into components for further processing and blending to make petroleum products. Processing an average of 98,100 barrels a day, major products include:
- Gasoline
- Diesel oil
- Jet fuel
- Liquid petroleum gas
- Residual fuel oil
- Marine bunker fuel oil
