The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites community participation in an informational Oakland meeting on development of the new Community Air Protection Program. This new program is mandated by AB 617, the companion bill to the recently passed cap-and-trade extension. Its focus is on reducing exposure in those neighborhoods most impacted by air pollution. Over the next few years, CARB staff will be working closely with local air districts, community groups, community members, environmental organizations, and regulated industries to reduce harmful air emissions and create this new framework for community protection.
The meeting will provide community members and stakeholders with an opportunity for discussion as CARB begins the implementation and development process. It will include a short presentation followed by group discussion of key elements of the program. The agenda and presentation will be posted on CARB’s website. Agenda and handouts for the presentation will also be available in Spanish.
WHEN
Tuesday, October 17, 6-8 PM
WHERE
Elihu Harris Building
1515 Clay Street, Room 11
Oakland 94612
*An identical informational meeting will be held at Cal EPA headquarters in Sacramento the next day, on Wednesday, October 18th from 1-3 PM (webcast). It will follow exactly the same format and present the same material. Go to the Sierra Hearing Room, 1001 I Street, Sacramento 95814.
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CARB’s mission is to promote and protect public health, welfare, and ecological resources through effective reduction of air pollutants while recognizing and considering effects on the economy. The CARB oversees all air pollution control efforts in California to attain and maintain health based air quality standards.