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 continues to have discussions with consistently nominated communities in neighboring cities to expand utilization of AB 617 funds.
The AB 617 Team hosted a series of Annual Progress Report Check-in meetings, for each of the six CSCs. Community members were invited to review the annual report, share thoughts and ask questions about the progress of their respective CERPs.
3rd Annual AB 617 Community Engagement Event
South Coast AQMD will be hosting the 3rd Annual AB 617 Community Engagement Event on Saturday, October 24, 2026 and will be livestreamed. This 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 more information on the AB 617 Program or meeting schedules, visit www.aqmd.gov/ab617.
Upcoming AB 617 Community Meetings:
• Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) – Thursday, October 1, 2026; 4-6 p.m.
• 3rd Annual AB 617 Community Engagement Event – Saturday, October 24, 2026, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m.
• South Los Angeles (SLA) - Thursday, November 12, 2026, 4-6 p.m.