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AB 617 Funding 101 Webinar
The Community Air Protection Program (Program) at the California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in a webinar to discuss the Assembly Bill 617 Funding Process. Assembly Bill (AB) 617 (C. Garcia, Chapter 136, Statutes of 2017) is focused on improving air quality in communities disproportionately exposed to air pollution in California. The AB 617 Budget webpage offers an FAQ document and a short slide deck with more information.
There will be two public virtual webinars offering the same content. The purpose of the webinars is to share information about AB 617 funding, including the allocation process, funding categories, accountability, examples of how funds are used, and opportunities for community participation. We welcome participation from the public, AB 617 Community Steering Committees, community-based organizations, air districts, and other stakeholders.
The details for the Zoom Webinars are provided below.
| Date | Time | Location | Phone option |
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| June 7, 2022 | 1:00 pm to 2:30 pm | Zoom link | 888-363-4734; Code: 547421 |
| June 9, 2022 | 5:00 pm to 6:30 pm | Zoom link | 888-363-4734; Code: 547421 |
The webinars will be recorded and conducted in English and Spanish and webinar materials will also be available in English and Spanish before the webinar in the AB 617 Budget webpage.
AB 617 Consultation Group Virtual Meeting
The California Air Resources Board will host a virtual public meeting for the AB 617 Consultation Group at the date and time noted below.
Date: April 1, 2022
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Meeting information
AB 617 Consultation Group Virtual Meeting
The California Air Resources Board will host a virtual public meeting for the AB 617 Consultation Group at the date and time noted below.
Date: Tuesday, January 25, 2022
Time: 9:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Location: virtual meeting through Zoom
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Workshop for the 2021 Community Recommendations and Selection Process for the Community Air Protection Program
Date: Tuesday, December 7, 2021
Time: 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM
Location: Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: ZOOM, Password: 407644
Or Telephone, Dial:
USA 216 706-7075
USA 866 390-1828 (US Toll Free)
Conference code: 274661
Spanish conference line: 877 336-1831; Participant Passcode: 4994319
AB 617 Consultation Group Virtual Meeting
The California Air Resources Board will host a virtual public meeting for the AB 617 Consultation Group at the date and time noted below.
Date: Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: virtual meeting through Zoom
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USS Bonhomme Richard Fire Post Incident Review Public Workshop / Taller público de la revisión posterior al incidente del incendio del USS Bonhomme Richard
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites the community impacted by the July 2020 fire aboard the U.S. Naval Vessel Bonhomme Richard to a virtual, public meeting to share a preliminary evaluation of the San Diego Air Pollution Control District’s (District) response to this incident.
El Consejo de Recursos del Aire de California (CARB) invita a la comunidad afectada por el incendio de julio de 2020 a bordo del Buque Naval de los EE. UU. Bonhomme Richard a una reunión pública virtual para compartir una evaluación preliminar de la respuesta del Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire de San Diego (Distrito) a este incidente.
Date/Fecha: Thursday, September 30, 2021 / jueves, 30 de septiembre de 2021
Time/Hora: 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Location/Localización: virtual webinar through Zoom / seminario web virtual a través de Zoom
Meeting Information / Información de la reunión
AB 617 Consultation Group Virtual Meeting
The California Air Resources Board hosted a virtual public meeting for the AB 617 Consultation Group. Video of the meeting can be accessed through the link below.
Date: Tuesday, September 21, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: virtual meeting through Zoom
Meeting information
Pre-recorded webinar to inform of the 2021 Community Recommendations and Selection Process for the Community Air Protection Program.
Since 2018, CARB selected a total of 15 communities to develop local plans to measure and reduce air pollution, and work in these communities is well underway. The communities are either planning, developing, or implementing community emissions reduction programs. CARB staff work with community-based organizations, air districts, and the public annually to develop community recommendations for CARB’s Board to consider for selection. CARB plans to hold a virtual meeting in the Fall to discuss the CARB staff’s draft 2021 Community Recommendations, the CARB board will consider 2021 Community Recommendations at the February 10, 2022 CARB Board meeting.
