> Will Portland's fuel tank hub see new regulations from Multnomah County? | The Story | Dec. 4, 2024
Will Portland's fuel tank hub see new regulations from Multnomah County? | The Story | Dec. 4, 2024
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Dec. 4 on The Story: Along the Willamette River in Portland's northwestern reaches, hundreds of huge drum-shaped tanks sit, filled with thousands of gallons of fuel. Known as the "Critical Energy Infrastructure Hub," or CEI Hub, the 6-mile expanse is a big problem for anyone concerned about the impact of a major earthquake — the likes of which the Pacific Northwest is long overdue to experience. A big enough natural disaster could spill millions of gallons of fuel into the river and the surrounding area. Local officials have been trying to better regulate the site for years, and now Multnomah County is considering a new ordinance meant to ensure that if a spill does happen, the fuel companies will be able to foot the bill.
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