On December 5, 2025, the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) Governing Board adopted amendments to Rule 1469 regarding hexavalent chromium emissions from chrome plating and anodizing business operations. [...]
The South Coast Air Quality Management District has adopted new emission limits to significantly reduce hexavalent chromium emissions from Southland metal-finishing facilities.
The City of Paramount has been closely tracking a handful of rules relevant to addressing and lowering hexavalent chromium emissions. Rules 1426, 1469, and 1480 are in the process of being updated and amended to ensure best overall community health.
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