The Association of Clean Water Agencies (ACWA) issues a weekly Washington Report. 12/16/11 report Important California Provisions in Omnibus Appropriations Bill EPA to Estimate the Value of Water to U.S. Economy Senate Holds Bipartisan Meeting on Water Infrastructure Past Issues: 11/4/11 report Hearing on National Ocean Policy EPA Announces Final Study to Assess Hydraulic Fracturing […]
Continue ReadingOn October 31, 2011, the U. S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES ) pesticide general permit (PGP) for aquatic pesticide applications went into effect. The U.S. EPA has assigned the State of California primacy for the implementation and enforcement of the federal Clean Water Act (CWA), including NPDES permits. This […]
Continue ReadingEast Bay EDA is pleased to provide its quarterly economic update for the East Bay, California, and U.S. The report was prepared for East Bay EDA by Dr. Chris Thornberg, Founding Principal, and Jordan Levine, Director of Economic Research, at Beacon Economics. Go to the East Bay EDA website to access the report.
Continue ReadingThe California Maritime Academy (CMA) was contracted to evaluate issues associated with the implementation of the California Air Resources Board (ARB) ship fuel regulation. While most vessel operators are successfully complying with the regulation without incident, some operators have reported operational difficulties that may be related to fuel switching from heavy fuel oil to distillate […]
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Continue ReadingThe IEP Newsletter is a quarterly publication that provides IEP program and science highlights as well as in-depth articles on important scientific topics for resource managers, scientists, and the public. The spring issue of the IEP Newsletter provides an annual overview of important results from all IEP monitoring programs and associated studies. Check out the […]
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Continue ReadingThe Department of the Navy, in coordination with state Department of Toxic Substances Control [DTSC] and Regional Water Quality Control Board and federal environmental regulatory agencies, encourages the public to comment on the Proposed Plan/Draft Remedial Action Plan (RAP) for Installation Restoration Site 21, at the former Naval Station Treasure Island in San Francisco, California. […]
Continue ReadingOur last workshop in the Jobs, They Help All of Us! WORKSHOP SERIES 2011 took place on Wednesday, November 30 at the URS office (1333 Broadway) in Oakland, California. WORKSHOP VIDEO WORKSHOP PROGRAM – Download Program PDF TOPICS: Bay Area Dredging: Addressing Effects of Changing Regulations Dredging and LTMS: Can We Meet […]
Continue ReadingOn September 19, 2011, the State Water Board adopted Resolution 2011-0042, which adjusted waste discharge permit fees to conform to the revenue levels set forth in the Budget Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-12. Click here for the Amendments.
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