1. Banning New Fossil Fuel Terminals in Portland
Mia Reback, Lead Organizer 350PDX
350pdx.org

2. “No new fossil fuel infrastructure’ is the right rallying cry for this moment in history; a stand that would galvanize the rest of the planet and demonstrate where the future lies.”
-- Bill McKibben

3. Fossil Fuel Infrastructure In Portland = Oil & Gas Storage Tanks
Oil and petroleum tank storage farms

4. Fossil Fuel Infrastructure in the Pacific Northwest:
28 Proposals for New Projects or Major Expansions
Coal terminals. Seven new or expanded coal export terminals would together move 132 million metric tons of coal annually above current levels, enough to emit 264 million metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.
Oil pipelines. Two new oil pipelines would be capable of carrying more than 1.1 million barrels per day, enough to emit 199 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.
Oil-by-rail facilities. Eleven oil-by-rail facilities at refineries or port terminals could move 858,900 barrels per day, enough to emit 132 million metric tons of carbon dioxide each year.
Natural gas pipelines. At least six new natural gas pipelines capable of carrying 11.7 billion cubic feet per day would be enough to emit 227 million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually.
Of these – 9 have been defeated?
According to research done by the Sightline Institute, these projects together had the carbon footprint of 5 Keystone XL pipelines.
At a time when we have overwhelming evidence that we are experiencing climate change and we have to transition away from the fossil fuel system immediately to sustain life as we know it on this planet, the pacific northwest is facing a bold increase in fossil fuels –

5. Pembina Propane Export
1 of these proposed terminals happened to be in Portland, OR : Pembina Pipeline company a canacadian company wanted to build a mega propane export terminal in north portland

6. Portland’s climate action plan
Action 3G: Fossil Fuel Exports —
Establish a fossil fuel export policy that considers lifecycle emissions, safety, economics, neighborhood livability and the environment; at the state level, oppose exports of coal and oil through Oregon.

7. Portland Oil Train Resolution:
Opposing oil trains & vancouver oil terminal
“NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City of Portland opposes oil-by-rail transportation through and within the City of Portland and the City of Vancouver, WA.”
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that the Policy opposing all project proposals that would increase the amount of crude oil being transported by rail through the City of Portland the City of Vancouver, Washington is binding City policy.”
The Resolution was passed in companion with another resolution expressing the cities opposing to oil trains and to the proposed Tesoro-Savage oil terminal in Vancouver, WA, which if built would be the largest oil by rail terminal in the country.

8. Portland’s Fossil Fuel Resolution
Makes the resolution special is that it lays our clear directives for implementing it and making the terminal ban binding city law.

9. IMPLEMENTATION:
“BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that City bureaus are directed to examine existing laws, including those related to public health, safety, building, electrical, nuisance, and fire codes, and develop recommendations to address fossil fuels that strengthen public health and safety; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Bureau of Planning and Sustainability is directed to develop proposed code changes for Council consideration to advance the policies set forth in this Resolution;”

10. Fossil Fuel Terminal Zoning Timeline:
Phase 1: Discussion Draft and Comment Period - Complete!
The Bureau of Planning and Sustainability released a discussion draft that outlines the concepts and frameworks for the fossil fuel terminal zoning amendments; public comments due to BPS on this draft until July 27th.
Phase 2: Proposed Draft - Current!
The discussion draft will be updated with input from the public comment period. Then, the Planning and Sustainability Commission will accept comments on the discussion draft and hold a public hearing on September 13th. At a following meeting, likely October 11th, the PSC will make a formal recommendation to council on the proposed draft.
Phase 3: City Council Votes! - Upcoming!
In November 2016, the City Council is slated to vote on proposed code changes making them binding city law. If Portlanders unite and make our voices heard to the city, this will be a policy to be proud of! Tentative hearing on November 10th and vote November 17th.

11. The Proposed Draft Prohibits all Bulk Fossil Fuel Terminals
Defines a “Bulk Fossil Fuel Terminal” as a fossil fuel facility with marine, rail or pipeline access; and has storage capacity exceeding 5,000,000 gallons or with the ability to transload fossil fuels (shift fuels between marine, railroad or pipeline infrastructure – ex: pipe to rail, pipe to ship, pipe to barge);
Allows new terminals under 5,000,000 gallons (120,000 barrels) to be built, provided they don’t transload fossil fuels; and
Designates existing bulk fossil fuel terminals as a “nonconforming use,” limiting expansion to their current sites, requiring a nonconforming situation review with public comment to approve any expansion.

12. Storage Capacity Prohibits all Bulk Fossil Fuel Terminals
Defines a “Bulk Fossil Fuel Terminal” as a fossil fuel facility with marine, rail or pipeline access; and has storage capacity exceeding 5,000,000 gallons or with the ability to transload fossil fuels (shift fuels between marine, railroad or pipeline infrastructure – ex: pipe to rail, pipe to ship, pipe to barge);
Allows new terminals under 5,000,000 gallons (120,000 barrels) to be built, provided they don’t transload fossil fuels; and
Designates existing bulk fossil fuel terminals as a “nonconforming use,” limiting expansion to their current sites, requiring a nonconforming situation review with public comment to approve any expansion.

