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Illustration: permitting and community transparency

For permitting teams and community reviewers

Use the strictest, most conservative health numbers and explain them in clear, sixth‑grade language. Reduce delays. Build trust.

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The problems we solve

Public concern stalls permits

“Is this safe for kids, families, and workers?” Without clear answers, comment periods drag and approvals stall.

Technical language confuses

Most readers prefer sixth‑grade language. Long reports lose the audience and trust.

Debates over assumptions

Different “assumptions” create conflict. Using the most conservative numbers settles the question.

What you get

  • • Conservative health numbers that are easy to explain
  • • Plain‑language community summaries (sixth‑grade reading)
  • • A simple “community view” you can share during comment periods
  • • Fewer delays from confusion; faster path to decisions

About the numbers

We follow widely used, conservative procedures (e.g., regional air district guidance or statewide health methods). We don’t name agencies here, but we mirror their most cautious assumptions to protect health.

Community‑ready example

What we tell people

“We used the strictest health numbers available. Here’s what that means for nearby homes, schools, and workers.”

How we show it

A simple chart with a green/yellow/red band and a one‑paragraph explanation—no jargon, no math.

Outcome

Fewer questions during comment periods and faster movement to decisions.

Example summary (plain language)

Finding

The project’s expected health impact is within conservative, health‑protective guidelines for homes and schools.

Why we think so

  • We used the strictest, most cautious assumptions available.
  • Inputs cover nearby homes, schools, and worker locations.
  • Results align with multiple public health references.

Sources we checked

  • Regional air toxics procedures (current version)
  • State health risk guidance for communities
  • Peer‑reviewed studies on long‑term exposure

What happens next

Share the community view link. Invite questions, then log and respond in plain language.

This example shows the tone and structure of our summaries. It is not medical or legal advice.

Key benefits

Preliminary approval modeling

Estimate outcomes before permits are finalized to shorten approval cycles.

Permit tracking over time

Track permitability, HRA, and emissions metrics across multiple permits.

Numeric emissions & HRA

Auto‑extract numeric and estimated emissions; integrate EPA, OEHHA, CARB, and local references.

How it works

1) Recognize permit data

Automatically identify numeric emissions limits and estimated emissions with citations back to the document.

2) Compare & calculate

Calculate differences across drafts and integrate EPA, OEHHA, CARB, and local air district guidance.

3) Model potential outcomes

Before approval, model expected outcomes for HRA and permitability.

Where LSARS helps today

City of Santa Ana — Health Risk Assessment

Numeric emissions and conservative health guidance inform community‑ready summaries.

Burlingame — Construction Risk Assessment

Extraction of estimated emissions, comparison to thresholds, plain‑language results.

Los Angeles — Construction Risk Assessment

Differences across drafts tracked with clear citations.

AES Huntington Beach — Permit data example

Numeric emissions fields captured and compared over time.

Trusted and transparent

LSARS supports engineers and consultants by providing data faster and more consistently. It does not replace professional judgment.

We record provenance and provide citations back to permit text and public guidance so decisions are explainable and auditable.

Trusted expertise

Our work is led by seasoned experts with decades in environmental health, permitting, and clinical review. LSARS blends their judgment with modern tools so you can trust the results.

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Senior Environmental Health Advisor

30+ years across air, water, and hazardous waste programs. Public comment and community engagement specialist.

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Clinical Review Lead

Medical record analysis and occupational health. Focused on clear, family‑friendly explanations.

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Permitting & Policy Advisor

Experience with conservative health methodologies and transparent permitting communication.