Events
Engaging the public throughout the development and implementation of AB 617 will be paramount. The District plans to host a series of workshops, public meetings, and community forums to educate the public, yet more importantly, to solicit suggestions and feedback on a wide variety of issues, including allocation of funds, identifying communities for potential enhanced monitoring and action plan development.
See all AB 617 Related EventsUpcoming Events
Regular District Meetings
Related Workshops
Funding
AB 617 and the recent Cap and Trade extension legislation is expected to bring significant additional funds to the Valley to help reduce emissions and improve public health in disadvantaged communities. Learn about qualifying projects, impacted communities and investment priorities.
Read About AB 617 FundingGrants Program
The District also administers an existing comprehensive incentive-based grants program to reduce emissions throughout the San Joaquin Valley.
Contact
You can contact the Valley Air District about any AB617 related issues or questions.
559-230-6000
Ask for Jessica Olsen, Stephanie Ng or Heather Heinks
Annual Nominations for a Community to be Selected as an AB 617 Community
AB 617 Community Outreach Webinar
Under state law, CARB in consultation with air districts is required to select communities annually for action under AB 617. Before community selections are finalized each year by CARB, local air districts must conduct a thorough analysis to both identify and prioritize communities that should receive focus and resources through AB 617. This analysis, coupled with public engagement and feedback, will drive the District’s ongoing annual recommendations to CARB for selection.
The District’s initial community identification and prioritization analysis for the first year of AB 617 implementation was based on extensive air quality analysis, numerous health indicators from the state’s CalEnviroScreen model, and various other socioeconomic indicators. The District will update its analysis annually and seek input through an ongoing public engagement process as additional communities are recommended to CARB for subsequent years of AB 617 implementation.
For assistance or if you have any questions, please feel free to contact us