South Coast AQMD’s Assembly Bill (AB) 617 program focuses on the improvement of air quality and public health in environmental justice 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 Community Emission Reduction Plans (CERPs) and Community Air Monitoring Plans (CAMPs). The CERPs focus on community-identified air quality priorities and the CAMPs provide strategies for air quality monitoring that are unique to that community. All six communities within South Coast AQMD’s jurisdiction are currently in the implementation phase of the CERP and CAMP plans.

South Coast AQMD will be hosting an “All AB 617 Community Meeting” on August 24th for all CSC members and community stakeholders. AB 617 communities are invited to participate in discussions, workshops and a resource fair focused on improving air quality and increasing meaningful engagement and dialogue. Developed in collaboration with community members and stakeholders, this unifying day aims to emphasize the importance of community needs, perspectives, and insight.

Highlights of the event will include:

• Celebrating Community Successes

• Interactive Workshops

• Expert Panels

• Networking Opportunities

• Resource Fair

South Coast AQMD will continue 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. For more information on the AB 617 program or meeting schedules, visit South Coast AQMD's AB 617 page. 

Upcoming meetings for each of the CSCs include:

• “All CSC Meeting” – South Coast AQMD Headquarters, Diamond Bar; August 24, 8:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

• Eastern Coachella Valley (ECV) - September 5, 5-7 p.m.

• South Los Angeles (SLA) – September 19, 4-6 p.m.

• Wilmington, Carson West Long Beach (WCWLB) – October 3, 2-4 p.m.

• East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, West Commerce (ELABHWC) – October 17, 4-6 p.m.

• Southeast Los Angeles (SELA) – November 7, 4-6 p.m.

• San Bernardino, Muscoy (SBM) – November 14, 6-8 p.m.