In the aftermath of a serious chemical release and fire at Chevron’s Richmond oil refinery in August, 2012, the Brown Administration formed an Interagency Working Group to examine ways to improve public and worker safety through enhanced oversight of refineries, and to strengthen emergency preparedness in anticipation of any future incident. The Working Group consisted of participants from 13 agencies and departments, as well as the Governor’s office. Over an eight-month period, the Working Group met internally and with industry, labor, community, environmental, academic, local emergency response and other stakeholders. The Working Group’s findings and recommendations include: