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Controversy over the Big West refinery expansion has focused on one thing in recent weeks: which toxic chemical would be safest, modified HF or sulfuric acid. But a revised environmental report out Friday contained a bit of a surprise. How about neither? The 3,000 page report examines a wide range of impacts on everything from wildlife to odors and traffic. But in a section called "alternatives" it also describes a process that would allow Big West to boost its diesel and gasoline output while allaying community concerns about hazardous chemicals. The alternative appears to be a sound compromise that would allow the expansion to move forward while assuring the surrounding community there will be no new dangers from toxic chemicals. Big West wasn't available to comment on the alternative Friday but said they will discuss it Monday. You can read the section on alternatives by downloading the Refinery Alternatives PDF on this page. Scroll down a bit and it's on the left...
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