Community Selection Webpage
2021 Community Recommendations and Selection Process Pre-Recorded Webinar
Seminario web pregrabado sobre el Proceso de Selección y Recomendación de la Comunidad 2021
Workshop to Discuss the Community Emissions Reduction Plan for the Portside Environmental Justice Neighborhoods
Date: Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Time: 6:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
Location: virtual meeting through Zoom
Meeting Information
AB 617 Consultation Group Virtual Meeting
The California Air Resources Board hosted a virtual public meeting for the AB 617 Consultation Group. Video of the meeting can be accessed through the link below.
Date: Thursday, August 12, 2021
Time: 1:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Location: virtual meeting through Zoom
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Workshop to Discuss the Community Emissions Reduction Plan for the Eastern Coachella Valley Community
Date: August 3, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: virtual meeting through Zoom
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Community Air Grants Public Workshop
Date: Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:30 p.m.
Location: virtual meeting through Zoom
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Community Air Grants Public Workshop
Date: Thursday, July 22, 2021
Time: 4:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: virtual meeting through Zoom
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Public Workshop: Stockton Community Emissions Reduction Program
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites the Stockton Community Steering Committee to meet with us to discuss CARB’s role in the “Community Emissions Reduction Program” (CERP) for the Stockton community and share other input about the CERP. The public is also welcome.
Date: Monday, June 21, 2021
Time: 5:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m.
Location: virtual meeting through Zoom
Meeting Information
AB 617 Consultation Group Virtual Meeting
The California Air Resources Board hosted a virtual public meeting for the AB 617 Consultation Group. Video of the meeting can be accessed through the link below.
Date: Tuesday, June 15, 2021
Time: 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Location: virtual meeting through Zoom
Meeting Information
Public Workshop to Discuss the Community Emissions Reduction Program for Southeast Los Angeles
Community emissions reduction programs, developed pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 617 (C. Garcia, Chapter 136, 2017) and the Community Air Protection Program, focus on reducing cumulative exposure to air pollution in individual communities. Upon approval of a community emission reduction program by an air district board, the program will then be considered by CARB's Governing Board.
CARB staff are hosting a community workshop to hear directly from community steering committees, community members, and the public as they develop recommendations for the community emissions reduction programs for consideration by CARB’s Governing Board.
| Community | Date | Location | Materials | Air District Board Consideration | CARB Board Consideration |
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| Southeast Los Angeles | Tuesday 5:00pm – 6:30pm | Meeting ID: 86494226832 Password: 806391 Or Join by Telephone: 866-434-5269; Conference code: 976746 | December 4, 2020 | May 20, 2021 |
Draft Community Air Grants Workshop
Date: Wednesday, May 26, 2021
Time: 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM
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2020 Community Selections
CARB Board Hearing on the 2020 Community Selection
February 25, 2021, no earlier than 4pm
Subcommittee Meeting of the Assembly Bill 617 Consultation Group
Date: Friday, December 18, 2020
Time: 9:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Air Toxics Program Listening Session
Please join the CARB staff from the Transportation and Toxics Division to share your concerns, experiences, and/or suggestions for how CARB’s Air Toxics Program can support programs that benefit all Californians.
CARB staff plans to go to the Board with the first in a series of air toxic rulemakings in December 2021. Staff are seeking input now to inform how CARB can better address community concerns and priorities in our air toxic rulemakings.
