CARB Environmental Justice Blog

 

   Community Air Grant Extended Deadline Workshop Applications must be submitted by April 24, 2023 The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites you to participate in a remote-access (Zoom) public workshop for the Community Air Grants Program (Air Grants Program) request for applications which is extended to April 24, 2023. Hard copy applications must be received by 5PM while electronic applications are due by 11:59 PM on April 24, 2023. Applications will not be accepted after this date. If you have previously applied, your existing application will be considered.  However, you have the option of re-submitting or augmenting your application, but it is not required. CARB will consider your latest submittal for scoring purposes.  CARB intends to fund as many eligible community projects as is possible under this Program. However, only one application per applicant will be awarded. The following are eligible to apply for a Community Air Grant under these solicitation Guidelines: A

  The California Air Resources Board (CARB or Board) continues its work cutting emissions from polluting trucks, especially those that run through neighborhoods. At its October 27, 2022 public hearing, the Board considered staff’s proposed Advanced Clean Fleets regulation, which would accelerate the widespread addition of zero-emission vehicles, including medium- and heavy-duty vehicles and light-duty package delivery vehicles. CARB invites everyone interested in the proposed Advanced Clean Fleets regulation to read and comment on the latest proposed changes—which are available on the Regulatory Documents page under the “Hearing Action and Supplemental 15 Day Notices” section. The comment period ends on April 7 and the Board will consider final approval of this proposal at its public hearing on April 27-28, 2023. The proposed regulation would require certain fleets to add zero-emission vehicles starting in 2024 and would set a date for an end to the sale of medium- and heavy-duty in

  El Distrito de Control de la Contaminación del Aire del Valle de San Joaquín (Distrito) y la Junta de Recursos del Aire de California (CARB, por sus siglas en inglés) lo invitan a asistir a un taller público para presentar, hablar y recibir comentarios sobre el desarrollo del  Plan PM2.5 2023  por el estándar federal anual PM2.5 de 2012. La reunión pública se llevará a cabo en persona a las 5:00 PM el jueves 23 de marzo de 2023 en la oficina del Distrito de Fresno ubicada en 1990 E. Gettysburg Ave., Fresno, CA 93726, y por videoconferencia en la oficina del Distrito de Bakersfield (34946 Flyover Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308) y la oficina de Modesto (4800 Enterprise Way, Modesto, CA 95356). Además, siga las instrucciones a continuación para unirse a la reunión a través de Zoom si no va a asistir en persona en una de las oficinas del Distrito.   Únase a la Reunión  de Zoom desde su computadora, laptop o teléfono: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R99RLT69RIKI3ZAtYT5mcA   Desp

  The San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District and California Air Resources Board (invite you to attend a public workshop to present, discuss , and receive feedback on the development of the  2023 PM2.5 Plan  for the federal 2012 annual PM2.5 standard.  NOTICE OF PUBLIC WORKSHOP   2023 PLAN FOR THE 2012 ANNUAL PM2.5 STANDARD The public meeting will be held in person at 5:00 PM on Thursday, March 23, 2023 at the District’s Fresno office located at 1990 E. Gettysburg Ave, Fresno, CA 93726, and via video teleconference at the District’s Bakersfield office (34946 Flyover Court, Bakersfield, CA 93308) and Modesto office (4800 Enterprise Way, Modesto, CA 95356).  Additionally, follow the instructions below to join the meeting via Zoom if you are not attending in person at a District office. Join Zoom Meeting from PC, Laptop or Phone: https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_R99RLT69RIKI3ZAtYT5mcA   After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information ab

  Extended Deadline for AB 617 Community Air Grant Applications Applications must be submitted by April 24, 2023 The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is pleased to announce that the application period has been extended for the Community Air Grants Program (Air Grants Program). Applications are now due by April 24, 2023 . Hard copy applications must be received by 5PM while electronic applications are due by 11:59 PM on April 24, 2023. Applications will not be accepted after this date. If you have previously applied, your existing application will be considered.  However, you have the option of re-submitting or augmenting your application, but it is not required. CARB will consider your latest submittal for scoring purposes.  CARB intends to fund as many eligible community projects as is possible under this Program. However, only one application per applicant will be awarded. The following are eligible to apply for a Community Air Grant under these solicitation Guidelines: A Cali

