Submitted Comment Name Jasmine Beltran Affiliation Sela CSC Subject Public Comment on South Sacramento-Florin CERP Recommendation – Operationalizing Proactive Enforcement & Data Transparency Message Dear Executive Officer and CARB Staff, I am writing to support the staff recommendation to approve the South Sacramento-Florin Community Emissions Reduction Program (CERP), while urging CARB to ensure its implementation includes stronger, data-driven enforcement mechanisms aligned with Blueprint mandates. To maximize the impact of this CERP and establish a scalable model for future AB 617 communities, I recommend integrating the following core protocols into the implementation framework: Predictive Hazard Tracking: Transition from reactive monitoring to predictive analytics prediction tools that identify emission irregularities in real time, triggering automated, proactive inspection protocols before community health is compromised. Community Intelligence Pipelines: Establish a verified resident reporting protocol with clear inter-agency coordination. Community-gathered evidence should directly trigger mandatory, rapid inspection turnarounds and transparent status reporting. Public Enforcement Dashboards: Ensure the proposed public data portal functions as an interactive, real-time enforcement dashboard displaying active facility violations, compliance status, and inspection timelines for full public accountability. Expanded Health Impact Tracking: Incorporate cognitive health metrics ("Brain Justice") into cumulative exposure assessments to capture the broader neurological and long-term impacts of toxic exposure on vulnerable populations. Thank you for your leadership and dedication to advancing meaningful, community-centered air protection. Sincerely, Jasmine Beltran AB 617 Consultation Group Member / Community Advocate File Upload (i.e., Attachments): N/A N/A
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