Environmental Justice Advisory Committee
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The California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006, (AB 32; Stats. 2006, chapter 488) calls for the Air Resources Board (ARB or Board) to convene an Environmental Justice Advisory Committee (Committee), to advise the Board in developing the Scoping Plan, and any other pertinent matter in implementing AB 32. It requires that the Committee be comprised of representatives from communities in the State with the most significant exposure to air pollution, including, but not limited to, communities with minority populations or low-income populations, or both (AB 32; Part 7. Miscellaneous Provisions Section 38591). On January 25, 2007, the Board appointed the first Environmental Justice Advisory Committee to advise it on the Initial Scoping Plan and other climate change programs. To advise the Board on the 2013 Scoping Plan Update, ARB solicited nominations and reconvened a new Committee on March 21, 2013. Committee meetings are open to the public and include a public comment period.
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EJAC Local Community Meetings
This is a unique opportunity to make your voice heard at a meeting and presentation in your region to be held by the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee and the California Air Resources Board. We are holding a series of meetings throughout California on the State’s climate plan. The meetings that are scheduled so far are shown below, and additional ones are being planned as indicated.

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LEARN about the state’s goals and approach to addressing climate change
SHARE your thoughts about what matters most to you and your community
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Date and Time | Community Meeting Location | Download Flyer and Materials |
Wednesday,
March 1, 2017 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Sierra 2 Center 2791 24th Street Sacramento, CA 95818 ![]() |
Sacramento Community Meeting Flyer Sacramento Community Workshop Presentation March 2017 ARB Overview Slides Draft Cross Link of EJAC Recommendations to Proposed Plan Sacramento Meeting Summary |
Monday,
March 13, 2017 6:00pm-8:00pm | Hutton Community Center | This meeting has been canceled |
Wednesday,
March 15, 2017 6:00pm-8:00pm | Holman United Methodist Church 3320 W Adams Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90018 ![]() | South L.A. Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) ARB Overview Slides Proposed 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update Draft Cross Link of EJAC Recommendations to Proposed Plan |
Thursday,
March 16, 2017 6:00pm-8:00pm | The Greenlining Institute 360 14th Street Oakland, CA 94612 ![]() | Oakland Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) ARB Overview Slides Proposed 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update Draft Cross Link of EJAC Recommendations to Proposed Plan |
Wednesday,
March 22, 2017 12:00pm-2:00pm | Webinar and CalEPA Headquarters Building 1001 I Street, Byron Sher Auditorium Sacramento, CA 95814 ![]() | Webinar Instant Registration Link: https://csus.zoom.us/j/336925762 ARB Overview Slides EJAC Webinar Community Workshop Presentation Proposed 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update Draft Cross Link of EJAC Recommendations to Proposed Plan |
Monday,
March 27, 2017 5:30pm-8:00pm | San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control
District Offices Central Region Office Governing Board Room 1990 E. Gettysburg Avenue Fresno, CA 93726 ![]() Modesto Office 4800 Enterprise Way Modesto, CA 95356 ![]() Southern Region Office 34946 Flyover Court Bakersfield, CA 93308 ![]() | Fresno Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Modesto Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Bakersfield Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) ARB Overview Slides Proposed 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update Draft Cross Link of EJAC Recommendations to Proposed Plan |
Tuesday,
March 28, 2017 2:30pm-4:30pm | Sierra Nevada E-Listening Session and CalEPA Headquarters Building 1001 I Street, Coastal Hearing Room Sacramento, CA 95814 ![]() | ARB Overview Slides Proposed 2017 Climate Change Scoping Plan Update Draft Cross Link of EJAC Recommendations to Proposed Plan |
Date and Time* | Community Meeting Location | Download Flyer |
Monday,
July 11, 2016
8:30am-12:30pm |
