Aerocraft Heat Treating Co., Inc. has been ordered to shut down all metal processing equipment and operations with the potential to emit the toxic compound hexavalent chromium. This is the third time since the order was adopted that Aerocraft has had to curtail operations due to exceeding the threshold in the order.
Tag Archives | AQMD
City Allocates Funding to Expand Air Quality Monitoring
As part of the ongoing collaborative effort between SCAQMD and the City of Paramount, the Paramount City Council voted 5-0 on January 10 to allocate $50,000 to purchase approximately ten air monitoring devices.
Pulse Beat: Paramount Councilmembers Meet with Local Officials and Address Board of Supervisors On Air Quality
January 7, 2017 in News
At the December 20 meeting of the Los Angeles County Board of Supervisors, Supervisor Janice Hahn, who represents the Fourth District and the City of Paramount, introduced a motion related to the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (AQMD) recently announced discovery of elevated levels of hexavalent chromium in the City.
Pulse Beat: City Active in Resolving Air Quality Issues
January 7, 2017 in News
The City of Paramount has a long record of providing high-quality services and programs to its residents, as well as a solid reputation of being business-friendly in an effort to provide a vibrant local employment market.
City Seeking Residents for Sub Committee
January 6, 2017 in News
The City of Paramount’s Air Quality Sub Committee was formed at the beginning of December 2016 with the intention of keeping residents informed on the latest issues regarding South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) activity in town and bringing the entire community together as a team to address these issues.
Statement from the Mayor and City Council on SCAQMD Hearing Outcomes
December 16, 2016 in News
The following Statement was issued by the Mayor and City Council of the City of Paramount regarding SCAQMD Hearing Outcomes.
Mayor Daryl Hofmeyer Comments Before SCAQMD Hearing Board
December 14, 2016 in News
On December 14, 2016, Mayor Daryl Hofmeyer met with the SCAQMD Hearing Board regarding the investigation and here are his comments pertaining to the issue.
City Provides Free Transportation to Residents to AQMD Hearing
December 14, 2016 in News
On December 14, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Hearing Board held proceedings to consider the request for an Order for Abatement petition filed against Anaplex Corporation and Aerocraft Heat Treating Company.
Paramount’s First Air Quality Sub Committee Meeting Held in December
December 10, 2016 in News
The City of Paramount’s Air Quality Sub Committee held its first meeting on Saturday, December 10, at 1:00 p.m. at Progress Park Plaza, 15500 Downey Ave. in Paramount. Spanish translation and child care was provided.
City Manager John Moreno Comments Before SCAQMD Governing Board
December 9, 2016 in News
Recap of City Manager John Moreno discussing comments before SCAQMD Governing Board in December.
