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 the CERP and CAMP plans.
South Coast AQMD continues to hold quarterly meetings with CSC
members and co-lead organizations to provide updates on the progress of
plan implementation and has begun discussions with consistently nominated
communities who have not received AB 617 funds.
Post Year 5 Transition
In addition to the quarterly CSC meetings, South Coast AQMD held a
series of monthly meetings from January to June with CSC members and
community stakeholders across all six AB 617 communities to gather
feedback and ideas on the program’s transition beyond its fifth year, while
continuing efforts to complete the CERPs.
2nd Annual AB 617 Community Engagement Event
South Coast AQMD will be hosting the 2nd Annual AB 617 Community
Engagement Event on Saturday, October 25, 2025. 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 unable to 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.
Upcoming AB 617 Community Meetings:
• Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) –
August 14 & October 30, 4-6 p.m.
• East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, West Commerce (ELABHWC) –
August 28 & November 6, 4-6 p.m.
• South Los Angeles (SLA) –
September 11 & November 12, 4-6 p.m.
• San Bernardino, Muscoy (SBM) –
October 16, 6-8 p.m.
• Eastern Coachella Valley (ECV) –
October 9, 5-7 p.m.
• Wilmington, Carson, West Long Beach (WCWLB) –
May 15 & September 25, 2-4 p.m.
• 2nd Annual AB 617 Community Engagement Event – October 25 (TBD)