Comments for Public Meeting: Proposed Concepts for CARB’s Cumulative Impacts Research

The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking input on the development of a research concept on cumulative health impacts of various pollutants and environmental stressors on different populations and communities.

This effort aligns with priorities identified in CARB’s Five-Year Strategic Research Plan, including 1) expanding quantitative and qualitative methods to assess cumulative impacts, 2) determining how cumulative health burdens may differ in overburdened communities, and 3) identifying socioeconomic factors that may worsen health burdens in communities. Results from this research will inform CARB’s work including health impact analyses of future emission reduction regulations, plans, and programs.