DATE: December 3, 2020
TIME: 5:00-7:00pm
More Information on CARB's EJ Blog
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(216) 706 7005 US Toll
(866) 434 5269 US Toll-free
Conference code: 779864
Subcommittee Meeting of the Assembly Bill 617 Consultation Group
Date: Wednesday, November 18, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Virtual Meeting to Discuss the 2020 Community Recommendations and Selection Process for the Community Air Protection Program
DATE: Friday, November 6, 2020
TIME: 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM
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Subcommittee Meeting of the Assembly Bill 617 Consultation Group
Date: Friday, October 16th, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Subcommittee Meeting of the Assembly Bill 617 Consultation Group
Date: Monday, September 28, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Meeting of the Assembly Bill 617 Consultation Group
Date: August 5, 2020
Time: 1:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Meeting of the Assembly Bill 617 Consultation Group
Date: July 24, 2020
Time: 12:00 PM - 4:00 PM
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Webinar to Discuss the Community Selection Process and 2020 Community Recommendations under the Community Air Protection Program
Date: June 30, 2020
Time: 4:00-6:00 PM
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AB 617 Consultation Group Meeting, February 26, 2020
The Assembly Bill (AB) 617 Consultation Group, established pursuant to AB 617, will host a public meeting on February 26, 2020, at 10:30 a.m.
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2019 Community Selection Process
CARB Board Hearing on the 2019 Community Selection Process
December 12th and 13th, 2019
Public Notice
Board Presentation (English)
Board Presentation (en español)
Webinar to Discuss the 2019 Community Recommendations and Selection Process
DATE: Wednesday, October 30, 2019
TIME: 4:00pm - 6:00pm
Register & More Information
Public Meetings to Discuss the Community Emissions Reduction Programs
Community emissions reduction programs, developed pursuant to Assembly Bill (AB) 617 (C. Garcia, Chapter 136, 2017) and the Community Air Protection Program, focus on reducing cumulative exposure to air pollution in individual communities. Upon approval of a community emission reduction program by an air district board, the program will then be considered by CARB's Governing Board.
CARB staff are hosting community meetings to hear directly from community steering committees, additional community members, and the public as they develop recommendations for each of the community emissions reduction programs for consideration by CARB’s Governing Board.
| Community | Date | Location | Materials | Air District Board Consideration | CARB Board Consideration |
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| West Oakland | Wednesday 6:00pm – 8:00pm | West Oakland Senior Center 1724 Adeline Street | October 2, 2019 | December 5, 2019 | |
| Shafter | Monday, November 4, 2019 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Shafter Veterans Hall 309 California Ave. Shafter, CA 93263 | September 19, 2019 | February 13, 2020 | |
| South Central Fresno | Wednesday November 13, 2019 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Vang Pao Elementary School 4100 East Heaton Ave. Fresno, CA 93702 | September 19, 2019 | February 13, 2020 | |
| Calexico, El Centro, Heber | Wednesday November 13, 2019 5:30pm - 7:30pm | Imperial Valley College 380 East Aten Road, Imperial, CA 92251 | October 8, 2019 | January 15, 2020 | |
| Wilmington, West Long Beach, Carson | Thursday, January 16, 2020 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Wilmington Senior Center 1371 N. Eubank Ave., Los Angeles, CA 90744 | Discussion | September 6, 2019 | September 10, 2020 |
| East Los Angeles, Boyle Heights, West Commerce | Thursday, January 30, 2020 6:00pm – 8:30pm | Resurrection Church 3324 Opal Street, Los Angeles, CA 90023 | Discussion | September 6, 2019 | September 10, 2020 |
| San Bernardino, Muscoy | Thursday, January 23, 2020 6:00pm – 8:30pm | San Bernardino Valley College 701 South Mount Vernon Avenue | Discussion | September 6, 2019 | September 10, 2020
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Community Air Grants Draft Workshop
| Date | Location | Materials |
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Friday | CalEPA Headquarters Call-in: (888) 790-3519 | Passcode: 6428935 |
Community Air Grants Teleconference
| Date | Time | Description | Location |
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Thursday July 11th, 2019 4:00pm - 6:00pm | Community Air Grants Teleconference | CARB will host a teleconference to answer questions that have been submitted up until July 11th, and to answer additional questions during the teleconference. Questions may also be submitted via email to AirGrants@arb.ca.gov by 5pm, Thursday July 11, 2019. After this date, CARB will not accept questions on the Guidelines or application process. CARB will release a complete question and answer document by Wednesday July 31, 2019 and post it on our website. 2019 Community Air Grants Guidelines | Teleconference Number: (888) 790-3519 Passcode: 6428935 |
Community Air Grants Draft Workshop
| Date | Location | Materials |
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Friday | CalEPA Headquarters Call-in: (888) 790-3519 | Passcode: 6428935 |
Community Air Protection Program Community Meetings
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in community meetings and an incentive funding workshop for the Community Air Protection Program (Program). This program focuses on improving public health in communities that experience disproportionate burdens from exposure to air pollutants.
