THIS IS A CIVIL JUDICIAL REFERRAL PURSUANT TO SECTION 113(B) OF THE CAA ISSUED TO TEXACO (TCI AND TEPI). THE VIOLATIONS INVOLVE EMISSIONS OF VOCS FROM HEAVY CRUDE OIL PRODUCTION OPERATIONS. THIS REFERRAL SEEKS (1) A CIVIL PENALTY; AND (2) COMPLIANCE WITH NSR AND SIP REQUIREMENTS, INCLUDING THE INSTALLATION OF VAPOR RECOVERY EQUIPMENT ON STORAGE AND SHIPPING TANKS IN THE OILFIELDS. VIOLATIONS INCLUDE BOTH NSR AND GENERAL SIP REQUIREMENTS. SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY IS DESIGNATED A SERIOUS OZONE NONATTAINMENT AREA. EPA RECENTLY PROPOSED TO RECLASSIFY THE SAN JOAQUIN VALLEY FROM SERIOUS TO SEVERE NONATTAINMENT.