OAKLAND GLOBAL NEWS Monthly Updates on the Oakland Global Trade & Logistics Center Project Oakland Global News, November 2014 Dear Reader, Oakland Global News is a monthly newsletter for readers interested in staying current as the Oakland Global Trade & Logistics Center (former Oakland Army Base) project evolves. Measure BB Prevails; Roads Improve […]
Continue ReadingDHS – NEPA Policy and Procedures The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) issued a notice stating that it has finalized its updated policy and procedures for implementing the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA). The updated policy and procedures apply to the department and its constituent agencies and enter into effect on 20 March 2015. 79 […]
Continue ReadingOil & Gas Journal: API: EPA should let states meet 2008 standards before proposing new rules The Washington Times: Oil-price slump poses new challenges to U.S. producers SNL Financial: Mexico’s reliance on U.S. gas to continue, former official says American City Business Journals: EIA: Shale wells were biggest U.S. gas source in 2013 Reuters: Source: U.S. seeks to extend emergency […]
Continue ReadingCapital Press: Wet December on tap for California KCRA Sacramento: LiveCopter3 flies over a scary-low Lake Oroville Porterville Recorder: Friant Water laments failure of drought bill The Epoch Times: Water Wars Begin in California as Thieves Tap Fire Hydrants Christian Broadcasting Network: Politics of Drought: What’s Choking California Dry? ABC30: Congress urged to revive drought relief for Valley Fresno Business Journal: Local […]
Continue ReadingEconomics Group: Weekly Economic & Financial Commentary U.S. Review Hey U.S. Economy, Pace Yourself A revision to GDP figures released this week report that the U.S. economy grew at a 3.9 percent annualized rate in the third quarter. Early indicators of fourth quarter growth were not quite as rosy. We learned that, although consumer spending is […]
Continue ReadingClick here or follow the link below to view an update on from the Port of Stockton on the the San Francisco Bay to Stockton Navigation Improvement Study. SF Bay-Stockton Navigation Improvement Study
Continue ReadingIn October, I was honored to be selected to lead the San Francisco Estuary Institute (SFEI). The Institute brings a solid, twenty-year track record of delivering quality science to inform and improve decisions by our leaders on complex environmental issues. SFEI’s scientists and technologists are impressive both individually and collectively. Their programs and products address today’s […]
Continue ReadingThe Port of Redwood City is seeking public input on environmental analysis it is launching on a plan to dredge deeper channels, and transport the soils to several possible sites, including South Bay Salt Pond Restoration Project ponds. You can provide your thoughts on the scope and content of the Port’s environmental impact report by […]
Continue ReadingHow to Get Involved in Bay Area Transportation Planning Benicia-Martinez Bridge at Sunset. (Photo by Tom Paiva) Are you curious about how to get involved in the Bay Area’s transportation planning decisions but not sure where to begin? Then check out MTC’s Draft 2015 Public Participation Plan, which spells out how we […]
Continue ReadingSpare the Air Alert for November 26 A Spare the Air Alert is in effect, Wednesday, November 26, in the San Francisco Bay Area. Follow the link below for more information. Spare the Air Alert for November 26, 2014
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