The San Bernardino Pilot Study Working Group has been formed and the first meeting was held on April 13, 2011 in San Bernardino. For a list of the working group members, click here (PDF, 53kb). Below are materials and links to information from the working group meetings held thus far. Additional meeting information and materials will be posted as they become available.
San Bernardino Pilot Study Working Group Meetings |
Meeting Date |
Materials |
December 12, 2012
**CANCELLED**
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October 24, 2012 |
Agenda (PDF, 87kb)
Presentation (PDF, 1.3MB)
Web-Based Complaint Reporting Presentation (PDF,1.6MB)
Robertson's Ready Mix Presentation (PDF, 592kb) |
August 8, 2012 |
Agenda (PDF, 39kb)
Presentation (PDF, 557kb) |
June 13, 2012
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Agenda (PDF, 37kb)
Presentation (PDF, 439kb)
Omintrans Presentation (PDF, 654kb) |
April 25, 2012
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Agenda (PDF, 86kb)
AQMD Presentation (PDF, 531kb)
Healthy Communities Presentation (PDF, 1.9MB) |
February 15, 2012
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Agenda (PDF, 86kb)
Presentation (PDF, 698kb)
ENRRICH Update (PDF, 2.6MB) |
October 12, 2011 |
Presentation (PDF, 714kb)
Permit Amnesty Program (PDF, 2.9MB) |
August 10, 2011
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Presentation (PDF, 426kb)
Permit Amnesty PSAs - English & Spanish
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June 8, 2011
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Presentation (PDF, 452kb)
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Apr 13, 2011
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Presentation (PDF, 376kb)
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Work Plan
In developing community-specific solutions to air quality issues identified in each of the study areas, a general work plan has been created to provide an organized approach for implementation and documentation of the process and progress. The work plan includes six categories of concentration. Click on a banner below to see activities regarding a specific category.
San Bernardino Pilot Study Activities
June 13, 2012 - 7th Working Group Meeting for San Bernardino CCP Pilot Study
San Bernardino CCP pilot study working group meeting with stakeholders, interested parties, and the public.
May 5, 2012 - City of San Bernardino Lawn Mower Exchange
Program allows residents of San Bernardino to turn in their working gas-powered lawn mower and purchase a new cordless rechargeable electric mower at a discounted price.
April 25, 2012 - 6th Working Group Meeting for San Bernardino CCP Pilot Study
San Bernardino CCP pilot study working group meeting with stakeholders, interested parties, and the public.
February 15, 2012 - 5th Working Group Meeting for San Bernardino CCP Pilot Study
San Bernardino CCP pilot study working group meeting with stakeholders, interested parties, and the public.
December 2011 - AQMD Approves Clean-Technology Grants
AQMD approves three grant programs to help reduce air pollution and toxic air contaminants in San Bernardino and Boyle Heights.
October 12, 2011 - 4th Working Group Meeting for San Bernardino CCP Pilot Study
Progress updates on CCP Work Plan items and presentations on the AQMD Permit Amnesty Program and Online Complaint Reporting.
August 10, 2011 - 3rd Working Group Meeting for San Bernardino CCP Pilot Study
Recap of identified issues in San Bernardino, progress update, and case study on unpermitted businesses and auto body shops.
August 2011 - AQMD Fireplace Gas Log Buy-Down Program (PDF, 204kb)
AQMD kicks off the Fireplace Gas Log Buy-Down program in San Bernardino.
August 2011 - San Bernardino Valley College (SBVC)
AQMD staff is working with SBVC to develop a curriculum for mechanics on alternative-fueled heavy duty vehicles.
July 1, 2011 - Interview with California Auto Body Association
AQMD staff met with the California Auto Body Association to discuss air quality challenges and solutions for auto body shops.
July 2011 - STEM Learning Institute at AQMD Headquarters
San Bernardino County Superintendant of Schools and the AQMD co-hosted the second day of the California science, technology, engineering, and science (STEM) Learning Institute Program was conducted at AQMD Headquarters.
June 8, 2011 - 2nd Working Group Meeting for San Bernardino CCP Pilot Study
Discussion on Clean Communities Quest Bus Tour and a summary on the Loma Linda University BNSF Rail Yard Study presented by Dr. Sam Soret.
June 7, 2011 - SCAQMD Staff Site Visit at OmniTrans
AQMD staff and consultant visited OmniTrans facility in San Bernardino.
June 3, 2011 - UPS Diesel Delivery Truck Replacement (PDF, 25kb)
AQMD with Electric Vehicle International, Inc. cosponsors a project to replace 28 older diesel delivery trucks with zero-emission medium-duty trucks at UPS facility in San Bernardino.
April 21, 2011 - Clean Communities Quest Bus Tour (PDF, 289kb)
AQMD staff, working group members, and other invited members participated in a bus tour that highlighted air quality in San Bernardino.
April 13, 2011 - 1st Working Group Meeting for San Bernardino Pilot Study
San Bernardino CCP pilot study kickoff working group meeting with stakeholders, interested parties, and the public. Summary of the work plan and findings from interviews with community representatives of San Bernardino.
April 6, 2011 - Interview with Latino Health Collaborative
AQMD staff met with Latino Health Collaborative to discuss air quality issues in the San Bernardino pilot study area.
April 6, 2011 - Interview with Inland Empire African American Chamber of Commerce
AQMD staff met with Inland Empire African American Chamber of Commerce to discuss air quality issues in the San Bernardino pilot study area.
March 31, 2011 - Interview with Health Communities San Bernardino
AQMD staff met with Health Communities San Bernardino to discuss air quality issues in the San Bernardino pilot study area.
March 31, 2011 - Interview with Black Voice News
AQMD staff met with Black Voice News to discuss air quality issues in the San Bernardino pilot study area.
March 26 and 28-29, 2011 - AQMD Leaf Blower Exchange
AQMD staff conducted a leaf blower exchange in San Bernardino. A total of 450 leaf blowers were exchanged.
March 19, 2011 - AQMD Lawnmower Exchange
AQMD staff conducted a lawnmower exchange in San Bernardino. A total of 487 lawnmowers were exchanged.
Ongoing - Loma Linda University Environmental Railyard Research Impacting Community Health (ENRRICH) (PDF, 840kb) and the UCLA Railyard Study
AQMD is funding the ENNRICH Study conducted by Loma Linda University's School of Public Health and Center for Community Action and Environmental Justice, and the UCLA Railyard Study.