SCAQMD Offers Electric Lawn Mower Rebate Program
Receive a rebate of up to $250 with the purchase of a cordless, battery electric lawn mower. Purchase must include mower, battery and charger.
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.
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.
SCAQMD Awards City for Model Community Achievement in Air Quality
The City of Paramount was named the winner in the Model Community Achievement category at the South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) 30th Annual Clean Air Awards on October 5, 2018.
SCAQMD Orders Anaplex to Suspend Operations
On October 4, SCAQMD ordered Anaplex Corporation to temporarily curtail all operations and processes emitting hexavalent chromium.
Summary of SCAQMD Rules Relevant to Paramount 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.
