The South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) has issued a report that looks back at the first year of its efforts to reduce hexavalent chromium emissions in the City of Paramount.
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Anaplex Ordered to Temporarily Suspend Operations
This is the third time SCAQMD has ordered Anaplex to curtail its operations since the Hearing Board adopted its order. The company previously curtailed work in February and June.
City Seeks Clarification from AQMD on LADPH Public Health Directives
To be thorough and factual about the information being conveyed to the public, the City of Paramount inquired with SCAQMD about the nature of the four Public Health Directives issued in August 2017.
Metal Facility Pressure Washing
In September 2017, a Paramount resident spoke at a Paramount City Council meeting about witnessing a metal forging company in the southern industrial region of town performing pressure washing on its rooftop.
Air Quality Sub Committee Continues Discussion of Operational Regulations
Following its standing plan to meet every fourth Thursday of each month, Paramount’s Air Quality Sub Committee held its eighth meeting on August 31, 2017.
Regulatory Agency Health Standards
At the July 27th Air Quality Sub Committee meeting, Tetra Tech described the air quality reference points used by OEHHA and OSHA.
SCAQMD to Hold Conference on Low-Cost Portable Air Quality Sensors
SCAQMD, the Bay Area Air Quality Management District, and the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association will co-host a day–and-a-half networking conference titled “Making Sense of Sensors”.
SCAQMD Hearing Board Approves Administrative Order to Reduce Hexavalent Chromium Emissions from Lubeco Inc. in Long Beach
SCAQMD’s independent Hearing Board approved issuance of a stipulated Order for Abatement requiring Lubeco Inc. – a metal-finishing facility in north Long Beach – to reduce its emissions of hexavalent chromium.
SCAQMD EV Charging & Residential Electric Lawn Mower Incentive Programs
SCAQMD has initiated two programs: the Residential Electric Lawn Mower Rebate and the Residential EV Charging Incentive Program.
AB 1132 Becomes California Law
Assembly Bill 1132 was passed by the State Legislature and signed by Governor Jerry Brown on August 7, 2017.