13. Storage Capacity Portland’s Existing Bulk Fossil Fuel Terminals
11 Bulk Terminals Overall
9 petroleum
1 crude oil/asphalt
1 Natural Gas
Terminals clustered together in NW Portland
Owned by national & multinational corporations
Chevron, Kinder Morgan, Conoco Phillips, BP, Equilon/Shell, NuStar, McCall Oil, Pacific Terminal Services, Northwest Natural
More information:

14. Under current proposal:
Cap ~120,000 bbls
Cap 5,000,000 gallons

15. Location
A “Bulk Fossil Fuel Terminal” as a fossil fuel facility with marine, rail or pipeline access; and has storage capacity exceeding 5,000,000 gallons or with the ability to transload fossil fuels (shift fuels between marine, railroad or pipeline infrastructure – ex: pipe to rail, pipe to ship, pipe to barge)

16. Transloading Prohibits all Bulk Fossil Fuel Terminals
Defines a “Bulk Fossil Fuel Terminal” as a fossil fuel facility with marine, rail or pipeline access; and has storage capacity exceeding 5,000,000 gallons or with the ability to transload fossil fuels (shift fuels between marine, railroad or pipeline infrastructure – ex: pipe to rail, pipe to ship, pipe to barge);
Allows new terminals under 5,000,000 gallons (120,000 barrels) to be built, provided they don’t transload fossil fuels; and
Designates existing bulk fossil fuel terminals as a “nonconforming use,” limiting expansion to their current sites, requiring a nonconforming situation review with public comment to approve any expansion.

17. Non-Conforming Use Prohibits all Bulk Fossil Fuel Terminals
Defines a “Bulk Fossil Fuel Terminal” as a fossil fuel facility with marine, rail or pipeline access; and has storage capacity exceeding 5,000,000 gallons or with the ability to transload fossil fuels (shift fuels between marine, railroad or pipeline infrastructure – ex: pipe to rail, pipe to ship, pipe to barge);
Allows new terminals under 5,000,000 gallons (120,000 barrels) to be built, provided they don’t transload fossil fuels; and
Designates existing bulk fossil fuel terminals as a “nonconforming use,” limiting expansion to their current sites, requiring a nonconforming situation review with public comment to approve any expansion.

18. Non-Conforming Use Discretionary Review Process
Standard process is to make sure the non-conforming use won’t have a disproportionate impact on the surrounding area, like noise, number of car trips etc.
Decision can be appealed to the state Land Use Board of Appeals (LUBA)
Under current proposal, existing facilities can expand on their current sites, but cannot grow the footprint of their site
Need companion policies to ensure that existing facilities make safety improvements for seismic resilience - Portland Bureau of Emergency Management is working on this

19. Under current proposal:
All of these facilities become a “non-conforming use” and will have to go through discretionary review process if they want to expand
Cap ~120,000 bbls
Cap 5,000,000 gallons

20. Areas For Improvement
Storage Capacity: Full ban on new terminals, large or small. An exception for new facilities that are 5 million gallons or less is unnecessary. The City’s code changes should not allow more unit trains of dangerous fossil fuels like Bakken crude oil.
Strengthen restrictions on expansions allowed at existing terminals through adding binding limits AND add criteria for safety and climate impacts in the City’s non-conforming use review process.
Prevent any aggregate increase in fossil fuel infrastructure in Portland. Don’t let corporations build multiple smaller facilities as part of the same overall project.

21. Send In Public Comments
Visit 350pdx.org, Columbiariverkeeper.org for online comment forms. Or, send in your comment yourself!
Please provide your full name and mailing address
with subject line “PSC Fossil Fuel Zoning Testimony”
U.S. Mail: Portland Planning and Sustainability Commission, Fossil Fuel Zoning Testimony, 1900 SW 4th Ave., Suite 7100, Portland OR 97201

22. September 13th: Planning & Sustainability Commission Hearing
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
1900 SW 4th Avenue, Room 2500, Portland, OR
11:30am - Testimony Sign-up & Rally
12:30pm - PSC Meeting Starts
~1:30pm - Hearing Starts

23. Banning New Fossil Fuel Terminals in Portland
Mia Reback, Lead Organizer 350PDX
350pdx.org

24. Making a Difference: Stopping Fossil Fuel Infrastructure In Its Tracks
Fossil Fuel Resolution:
Oil Train Resolution:
Current Discussion Draft:
Video in leadup to hearing:
Video: Will Portland Make Climate History?
Video: Portland Passes GroundBreaking Fossil Fuel Ban
Video: Nick and Mia City Council Testimony July 13th