The Community Air Protection Program (AB 617) is a
community-based program that brings together residents,
local businesses, health and environmental organizations,
government agencies, and other stakeholders to form
Community Steering Committees (CSCs). These CSCs
work together to develop and implement plans to help
reduce air pollution in communities. These plans are
known as Community Emission Reduction Plans (CERPs)
and Community Air Monitoring Plans (CAMPs). CERPs
focus on community-identified air quality priorities
while CAMPs provide localized strategies for air quality
monitoring. All six communities within South Coast
AQMD’s jurisdiction are currently in the implementation
phase of their CERPs and CAMPs.
South Coast AQMD continues to work with community
partners to implement projects and strategies identified in
each community’s CERP and CAMP, including community
outreach efforts, emissions reduction initiatives, incentive
funding opportunities, and air monitoring activities.
South Coast AQMD also holds quarterly meetings with
CSC members and co-lead organizations to provide
updates on the progress of plan implementation. For more
information on the AB 617 Program or meeting schedules,
visit www.aqmd.gov/ab617.
3rd Annual AB 617 Community Engagement Event
South Coast AQMD will be hosting the 3rd Annual
Community Air Protection Program (AB 617) Community
Engagement Event on Saturday, October 17, 2026. The
event will highlight the power of community collaboration
through meaningful conversations on current events and
their impact on air quality. It will provide an inclusive and
inspiring space for CSC members as well as representatives
from consistently nominated communities to connect
across regions, exchange insights, and share strategies. For
those who cannot attend in person, the event will also be
livestreamed.
For more information on the AB 617 Program or
meeting schedules, visit www.aqmd.gov/ab617 or
email ab617comments@aqmd.gov.
Upcoming AB 617 Community Meetings:
• South Los Angeles (SLA) – September 3 & November 12,
4-6 p.m.
• Eastern Coachella Valley (ECV) – September 24, 5-7 p.m.
• Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) – October 1, 4-6 p.m.
• 3rd Annual AB 617 Community Engagement Event –
October 17, (TBD)