To date, the City has issued $4,232.62 in rebates for air purifiers or HVAC filters, leaving a balance of $5,767.37 remaining for additional rebates.
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LA Board of Supervisors Applaud Paramount for Air Quality Efforts
During the February 12, 2019 meeting of the LA County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Janice Hahn recognized the City of Paramount for winning the Model Community Achievement Award from SCAQMD.
Proposition 65 Notices in Paramount
The City of Paramount has received inquiries from residents about a “Proposition 65 Notification” that was sent to a defined area in town in January.
SCAQMD Hosts Health Risk Assessment Meetings for Anaplex & Aerocraft
On Saturday, December 1, SCAQMD held two community meetings to discuss the Health Risk Assessment and Early Risk Reduction plans for Anaplex Corporation and Aerocraft Heat Treating Company, respectively.
World Energy Converts Paramount Refinery to Renewable Fuels
World Energy, an international leader in bio- and renewable-fuel production, announced last month that it has begun converting its refinery in Paramount – previously known as Alt Air and Paramount Petroleum – into the world’s first renewable jet fuel refinery.
Aerocraft Installs Permanent Dust Collectors
During its October 9, 2018 meeting, the Paramount Planning Commission approved a Conditional Use Permit (CUP) for Aerocraft Heat Treating Co. to install and operate four dust collectors for greater pollution control.
Paramount Unified Provides Update on Environmental Testing in Classrooms
During the October 16, 2018 Paramount City Council meeting, officials from the Paramount Unified School District (PUSD) provided an update on environmental testing performed in its classrooms over the past year.
SCAQMD Enhances Regulation to Further Reduce Hexavalent Chromium Emissions
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has adopted new emission limits to significantly reduce hexavalent chromium emissions from Southland metal-finishing facilities.
SCAQMD Sets Public Meetings to Review Risks from Anaplex Corp. and Aerocraft Heat Treating Co. in Paramount
SCAQMD will host two public meetings on Saturday, December 1 at Progress Park to discuss health risk assessments for — and risk reduction efforts by — Anaplex Corp. and Aerocraft Heat Treating Co., Inc.
SCAQMD Works with Anaplex to Address Elevated Levels
The City was contacted by SCAQMD about a high reading and told that, in this unique instance, SCAQMD did not implement a curtailment (i.e. shut down) of Anaplex’s operations.
