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Tag: Air Quality

Action 1

Apply appropriate design, technology, and other measures when siting sensitive uses, such as schools and senior centers, within 500 feet of major sources of air pollution like freeways.

Action 2

Coordinate with state agencies to develop and implement a closure plan for orphan and idle oil and gas wells, prioritizing by condition of wells and their proximity to sensitive populations and identifying potential funding sources for implementation.

Action 6

Partner with the South Coast Air Quality Management District (SCAQMD) to monitor air quality in the vicinity of schools and identify measures to reduce pollution exposure.

Action 3

Support the development and implementation of local regulations for oil and gas operations and maintenance activities that strengthen health and safety protections and increase transparency for local communities, including strengthening public notification requirements.

Action 4

Use fenceline and community air monitoring data to strengthen regulations on industrial facilities and expand enforcement resources for these regulations.

Action 8

Support small businesses in meeting or exceeding requirements in Green Zone Program areas through counseling and identifying funding opportunities.

Action 12

Support the implementation of South Coast Air Quality Management District’s (SCAQMD) Warehouse Indirect Source Rule 2305, which creates a point system known as Warehouse Actions and Investments to Reduce Emissions that incentivizes warehouses to reduce emissions, including installing filtration systems in schools.

Action 34

Continue to adopt CALGreen Tier 1 green building standards and seek opportunities to adopt Tier 2 standards in alignment with County priorities and goals.

Action 37

Provide technical assistance to building owners and operators to take action on County priorities, such as energy efficiency, decarbonization, water management, and indoor air quality.

Action 92

Develop and adopt an updated renewable energy ordinance that advances renewable energy and storage technologies in ways that prioritize community safety, energy resilience, and environmental justice.

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Resilient and healthy community environments where residents thrive in place

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Equitable and sustainable land use and development without displacement

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A prosperous LA County that provides opportunities for all residents and businesses and supports the transition to a green economy

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Thriving ecosystems, habitats, and biodiversity

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Sustainable production and consumption of resources

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A sustainable and just food system that enhances access to affordable, local, and healthy food

Goal 11

Inclusive, transparent, and accountable governance that supports and encourages participation in sustainability efforts, especially by disempowered communities

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A commitment to realize OurCounty sustainability goals through creative, equitable, and coordinated funding and partnerships
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