| Date & Time | Location | Meeting Flyer | Meeting Notice | Materials |
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February 5, 2019 6:00 - 8:00 pm | David Head Center 10300 San Diego Street Lamont, California 93241 | |||
February 6, 2019 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Visalia Senior Center 310 N. Locust Street Visalia, California 93291 | |||
February 11, 2019 5:00 - 7:00 pm | Van Buskirk Community Center Multipurpose Room 734 Houston Avenue Stockton, California 95206 | |||
February 22, 2019 5:30 - 7:30 pm | North Shore Beach and Yacht Club Community Center 99155 Sea View Drive Mecca, California 92254 (North Shore) | |||
February 27, 2019 6:00 - 8:00 pm | Webinar |
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Community Air Protection Funds Workshop (CAP Fund Workshop)
| Date & Time | Location | Meeting Notice | Materials |
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| February 6, 2019 2:00 - 4:00 pm | Visalia Senior Center | ||
| February 27, 2019 2:30 - 4:30 pm | Webinar Register |
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Community Air Grants Learning Sessions
Post-First Year Learning Session
| Date | Location | Materials |
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Tuesday-Wednesday | California Environmental Protection Agency Webcast | Call-in: (888) 848-6509 Passcode: 3676220 |
AB 617 Consultation Group Meetings
| Date | Location | Materials |
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Thursday April 4, 2019 11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. | CalEPA Headquarters Building | |
Monday December 10, 2018 11:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | The FRONT | Community Air Protection Program Update |
| Tuesday July 31, 2018 11:30 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. | Fresno Council of Governments | |
Thursday June 14, 2018 1:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m. | CalEPA Headquarters Building | Collaborative Partnering Agreement for the AB 617 West Oakland Action Plan West Oakland Air Quality Action Plan Fact Sheet |
Tuesday April 24, 2018 3:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. | Joan Palevsky Center See Notice for conference call number and additional meeting locations | Community Air Monitoring Presentation |
Monday March 26, 2018 10:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m. | Bay Area Metro Center | Community Air Protection Program Presentation |
Tuesday January 30, 2018 12:00 - 3:00 p.m. | CalEPA Headquarters Call-In: (888) 831-2982 |
June 2018 Workshops
Community Air Protection Program and Study of Neighborhood Air near Petroleum Sources (SNAPS)
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in a public workshop for two programs that are focused on improving public health in impacted communities. CARB staff from the Community Air Protection Program and the Study of Neighborhood Air near Petroleum Sources (SNAPS) will be available to talk with participants and share information.
