AB 617 - 2018-Designated Communities

Recent & Upcoming Activity

Next Scheduled Meetings: 

Thursday, February 26, 2026 – ELABHWC Community Steering Committee Remote Meeting
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Zoom Link:  https://aqmd.zoomgov.com/j/1618861793
Zoom Webinar ID: 161 886 1793
Teleconference ID: +1 669 254 5252
Spanish Meeting ID:  161 104 2947
English Meeting ID: 161 886 1793

• Meeting Flyer: English/Español (PDF)

Wednesday, March 18, 2026 - All CSC - Post 5th Year Transition Working Team (PY5T)
5:30 - 7:00 pm
Zoom Link: https://aqmd.zoomgov.com/j/1614212030
Zoom Webinar ID: 161 421 2030
Teleconference Dial In: +1 669 254 5252
Spanish Meeting ID:  161 104 2947
English Meeting ID:  161 421 2030


Thursday, May 21, 2026 – ELABHWC Community Steering Committee Remote Meeting
4:00 - 6:00 pm
Zoom Link:  https://aqmd.zoomgov.com/j/1618861793
Zoom Webinar ID: 161 886 1793
Teleconference ID: +1 669 254 5252
Spanish Meeting ID:  161 104 2947
English Meeting ID: 161 886 1793

• Meeting Flyer: English/Español (PDF)

Request to Present at CSC Meetings

In an effort to foster agency and community collaboration, staff invites community stakeholders to present at any future AB 617 Community Steering Committees (CSC). These CSC meetings are focused on CSC-prioritized air quality concerns and objectives outlined in each Community Emission Reduction Plan (CERP). If your agency or organization has a project, program, or expertise that aligns with the community’s needs, you are encouraged to participate. To express your interest and receive further details, contact staff at ab617@aqmd.gov.  

Presentation criteria:

• An 8-week advanced notice prior to the CSC meeting is preferred in order to accommodate the request based on the topic and time availability.

• All presentations slides must be provided in Spanish translation. Other languages may also be requested.  

• Presentations may be edited for time and content.

Interactive Maps

• Community Boundary map

• Story Map - ELABHWC Land Use Air Pollution Sources and Places Where Sensitive Individuals Spend Time - Updated: May 1, 2019

Comment Letters and Responses

For comment letters regarding odors from rendering facilities, please visit our Rendering Plants in Vernon webpage.

Community Emission Reductions Plan (CERP)

The Community Emission Reductions Plan (CERP) provides a blueprint for achieving air pollution emission and exposure reductions to address this community’s highest air quality priorities. This plan includes actions to reduce emissions and/or exposures in partnership with community stakeholders. Beginning in late 2019, the plan will be implemented over several years, during which South Coast AQMD staff will track its progress and provide periodic updates to the community.

• Final CERP (PDF) - Adopted September 6, 2019

AB 617 CERP Implementation Dashboard: 

• AB 617 CERP Implementation Dashboard (ELABHWC)

• Dashboard Demonstration and Tutorial Video (English)

• Dashboard Demonstration and Tutorial Video (Spanish)

• Dashboard Feedback Form (English)

• Dashboard Feedback Form (Spanish)

CERP Annual Progress Reports:

• 2025 Final Annual Progress Report Board Package (PDF) - Finalized November 7, 2025

  • ELABHWC 2025 CERP Implementation Highlights: English and Spanish (PDF)

• 2024 Final Annual Progress Report Board Package (PDF) - Finalized November 1, 2024

  • ELABHWC 2024 CERP Implementation Highlights: English and Spanish (PDF)

• 2023 Final Annual Progress Report (APR) Package

  • APR Overview Report (PDF)

  • Final APR Spreadsheet (XLS)

  • Community Perspective Form (PDF)

  • Comment Letter - Leadership Counsel for Justice and Accountability (PDF)

• 2022 Final Annual Progress Report (PDF) - Finalized October 7, 2022
  
  2022 Draft Annual Progress Report (PDF) - Released September 2, 2022
  
  

2021 Annual Progress Report:

• October 1, 2021 Governing Board Package

• CARB AB 617 Annual Progress Reporting Template

• 2021 Draft CERP Annual Progress Report (PDF) – Released August 2021

• CERP Archive - Past development drafts, submittals and reports

Air Monitoring

Air Monitoring Data
AB 617 Community Air Monitoring is being conducted in selected communities as part of the AB 617 program. The locations and types of pollutants being monitored is unique to each community and was determined through close collaboration with stakeholders. Data collected from air monitoring can provide valuable information about sources of air pollution, types of pollutants, and air quality impacts in AB 617 communities. Monitoring data resulting from the implementation of the Community Air Monitoring Plans (or CAMPs) can be used to support and track air quality actions prioritized by the community to reduce local exposure to harmful air pollutants.

• ELABHWC Community Air Monitoring Page with Progress Reports 

• ELABHWC Air Monitoring Data Display

Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP)
The main purpose of this Community Air Monitoring Plan (CAMP) is to summarize the proposed air monitoring activities for addressing the major air quality concerns identified by the Community Steering Committee (CSC) in East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, West Commerce (ELABHWC) and provide information supporting the Community Emission Reductions Plan (CERP). South Coast AQMD is seeking input from the CSC and members of the public to revise and improve the CAMP. This document has been submitted to the California Air Resource Board (CARB) as per the “Community Air Protection Blueprint”.

• Main Document (PDF)
• Appendices (PDF)
• Quality Assurance Project Plan (PDF)

Informational Handouts

• Acronyms & Abbreviations:  English (PDF)

• ELABHWC Metal Processing Facilities (PDF)

• No Truck Idling Sign Locations - ELABHWC (PDF)

• No Truck Idling Sign Locations - Los Angeles (PDF)  

• Residential Air Filtration Project - August 9, 2022:  English (PDF)   Español (PDF)

• Residential Air Filtration Project - May 26, 2022:  English (PDF)   Español (PDF)

• Wildfire Smoke & Ash Health (PDF) *NEW 

  • Before

  • During

  • After

• Metal Processing Rules Brochures  *NEW 

  • Rule 1407 – Control of Emissions of Arsenic, Cadmium, and Nickel from Non-Chromium Metal Melting Operations: English and Spanish (PDF)

  • Rule 1407.1 – Control of Toxic Air Contaminant Emissions from Chromium Alloy Melting Operations: English and Spanish (PDF)

  • Rule 1426 – Emissions from Metal Finishing Operations: English and Spanish (PDF)

  • Rule 1460 – Control of Particulate Emissions from Metal Recycling and Shredding Operations: English and Spanish (PDF)

  • Rule 1466 – Control of Particulate Emissions from Soils with Toxic Air Contaminants: English and Spanish (PDF)

  • Rule 1469 – Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Chromium Electroplating and Chromic Acid Anodizing Operations: English and Spanish (PDF)

  • Rule 1469.1 – Spraying Operations Using Coatings Containing Chromium: English and Spanish (PDF)

• Dust Brochure *NEW 

  • Rule 1157 – PM10 Emission Reductions from Aggregate and Related Operations: English and Spanish (PDF)

Associated Content

• Technical Advisory Group (TAG) - The AB 617 Technical Advisory Group (TAG) provides input to South Coast AQMD staff on technical details related to source attribution, air monitoring and other technical analysis needed to develop air monitoring plans and Community Emission Reductions Plan for AB 617 implementation.

• Community Air Protection Program (CAPP) - CARB has established a Community Air Protection Program with statewide strategies to reduce exposure in communities most impacted by air pollution.

Newsletters

• August 2020 (PDF) - English/Español

• May 2020 (PDF) - English/Español