  Applications due at 5 P.M. PST on March 31, 2023 en español The California Air Resources Board (CARB) is seeking up to fifteen community experts that will lend their expertise, through verbal and written recommendations, to CARB’s Community Engagement Capacity Building Workgroup (CECB) by ground truthing CARB’s Draft Plan, Implement, and Close Race and Equity Focused Community Engagement Model. In 2022, CARB established the CECB Workgroup to collaborate with community experts to co-develop community engagement curriculum and resources (Community Engagement Model) that will be used to sufficiently train all CARB staff. It is critical that community expertise is not only obtained, but intentionally woven into the development and foundation of the Community Engagement Model. Once complete, the Model will guide CARB’s community engagement efforts. Interested applicants must submit the following three requirements: application form, statement of interest, and resume (About Me) or curricul

  Learn about new rules and incentives to help purchase electric landscape  equipment. The California Air Resources Board (CARB) invites professional landscapers to participate in a workgroup to discuss recent updates to the small off-road engine regulations that will affect new engines used in landscape equipment. The workgroup will also discuss incentives for electric landscape equipment to assist landscapers with the transition to zero-emission equipment. Professional landscapers are encouraged to join the workgroup and participate in its quarterly virtual meetings. The first virtual meeting of the landscaper workgroup will be at the date and time below: Date:         March 23, 2023 Time:         4:00 - 5:00 PM Pacific Daylight Time Location:   Virtual meeting through Zoom Subscribe Background Small off-road engines (SORE) are spark-ignition engines with rated power at or below 19 kilowatts (25.5 horsepower) used in non-stationary equipment. Emissions from SORE have decreased b

CARB Releases Interactive “StoryMap” of Emissions in AB 617 Communities This figure displays the Community Emission Inventory Resource Webpage The California Air Resources Board (CARB) would like to introduce the Community Emission Inventory Resource Hub , which includes a “StoryMap” of air pollutant emissions in Assembly Bill (AB) 617 communities . The Community Emission Inventory StoryMaps is a mapping tool that displays community-level emission inventory data for select AB 617 communities through a clear, engaging, and transparent data sharing process that is interactive and downloadable. The mapping tool displays criteria pollutant and toxics emission data, such as nitrogen oxides (NOx), reactive organic gases (ROG), particulate matter 2.5 microns or smaller (PM2.5), and diesel particulate matter (DPM), in a manner that facilitates communication between communities, air districts, and CARB as we all collaborate in a meaningful partnership to review the emissions data used to inf

  The California Air Resources Board (CARB) Research Division invites you to attend a public meeting to hear information about emerging science to assess air pollution related health outcomes and approaches for valuation of health outcomes. The meeting will include discussion of: birth, metabolic, and neurodevelopmental outcomes from air pollution exposure, as well as community health and health benefit valuation methods. The meeting will include presentations by academic and government experts followed by discussion by scientific health experts under contract to CARB and will conclude with an opportunity for public comment.   The public meeting will be held at the following date and time: Date:                   Wednesday, March 22, 2023 Time:                   9:00am – 1:00pm PST Location:            Zoom Webinar   Please click on this link to register for the Public Meeting of Emerging Research: Air Pollution Health Outcomes and Valuation. After registering, you will

Video Series:  Air Quality Fundamentals The California Air Resources Board, with the support of the California Air Pollution Control Officers Association, has developed a video series on  Air Quality Fundamentals  to provide an introduction to air pollution control and greenhouse gas emissions reduction in California. The first three videos focusing on agency roles, emission types, and health effects of air pollution are now available on CARB’s website. Additional videos covering topics such as where emissions come from; how air pollutant and greenhouse gas emissions are measured, tracked, and controlled; standards for safe air quality; and how you can help make your community’s air cleaner will be available in early 2024 .    El Consejo de Recursos del Aire de California, con el apoyo de la Asociación de Funcionarios para el Control de la Contaminación del Aire de California, ha desarrollado una serie de videos sobre los  Fundamentos de la Calidad del Aire  sobre el control y redu