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Getting
Involved
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AQMD strongly encourages public
participation as vital to developing sound air quality policies. By getting
involved, individuals have greater impact on clean air policy and the decision-making process. Joining forces with AQMD also helps
people learn about air pollution risks to which they are exposed, and how to
minimize exposure. To increase
community access and involvement in air quality issues, the following
resources are available:
- The
Air Quality Complaint line,
1-800-CUT-SMOG, for individuals to file complaints about
- The
Clean Air
Congress network of concerned residents and businesspeople throughout
the basin committed to help improve the quality of our air.
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Clean Air Depositories of air
quality information at locations throughout the basin.
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Clean Air Choice program to
help buyers identify lower-emitting vehicles.
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Public Record
Requests program to fulfill data requests.
- The region's
blueprint for clean air, the Air Quality Management
Plan, which is updated every three years. Opportunities to participate
include working groups, public consultations, workshops and regional
hearings at which residents may testify or provide written comments.
- A Database of Notice of Violations and Notices
to Comply issued.
- Access to
reports on projects that fall under the California Environmental Quality
Act where AQMD is the lead agency.
- Overseeing public noticing
of Air Toxic "Hot Spots" and Title V permitting requests for
large facilities,
AB2588 facilities locating near schools, and facilities seeking to
exceed specified emissions levels under Rule 212. Under
State law, residents have the right to know about possible health risks
from toxic air contaminants emitted by facilities in their neighborhood.
When the AQMD is planning to issue a permit to such a facility, a notice
will be published in local newspapers and mailed to interested parties.
Contact Subscription
Services to request to be added to the mailing list.
- Public posting of AQMD hosted public hearings
as well as rulemaking
workshops and consultation meetings. By participating in these
meetings, individuals can give input on proposed rules or amendments to
existing rules.
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Links to additional resources
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