Tag: policy

  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 17, 2014
  • 0 Comments

ACWA Legislative Advisory: Groundwater Bills Signed by Governor Brown

Sept. 16, 2014 Groundwater Bills Signed by Governor Brown A three-bill package aimed at advancing sustainable groundwater management throughout California was signed into law by Gov. Jerry Brown today. The legislation, known as the Sustainable Groundwater Management Act, provides a framework for the improved management of groundwater supplies by local authorities. The bills also provide […]

Continue Reading
  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 17, 2014
  • 0 Comments

Status and Trends for PCBs and Mercury in San Francisco Bay – Implications of the TMDL to Dredging” — Bridgette DeShields Presentation from the 2014 CMANC Conference

On September 17, 2014, Bridgette DeShields of Integral Consulting Inc. gave a presentation at the 2014 California Marine Affairs and Navigation Conference (CMANC) on the “Status and Trends for PCBs and Mercury in San Francisco Bay – Implications of the TMDL to Dredging.” To view the powerpoint from this presentation, please follow the link below. >> Status and […]

Continue Reading
  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 17, 2014
  • 0 Comments

Reminder: Water Production Data for August Due to State Board on Sept. 15

ACWA Regulatory Advisory Sept. 11, 2014 Reminder: Water Production Data for August Due to State Board on Sept. 15 Urban water suppliers serving more than 3,000 connections or supplying more than 3,000 acre-feet of water annually are required to submit the next round of monthly water production data to the State Water Resources Control Board […]

Continue Reading
  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 15, 2014
  • 0 Comments

Agenda for the September 26, 2014 MUN Evaluation Stakeholder Meeting

This is a message from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley (5). Click here for the agenda for the next “Evaluation of the Municipal and Domestic Supply (MUN) Beneficial Use in Ag Dominated Surface Waters” stakeholder meeting on September 26, 2014 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Rancho Cordova. The agenda […]

Continue Reading
  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 15, 2014
  • 0 Comments

Notice of Opportunity to Comment and Public Hearing – Aquatic Animal Invasive Species Control Permit

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Click here to view the Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment and Notice of Public Hearing on Amendments to Water Quality Order 2011-0003-DWQ Statewide General Aquatic Animal Invasive Species Control Permit. The Public Hearing is scheduled for October 21, 2014. Comment Deadline is October […]

Continue Reading
  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 12, 2014
  • 0 Comments

State Water Board Releases FY 2014-15 Water Quality Fee Regulations

State Water Board Releases FY 2014 – 15 Water Quality Fee Regulations This week, the State Water Resources Control Board (State Water Board) released its proposed Water Quality Fees for Fiscal Year 2014 – 2015 and the 2014 – 2015 Annual Fee Schedules.  There have been some modifications to the proposed fee schedule since the […]

Continue Reading
  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 12, 2014
  • 0 Comments

Notice of Public Hearing & Comment Period for Tentative Sand Mining Permits

  September 12, 2014 NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING  to adopt Waste Discharge Requirements and Clean Water Act Section 401 Certification for Sand Mining in San Francisco Bay   NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the San Francisco Bay Regional Water Quality Control Board (Water Board) will consider adopting Waste Discharge Requirements and Water Quality Certification orders […]

Continue Reading
  • by BPC Staff
  • onSeptember 12, 2014
  • 0 Comments

Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) Target Campaign

  Harbor Maintenance Tax (HMT) funding in the Fiscal Year 2015 Energy and Water Development Appropriation must meet the WRRDA target for jobs and economic growth to ensure U.S. competitiveness in world trade.   A key focus of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) is improving port-related infrastructure, including the water-side and land-side connections […]

Continue Reading