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AB 617 - 2018-Designated Communities

East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, West Commerce (ELABHWC)

Recent & Upcoming Activity

Next Scheduled Meetings:

Thursday, January 9, 2025 - All CSC Onboarding Workshop
5:30 - 6:30 pm
More information to follow

Wednesday, January 22, 2025 - All CSC Post 5th Year Transition Ad Hoc Working Team Meeting
5:30 - 6:30 pm
More information to follow

Thursday, March 27, 2025 - Community Steering Committee Remote Meeting
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Zoom Link:  https://scaqmd.zoom.us/j/95915542812
Zoom Webinar ID:  959 1554 2812
Teleconference ID: +1 669 900 6833
Spanish Meeting ID:  932 0955 9643
English Meeting ID: 959 1554 2812


Request to Present at CSC Meetings

In an effort to foster agency and community collaboration, staff invites community stakeholders to present at any future AB 617 Community Steering Committees (CSC). These CSC meetings are focused on CSC-prioritized air quality concerns and objectives outlined in each Community Emission Reduction Plan (CERP). If your agency or organization has a project, program, or expertise that aligns with the community’s needs, you are encouraged to participate. To express your interest and receive further details, contact staff at [email protected].  

Presentation criteria:

  • An 8-week advanced notice prior to the CSC meeting is preferred in order to accommodate the request based on the topic and time availability.

  • All presentations slides must be provided in Spanish translation. Other languages may also be requested.  

  • Presentations may be edited for time and content.

Interactive Maps


Comment Letters and Responses

For comment letters regarding odors from rendering facilities, please visit our Rendering Plants in Vernon webpage.


Community Emission Reductions Plan (CERP)

The Community Emission Reductions Plan (CERP) provides a blueprint for achieving air pollution emission and exposure reductions to address this community’s highest air quality priorities. This plan includes actions to reduce emissions and/or exposures in partnership with community stakeholders. Beginning in late 2019, the plan will be implemented over several years, during which South Coast AQMD staff will track its progress and provide periodic updates to the community.

AB 617 CERP Implementation Dashboard: 

CERP Annual Progress Reports:

2021 Annual Progress Report:


Air Monitoring

Air Monitoring Data
AB 617 Community Air Monitoring is being conducted in selected communities as part of the AB 617 program. The locations and types of pollutants being monitored is unique to each community and was determined through close collaboration with stakeholders. Data collected from air monitoring can provide valuable information about sources of air pollution, types of pollutants, and air quality impacts in AB 617 communities. Monitoring data resulting from the implementation of the Community Air Monitoring Plans (or CAMPs) can be used to support and track air quality actions prioritized by the community to reduce local exposure to harmful air pollutants.

Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP)
The main purpose of this Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) is to summarize the proposed air monitoring activities for addressing the major air quality concerns identified by the Community Steering Committee (CSC) in East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, West Commerce (ELABHWC) and provide information supporting the Community Emission Reductions Plan (CERP). South Coast AQMD is seeking input from the CSC and members of the public to revise and improve the CAMP. This document has been submitted to the California Air Resource Board (CARB) as per the “Community Air Protection Blueprint”.


Informational Handouts

  • Metal Processing Rules Brochures  *NEW 

    • Rule 1407 – Control of Emissions of Arsenic, Cadmium, and Nickel from Non-Chromium Metal Melting Operations: English and Spanish (PDF)

    • Rule 1407.1 – Control of Toxic Air Contaminant Emissions from Chromium Alloy Melting Operations: English and Spanish (PDF)

    • Rule 1426 – Emissions from Metal Finishing Operations: English and Spanish (PDF)

    • Rule 1460 – Control of Particulate Emissions from Metal Recycling and Shredding Operations: English and Spanish (PDF)

    • Rule 1466 – Control of Particulate Emissions from Soils with Toxic Air Contaminants: English and Spanish (PDF)

    • Rule 1469 – Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Chromium Electroplating and Chromic Acid Anodizing Operations: English and Spanish (PDF)

    • Rule 1469.1 – Spraying Operations Using Coatings Containing Chromium: English and Spanish (PDF)


Associated Content

  • Technical Advisory Group (TAG) - The AB 617 Technical Advisory Group (TAG) provides input to South Coast AQMD staff on technical details related to source attribution, air monitoring and other technical analysis needed to develop air monitoring plans and Community Emission Reductions Plan for AB 617 implementation.

  • Community Air Protection Program (CAPP) - CARB has established a Community Air Protection Program with statewide strategies to reduce exposure in communities most impacted by air pollution.


Newsletters


Prior Meetings & Activity

October 17, 2024 - Community Steering Committee Remote Meeting

September 26, 2024 - All Community Steering Committee Onboarding Workshop

August 24, 2024 - AB 617 All Community Steering Committee Event

May 23, 2024 - Community Steering Committee Remote Meeting

March 14, 2024 - Community Steering Committee Remote Meeting

March 7, 2024 - Residential Air Filtration Workshop

October 11, 2023 and October 12, 2023 - Annual Progress Report Update Meeting 

October 5, 2023 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


July 13, 2023 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


April 13, 2023 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


January 19, 2023 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


November 17, 2022 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


August 18, 2022 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


May 26, 2022 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


Thursday, February 17, 2022 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


November 18, 2021 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


August 26, 2021 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


May 27, 2021 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


April 8, 2021 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


February 25, 2021 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


December 8, 2020 - 
Community Steering Committee Meeting


October 15, 2020 - 
AB 617 Incentive Strategies - Virtual Public Consultation Meeting


August 19, 2020 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


May 28, 2020 - Community Steering Committee Meeting


January 30, 2020 – Steering Committee Meeting & CARB Workshop


Thursday, October 24, 2019 - Steering Committee Meeting


August 22, 2019 - Steering Committee Meeting


July 25, 2019 - Steering Committee Meeting


June 27, 2019 - Steering Committee Meeting

May 23, 2019  - Steering Committee Meeting


April 25, 2019 - Steering Committee Meeting

March 28, 2019 - Steering Committee Meeting

Feb. 28, 2019 - Steering Committee Meeting

Jan. 24, 2019  - Steering Committee Meeting

Nov. 28, 2018 - Steering Committee Meeting


Membership Applications

The following application forms were received from those interested in Steering Committee membership:


Selection Process


Committee Charter & Members


Ask the AB 617 Team
Bernard Tolliver
[email protected]
(909) 396-2029
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