The Central Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board, represented by the California Attorney General’s Office, filed suit against Sable Offshore Corp., alleging repeated violations tied to the repair and restart of the Santa Ynez Unit oil and gas operation. … It alleges that Sable repeatedly discharged or threatened to discharge waste to waters of the state without authorization, despite being notified by the Central Coast Water Board that permits were required for the activities. The complaint also contends that Sable activities resulted in the discharge of sediment and vegetative debris to various bodies of water inland and near the Gaviota Coast. 

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