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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 27, 2013
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Pacific Maritime Magazine News Online, August 27, 2013

           Subscribe toPacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION August 2013 Issue    Salvage Report: Picking Up the Pieces   By Kathy A. Smith    The salvage industry has always had its challenges, but salvaging vessels today is getting even more complex due to the sheer size of container and cruise ships, especially. While […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 27, 2013
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BCDC September 5 Meeting Cancellation

On August 23, 2013 BCDC posted the following information on its website. For the Commission Meeting scheduled on September 5, 2013: Meeting Cancellation Notice BCDC Permit Applications, Consistency Determinations, and Amendments Received for Processing General Correspondence Articles about the Bay and BCDC

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 27, 2013
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PortTechEXPO: Global Technology Solutions For Ports and Beyond

From PortTechLA: Federal Maritime Commission Chairman Mario Cordero and City of Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti confirmed speakers at the 4th Annual PortTechEXPO on September 11, 2013. Panel Discussion: FOCUS ON ENERGY. As ports continue to improve efficiency and implement clean and green policies, learn about the opportunities and challenges of supporting the increased energy […]

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  • onAugust 27, 2013
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Contra Costa County Announces Community Warning System Test on August 28

The Contra Costa County’s Community Warning System (CWS) will be conducting a public test on August 28th, between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m. The County will be testing a potential new emergency telephone notification service provider to determine its call capacity and quality. Contra Costa County implemented a new telephone-alert system to keep local residents […]

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  • onAugust 27, 2013
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Port Security Grant Program Allocations for FY 2013

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a news release stating that $968 million has been allocated for preparedness grants for FY 2013.  Of this amount, $93 million has been allocated to the Port Security Grant Program.  The Federal Emergency Management Agency issued an Information Bulletin providing more detailed information regarding specific allocations.

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onAugust 26, 2013
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CA Climate Adaptation Strategy update – Public workshops scheduled Sept – Oct

Update to the 2009 California Climate Adaptation Strategy 2013 Public Workshops   DATE AND TIME LOCATION MATERIALS September 30, 2013 10am-3pm California Natural Resources Agency Auditorium (Ground Floor) 1416 Ninth Street Sacramento, California Webex information TBA for those who cannot attend in person Notice WebEx information October 2, 2013 10am-3pm Yurok Tribal Office 190 Klamath […]

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