Category: Resources

Job Posting: BPC searching for Senior Administrative Assistant

This is an exciting full-time position for someone who is enthusiastic, a critical thinker, and seeks to expand knowledge and influence in improving the Bay’s planning and permitting process. The mission of the Bay Planning Coalition (BPC, www.bayplanningcoalition.org) is dedicated to promoting economic vitality with responsible environmental policies to enhance the quality of life in […]

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Corps Safety Program Change

A major concern of the Dredging Industry was that it could not accurately bid/offer on dredging projects due to the uncertainty of a District’s interpretation of the Site Safety and Health Officers (SSHO) requirements.  As a result of the Corps evaluation, it was determined that new contract language was required to clearly articulate the SSHO […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onNovember 17, 2011
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New Study: Pacific Institute: Water for Energy

Pacific Institute released a study on, “Water for Energy: Future Water Needs for Electricity in the Intermountain West.”  The study evaluates water requirements for electricity generation, discusses the conflicts between water and energy in the Intermountain West, identifies the direction of future research, and provides several key recommendations.

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Wells Fargo Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary 11/10/11

Economic Data Continue to Point to Moderate Growth ·  The trade balance narrowed again in the month of September to -$43.1 billion from -$44.9 billion in August. Exports helped to narrow the deficit, increasing 1.4 percent for the month. ·  Small business optimism remained very depressed in October as NFIB survey respondents continued to be […]

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Changes to Regulation on Fuel Sulfur for Ocean-going Vessels

Changes to the Regulation on Fuel Sulfur and Other Operational Requirements for Ocean-Going Vessels within California Waters and 24 Nautical Miles of the California Baseline On December 1, 2011, the California Air Resources Board will begin enforcement of the changes to the rule.  For more information regarding the changes, visit: http://www.arb.ca.gov/ports/marinevess/documents/marinenote2011_2.pdf  

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