The Southern California Air Quality Management District Hearing Board has unanimously approved an order to address and reduce hexavalent chromium emissions at Anaplex Corp., a metal finishing facility in Paramount.
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Pulse Beat: Paramount Councilmembers Meet with Local Officials and Address Board of Supervisors On Air Quality
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
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.
Paramount Environmental Information Portal is Launched
The City of Paramount has launched a new community resource website for information about environmental quality concerns in town. The website, located at paramountenvironment.org, is a centralized source of information, updates, and links to primary data sources designed to help consolidate answers on a range of questions.
City Seeking Residents for Sub Committee
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.
Hexavalent Chromium Found on Anaplex Roof
As part of its on-going investigation and monitoring, South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) received new test results based on samples taken from the roof of the Anaplex facility.
Courts Reject TRO on Anaplex
Los Angeles County and the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) teamed up to seek a joint court order against Anaplex Corporation, attempting to immediately reduce its hexavalent chromium emissions.
Statement from the Mayor and City Council on SCAQMD Hearing Outcomes
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
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
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.