The AB 617 Program continues to work toward the improvement of air quality and public health in disproportionately impacted communities. This community-based program brings together residents, local businesses, health and environmental organizations, government agencies, and other stakeholders to form Community Steering Committees (CSCs) to develop and implement plans to help reduce air pollution.

These plans are known as the Community Emission Reduction Plans (CERPs) and Community Air Monitoring Plans (CAMPs). The CERPs focus on community-identified air quality priorities and the 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 work with CSC members and co-lead organizations throughout the CERP
implementation process and will hold quarterly meetings to update the community on the progress of the CERPs and CAMPs.

In addition to the quarterly CSC meetings, South Coast AQMD has been increasing community efforts with plans to develop working teams, thought partnerships with CSC members, in-person community visits in CSC areas, and has begun hosting a series of monthly meetings with AB 617 CSC members and community stakeholders to gather feedback and ideas on the transition beyond the 5th year of the program and develop future collaboration opportunities.

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) – June 5 & August 14, 4-6 p.m.
• All CSC Post 5th Year Transition Working Team Meeting - May 21 & June 18, 5:30 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
• East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, West Commerce (ELABHWC) – May 29 & August 28, 4-6 p.m.
• San Bernardino, Muscoy (SBM) – July 17, 6-8 p.m.
• Eastern Coachella Valley (ECV) – July 10, 5-7 p.m.
• Wilmington, Carson, West Long Beach (WCWLB) – May 15 & September 25, 2-4 p.m.
• South Los Angeles (SLA) – June 26 & September 11, 4-6 p.m.