Public Input Sought on Petroleum Tanks Project
The Port of Long Beach is requesting the public’s input on a proposed project by World Oil Terminals to install two additional oil storage tanks at its Pier C facility.
In its press release, POLB states no new pipelines, truck loading racks, or other facility modifications are part of the proposal, nor would the designs enable increased throughput.
Comments gathered will be used to inform an environmental impact report (EIR) on the plan. The Notice of Preparation for the EIR is at www.polb.com/ceqa.
Two scoping meetings for the report will also be held in February, one virtual and another in person.
- Virtual: 2 p.m., Feb. 8 – meeting link or call 408-418-9388 and enter the access code 248 974 43687
- Live: 6 p.m., Feb. 15, at the Port of Long Beach Administration Building first floor, 415 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach
Written public comments on the proposal will be accepted until 4 p.m., Feb. 28. They can be submitted via email to ceqa@polb.com or to Matthew Arms, Director of Environmental Planning, Port of Long Beach, 415 W. Ocean Blvd., Long Beach, CA 90802.
World Oil Terminals proposes to construct and operate two new 25,000-barrel petroleum storage tanks holding crude oil, with internal floating roofs with new tank foundations and piping connections to existing facility infrastructure, including the truck loading racks. The facility’s existing tanks would be made available to lease by third-party customers to store marine fuel and marine fuel blending components.
Port Offers Scholarships, Internships
Applications are available for the Port of Long Beach’s scholarship and internship programs for Long Beach-area high school students. Program details, eligibility information and the online application can be found on the Port’s website at polb.com/education.
The scholarships are open to high school seniors attending Long Beach Unified School District service area high schools and pursuing careers in international trade and business, logistics, engineering, environmental planning and other port-related fields.
The 2023 scholarship program was expanded to include trade and vocational program students, including those attending part-time. The port will award a total of $200,000 for scholarships, in amounts ranging from $500 to $5,000. High school students can apply via the port website.
Applications for Port scholarships for college students at Long Beach City College, California State University, Long Beach, and California Maritime Academy are handled in each school’s scholarship application office, and students at those schools should contact those offices for deadlines and other details.
High school internships are available to current juniors and seniors who reside in Long Beach or are current high school juniors and seniors in the Long Beach Unified School District service area. The port’s paid six-week program offers real work experience and mentoring for those interested in careers in international trade and related fields.
Applications for the Port high school scholarship and internship programs are due March 1.
Two information sessions have been scheduled for those wishing to learn more about the high school internship program:
Time: Session #1 (in-person): 9 to 10 a.m., Feb. 11
Details: Click here to RSVP
Venue: Port Administration Building 415 W. Ocean Blvd. Long Beach
Time: Session #2 (virtual, via Zoom): 6:30-7:30 p.m., Feb. 16,
Details: Click here to RSVP