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Community Emissions Reduction Plan
Learn about the Path to Clean Air Community Emissions Reduction Plan, meetings of the Community Steering Committee, other events, and related resources.
Announcement: Now Accepting Applications: Path to Clean Air Community Steering Committee
The Bay Area Air District is accepting applications for four non-voting representatives to serve on the Richmond, North Richmond, or San Pablo, apply to serve as a Representative on the Path to Clean Air (PTCA) Community Steering Committee.
Two Contra Costa County Government Representatives:
- One from Contra Costa County Health focused on public health or environmental health
- One from Department of Conservation and Development (North Richmond focus)
Two Industry/Labor Representatives:
- Representatives from local businesses, local labor unions and/or industrial companies in Richmond, San Pablo, and North Richmond
Representatives will participate in quarterly CSC meetings, share information relevant to PTCA, and help support implementation of the CERP.
To be considered, applicants must submit:
- CSC Membership Application Form (English and Spanish)
- Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure Form (English and Spanish)
Questions? Contact ab617info@baaqmd.gov
Application Deadline: August 31, 2026 (5:00 PM)
NOTE: You will not be considered for the Community Steering Committee without completing both the Application and Conflict of Interest and Financial Disclosure Form.
Latest Updates
December 2025 - The Community Steering Committee (CSC) approved the Year 2 Implementation Plan for the Path to Clean Air Plan.
October 2025 - The Path to Clean Air Year 1 Annual Report is now available! The report summarizes progress made during the first year of implementation, including updates on action status, incentive funding and emission benefits, key accomplishments and additional reporting as required under the PTCA Plan.
Community Emissions Reduction Plan
The PTCA Community Steering Committee, or CSC, and the Air District have co-developed a Community Emissions Reduction Plan for the Richmond, North Richmond, and San Pablo Path to Clean Air, or PTCA. area. The PTCA Plan includes strategies to reduce harmful air pollution that impacts people where they live, work and play.
Path to Clean Air Plan
Appendices to the PTCA Plan:
- Detailed Action Descriptions
- Community Description
- Supplemental Technical information – Emissions and Modeling
- Air Monitoring
- Enforcement Overview and Findings
- CARB Clean Air Pathway Complaints
- Community Steering Committee
- Outreach & Community Engagement
- Applicability Analysis for California Environmental Quality Act
- List Of Community Concerns For The PTCA Community Emissions Reduction Plan
- Path to Clean Air Strategy Writer’s Guide
For more information, please see:
Path to Clean Air Steering Committee
The Air District is partnering with the Richmond-North Richmond-San Pablo community to develop and implement a Community Emissions Reduction Plan through the state of California’s Community Air Protection Program, also known as Assembly Bill 617. The CSC is critical to ensure a community-driven plan that reflects the community’s values, needs and preferences.
The Path to Clean Air Steering Committee consists of up to 27 local community members, which include government and industry representatives in the Richmond, North Richmond, and San Pablo area. The CSC meets monthly and provides direction and community perspective for the Air District to co-develop the CERP.
Community Emissions Reduction Plan Documents and Materials
Meetings, Events, and Recordings
Richmond Area Community Health Protection Program Signup
Last Updated: 7/31/2026