San Bernardino Associated Governments (SANBAG) 1170 W. Third Street San Bernardino, CA 92410 ![]() |
San Bernardino Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) |
Thursday,
July 14, 2016 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Cesar E. Chavez Campus -- San Diego Continuing Education 1901 Main Street San Diego, CA 92113 ![]() |
San Diego Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) |
Tuesday,
July 19, 2016 5:30pm-8:00pm |
Elihu Harris Building 1515 Clay Street Oakland, CA 94612 ![]() |
Oakland Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) |
Monday,
July 25, 2016 5:00pm-8:00pm |
Wilmington Senior Center 1371 Eubank Avenue Wilmington, CA 90744 ![]() |
Wilmington Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) |
Tuesday,
July 26, 2016 6:00pm-8:00pm |
Holman United Methodist Church 3320 W Adams Blvd Los Angeles, CA 90018 ![]() |
South L.A. Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) |
Thursday,
July 28, 2016 5:30pm-8:00pm |
San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control
District Offices Central Region Office Governing Board Room 1990 E. Gettysburg Avenue Fresno, CA 93726 ![]() Modesto Office 4800 Enterprise Way Modesto, CA 95356 ![]() Southern Region Office 34946 Flyover Court Bakersfield, CA 93308 ![]() |
Fresno Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Modesto Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) Bakersfield Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) |
Friday,
July 29, 2016 5:00pm-8:00pm |
Sierra Curtis Neighborhood Association 2791 24th Street Sacramento, CA 95818 ![]() |
Sacramento Community Meeting Flyer (English) (Español) ARB Overview slides |
Saturday,
October 22, 2016 7:00am-5:00pm |
Brawley Union High School 480 North Imperial Avenue Brawley, CA 92227 ![]() |
Environmental
Health Leadership Summit Website |
Friday,
November 4, 2016 12:00pm-3:00pm |
Karuk Tribe’s Department of Natural Resources 39051 Hwy 96 Orleans, CA 95556 ![]() |
Karuk Tribe Community Meeting Flyer |
Topics from banners and posters presented at local community meetings |
Health Impacts of Air Pollution |
Understanding Climate Change and Its Risks |
The Air Resources Board: Who We Are |
Our Strategy to Address Climate Change |
How We Are Investing to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions |
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Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish | Spanish |
EJ Committee Members
Name | Organization | Region |
---|---|---|
Martha Dina Argüello | Physicians for Social Responsibility |
Los Angeles |
Colin Bailey | The Environmental Justice Coalition for Water | Sacramento |
Gisele Fong | End Oil | Los Angeles |
Tom Frantz * | Association of Irritated Residents | Central Valley |
Kevin Hamilton | Central California Asthma Collaborative | Central Valley |
Rey León | Valley LEAP | Central Valley |
Luis Olmedo | Comite Civico Del Valle | Imperial Valley |
Kemba Shakur | Urban Releaf | Bay Area |
Mari Rose Taruc * | Asian Pacific Environmental Network | Bay Area |
Eleanor Torres | The Incredible Edible Community Garden | Inland Empire |
Monica Wilson | Global Alliance for Incinerator Alternatives | Bay Area |
Katie Valenzuela Garcia from Oak Park Neighborhood Association in Sacramento served on the Committee from September 25, 2015 to May 15, 2017 and Sekita Grant from The Greenlining Institute served on the Committee from September 25, 2015 to June 28, 2017.
Environmental Justice Advisory Committee Meetings
Recommendations from the 2013 EJ Committee to the California Air Resources Board
- Final Recommendations from the Environmental Justice Advisory Committee on the Proposed AB 32 Scoping Plan
- Initial Recommendations to Inform Development of the 2013 Update to the AB 32 Scoping Plan
Resources
- ARB's Environmental Justice Policies and Actions
- Bagley-Keene Open Meeting Act - 2015
- California Climate Change Adaptation Strategy
- California Climate Change Portal
- California Global Warming Solutions Act of 2006 - AB 32
- Climate Action Team (CAT) Public Health Workgroup
- Cal/EPA's Environmental Justice Small Grants Program
- CalEnviroScreen final maps and ZIP codes that indicate disadvantaged communities, released April 24, 2013
- Final Resolution 15-48
- OEHHA - Cumulative Impacts and Precautionary Approach Work Group
- The Clean Energy Industry in California: an economic analysis assessing the current market in the global economy
- The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC)
- 2013/14 Process Evaluation