HR 4251 – House Committee on Homeland Security Working on a Port Security Bill
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Continue ReadingU.S. Supreme Court Expands Judicial Review of Clean Water Act Enforcement Orders
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Continue ReadingDraft NMFS Eelgrass Policy
via WRA The National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) has recently released a Draft California Eelgrass Mitigation Policy for public review. The Federal Register Notice containing information about the review is online at http://www.gpo.gov/fdsys/pkg/FR-2012-03-09/pdf/2012-5811.pdf, and the public comment period is open through May 8. The policy applies to all projects in the vicinity of eelgrass beds […]
Continue ReadingLANDOWNERS CAN SUE TO CONTEST EPA’S CLAIM OF JURISDICTION TO REGULATE THEIR LAND UNDER THE CLEAN WATER ACT
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Continue ReadingHR 4251 – Port Security Bill Update
House Homeland Security Subcommittee on Border and Maritime Security marks up a bill on port security (HR 4251, link to 28-page PDF of bill text) which would “authorize, enhance, and reform certain port security programs through increased efficiency and risk-based coordination within the Department of Homeland Security” on Tuesday at 10am (ET). Materials will be […]
Continue ReadingWells Fargo Weekly Financial Commentary
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Continue ReadingACWA News March 23, 2012
via ACWA The March 23, 2012, issue of ACWA News is now available at the link below. Highlights in this issue: Federal Water Issues Headline ACWA’s Washington, D.C. Conference Water Bond, Groundwater, Pension Reform Focus of ACWA’s Legislative Symposium Informational Hearing Delves Into BDCP, Delta Plan New “California’s Water” Segment Highlights Value of Water ACWA’s […]
Continue ReadingBPC Releases Trans Pacific Partnership Study
Trans Pacific Partnership Agreement Overview & Potential Impact to Bay Area Economy Report prepared by: Samanta Alvarez, BPC Intern under the guidance of BPC Staff
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