A Health Risk Assessment (HRA) is a technical study that evaluates how toxic emissions are released from a facility, how they disperse throughout the community, and the potential for those toxic pollutants to impact human health.
Both the South Coast AQMD and the state Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment (OEHHA) review HRAs submitted by facilities per the requirements of AB 2588. Facilities that submit HRAs in accordance with these requirements may also do so under the designation as a Potentially High Risk Level Facility. A Potentially High Risk Level Facility is one that has risks that may exceed the Significant Risk Level and is required to reduce risks promptly by submitting an Early Action Reduction Plan and a Risk Reduction Plan (RRP) on expedited timelines.
Questions regarding health risk assessment methodology, guidelines and other AB 2588 issues should be directed to Scott Epstein, Planning and Rules Manager at (909) 396-3754 or via email at SEpstein@aqmd.gov. Also, links to risk assessment guidance from OEHHA and the South Coast AQMD are provided at the bottom of this page.
The sections below list the recently approved HRAs and related AB 2588 documents, including those for Potentially High Risk Level Facilities. Alternate HRAs are not approved by South Coast AQMD and are not allowable for determining risk levels outlined in Rule 1402.
Potentially High Risk Level Facilities
Aerocraft Heat Treating Co., Inc.
- Pre-designation Letter & Designation Letter
- 2016 HRA & Approval Letter (10/9/2018)
- RRP & Approval Letter (4/24/2019)
Public Notification
- Notice in English or Spanish
- Presentation in English or Spanish
Anaplex Corporation
- Pre-designation Letter
& Designation Letter
- 2016 HRA, Approval Letter (10/9/2018), & Alternate HRA
- RRP & Approval Letter (2/6/2020)
Public Notification
- Notice in English or Spanish
- Presentation in English or Spanish
Coastline High Performance Coatings, LTD.
- Pre-designation Letter & Designation Letter
- 2019 HRA & Approval Letter (6/7/2022)
- RRP & Approval Letter (6/7/2022)
Public Notification
- Notice in English or Spanish or Vietnamese
- Presentation in English or Spanish or Vietnamese
Lubeco, Inc.
- Pre-designation Letter & Designation Letter
- 2015 HRA & Approval Letter (9/27/2019)
- RRP & Approval Letter (1/23/2020)
Public Notification
- Notice in English or Spanish
- Presentation in English or Spanish
Sterigenics US, Inc. - Vernon
- Pre-Designation Letter & Designation Letter
- 2024 Amended Early Action Reduction Plan & Approval Letter (2/6/2024)
Sterigenics US, LLC - Ontario
- Pre-Designation Letter & Designation Letter
- 2024 Amended Early Action Reduction Plan & Approval Letter (2/22/2024)
Other Recently Approved Health Assessments:
All American Asphalt (Irvine)
- 2016 HRA & Approval Letter (8/19/2022)
Air Liquide Large Industries U.S., LP
- 2016 HRA & Approval Letter (1/29/2021)
Boral Roofing LLC
- 2015 HRA & Approval Letter (9/13/2018)
Public Notification
- Notice in English
Bowman Plating Company
- 2013 HRA Update & Approval Letter (12/11/2015)
Public Notification
- Public Notice in English or Spanish
Carlton Forge Works
- 2012 HRA & Approval Letter (9/9/2016)
Public Notification
- Notice in English or Spanish
Carpenter Co.
- 2019 HRA & Approval Letter (2/22/2024)
Public Notification
- Notice in English or Spanish
Eco Services
- 2017 HRA & Approval Letter (6/1/2023)
Public Notification
- Notice in English
Equilon Enterprises, LLC
- 2015 HRA & Approval Letter (6/5/2020)
Public Notification
- Notice in English or Spanish
- Presentation in English or Spanish
Exide Technologies
- 2012 HRA & Approval Letter (3/1/2013)
Public Notification
- Notice in English/Spanish
Gerdau Rancho Cucamonga Mill
- 2011 HRA & Approval Letter (10/8/2015)
Public Notification
- Notice in English or Spanish
Glendale Water & Power
- 2015 HRA, Approval Letter (1/22/2019), & Alternate HRA
- RRP & Approval Letter (2/18/2020)
Public Notification
- Notice in English
- Presentation English
GS Roofing
- 2012 HRA & Approval Letter (2/21/2018)
Public Notification
- Notice in English
Hixson Metal Finishing
- 2013 HRA & Approval Letter (5/8/2015)
Public Notification
- Notice (6/18/2015) in English or Spanish
- Notice (2/11/2016) in English or Spanish
Kirkhill, Inc.
- 2015 HRA & Approval Letter (9/19/2019)
Public Notification
- Notice in English
- Presentation in English
Light Metals, Inc.
- 2017 HRA & Approval Letter (9/13/2022)
MM West Covina LLC
- 2014 HRA and Alternate HRA & Approval Letter (2/7/2020)
- RRP & Approval Letter (7/20/2020)
Public Notification
- Notice in English or Spanish
- Presentation in English or Spanish
Pac Rancho Inc.
- 2018 HRA & Approval Letter (3/3/2023)
Public Notification
- Notice in English or Spanish
- Presentation in English or Spanish
Phillips 66 Wilmington
- 2015 HRA and Alternate HRA & Approval Letter (8/21/2020)
- RRP & Approval Letter (9/13/2022)
Public Notification
- Notice in English or Spanish
- Presentation in English or Spanish
Quemetco, Inc.
- 2013-14 HRA Update & Approval Letter (5/17/2016)
- Updated RRP (3/21/2017) & Approval Letter (6/22/2017)
Public Notification
- Notice in English, Spanish, or Chinese
Southern California Edison Company, Pebbly Beach Generating Station
- 2015 HRA & Approval Letter (5/22/2020)
Public Notification
- Notice in English
- Presentation in English
Southern California Gas Company, Playa del Rey Storage Facility
- 2015 HRA & Approval Letter (1/2/2019)
- RRP & Approval Letter (12/6/2019)
Public Notification
- Notice in English
The Boeing Co., Huntington Beach
- 2012 HRA & Approval Letter (11/10/2015)
Whittier Fertilizer
- 2017 HRA & Approval Letter (2/5/2020)
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