| Date/Time | Location | Workshop Flyer | Workshop Notice | Materials |
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June 19, 2018 6:00 -8:00 pm | San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District OfficesMain Office, Board Meeting Room Northern Region Office (Via Video Teleconference) Southern Region Office (Via Video Teleconference) |
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June 26, 2018 6:00 -8:00 pm | Banning's Landing |
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July 9, 2018 6:00 -8:00 pm | Richmond Memorial Convention Center, Bermuda Room |
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Community Air Grants
| Date | Title | Description | Location |
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Tuesday March 27, 2018 3:30 - 6:30pm | Community Air Grants Teleconference | CARB will be hosting a Community Air Grants teleconference on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 from 3:30PM – 6:30pm, PST. The purpose of the teleconference is to answer questions potential applicants submitted to CARB up to that point and to answer questions regarding the Grant Guidelines, eligibility, application completion, and other requirements. CARB will publish a final question and answer document on April 3, 2018. Community Air Grant Applications are due, postmarked, by April 12, 2018. Please note: CARB will not be accepting any questions after the March 27, 2018 teleconference. | Teleconference NumberPasscode2204051 |
Community Air Grant Guidelines Webcast
| Date | Title | Description | Location | Materials |
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Wednesday March 7, 2018 9:30 - 10:30am | Webcast sobre las Guías del Programa de Subvenciones del Aire en la Comunidad | El CARB presentará un webcast para proveer un panorama de alto nivel sobre la Guía para las Subvenciones del Aire en la Comunidad. Los temas incluirán: organizaciones elegibles, cómo solicitar, los criterios de la evaluación de la solicitación, y otros detalles. El Programa de Subvenciones del Aire en la Comunidad fue creado para proveer organizaciones comunitarias de California asistencia logística y técnica para apoyar sus esfuerzos a mejorar la calidad del aire local. | SacramentoCalEPA Headquarters, Klamath Training Room 1001 I Street Sacramento, California 95814 | |
Wednesday March 7, 2018 11:00 - 12:00pm | CARB will be hosting a webcast to provide a high-level overview of the recently released Community Air Grant Guidelines. Topics will include: eligible entities, how to apply, solicitation evaluation criteria, and other details. The Community Air Grants Program was created to provide community-based organizations with logistical and technical assistance to support their efforts in improving local air quality. | SacramentoCalEPA Headquarters, Klamath Training Room 1001 I Street Sacramento, California 95814 |
February 2018 Technical Summits
The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in technical summits on the implementation of the Community Air Protection Program (Program).
The Program was established as directed in Assembly Bill (AB) 617 (C.Garcia, Chapter 136, Statutes of 2017) and provides a new community-focused action framework to reduce exposure in disadvantaged communities most impacted by air pollution. Development of the Program is still in the early stages, and staff have drafted a concept paper to seek continued advice and feedback to guide our efforts going forward. The summits will provide stakeholders with the opportunity to have a detailed discussion about the draft concept paper.
| Date | Meeting Notice | Location | Materials |
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Thursday February 22, 2018 9:00 - 3:00pm | Oakland Center In the Trans Pacific Centre | ||
Tuesday February 27, 2018 9:00-3:00pm | East Bakersfield Veterans Building | ||
Wednesday February 28, 2018 9:00 - 3:00pm | University of California Riverside Extension |
CARB Board Public Meeting - September 2018
Public Meeting Documents
| Notice of Public Meeting | Notice of Public Meeting To Consider Assembly Bill 617 Community Air Protection Program - Community Selection And Program Requirements |
| Flyer for September 2018 Board Meeting | This flyer invites the public to attend the September 2018 Board Meeting and provide testimony to the CARB Board on selecting communities for the first year of the Community Emissions Reduction Program and setting Program requirements. |
| Presentation | The presentation for agenda item 18-7-3 will be available prior to the Board Meeting. |
| Resolution 18-33 | Resolution 18-33 for AB 617 Community Air Protection Program - Program Requirements, approved by the Board at the September 27, 2018 public hearing. |
| Resolution 18-37 | Resolution 18-37 for AB 617 Community Air Protection Program - Community Selection, approved by the Board at the September 27, 2018 public hearing. |
Air District Meetings & Events
Antelope Valley Air Quality Management District (AVAQMD)
Community Protection Plan - AB617
Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD)
Community Health Protection Program
Imperial County Air Pollution Control District (ICAPCD)
Mojave Desert Air Quality Management District (MDAQMD)
Community Air Protection Program – AB617
Sacramento Metropolitan Air Quality Management District (Sac Metro AQMD)
Community Air Protection Program
San Diego County Air Pollution Control District (SDCAPCD)
Community Air Protection Program (AB 617)
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District (SJVAPCD)
San Joaquin Valley Community Engagement and Protection
South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD)
Efforts Related to AB 617 and AB 134