Board Member Report: October 26, 2026
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Community Air Protection Consultation Group Meeting: On Oct. 29 via remote access, CARB will host a public meeting for the Community Air Protection Consultation. The Consultation Group was developed and implemented by CARB in response to the passing of Assembly Bill 617 in 2017 and aims to provide a statewide strategy to reduce emissions of toxic air contaminants and criteria air pollutants in communities highly impacted by air pollution. Topics for this study session will include: (1) Reducing Air Pollution, (2) Program Improvements, and (3) Community Air Grants Cycle 6 Request for Applications.
Peer-to-Peer Learning Series: On Oct. 29 via remote access, CARB staff will participate in the Peer-to-Peer Learning Series. This session will focus on practical insights, challenges, and emerging strategies from across California communities. Through guided discussion and Peer‑to‑Peer exchange, participants will identify opportunities to apply shared learning and advance clean air efforts together. Community Steering Committee members, community leaders, and agency partners will continue the conversation by diving deeper into the experiences shared in the previous session.