I November 7, 2014 In This Issue REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: CASA 2015 Winter Conference California Voters Approve Proposition 1: Water Bond 2014 California State General Election Recap 2014 Midterm Election Recap CASA Weighs in on Controversial Proposed Waters of the United States Rule CASA Hosts Free Standard Operating Procedures Workshop REGISTRATION NOW OPEN: CASA 2015 […]
Continue ReadingNov. 7, 2014 Nov. 7, 2014 ACWA News Available Online This issue covers the historic passage of Proposition 1, a water bond five years in the making. ACWA Executive Director Tim Quinn describes it as “part of an evolution in California water that opens the door to the most substantial progress in decades.” Other articles include: […]
Continue ReadingSubscribe to Pacific Maritime Magazine PRINT EDITION September 2014 Issue Sally Ride’s Legacy Lives On in AGOR 28 By Kathleen Gleaves Auxiliary General Oceanographic Research vessel (AGOR 28) began its life as the R/V Sally Rideon August 9th, 2014, with the traditional crack of the champagne bottle. But that’s where its comparison to “traditional” […]
Continue ReadingCommissioner’s Office Washington, DC Media Contact: Peter Soeth, 303-445-3615 For Immediate Release: November 5, 2014 Commitment to Address Climate Change Issues Highlighted in Reclamation Climate Adaptation Strategy Washington, DC — Bureau of Reclamation’s Principal Deputy Commissioner Estevan López has released the Climate Change Adaptation Strategy for Reclamation. In line with President Obama’s Climate Action Plan, […]
Continue ReadingNovember 19, 2014 FHWA Freight Seminar on MAP-21 Freight Provisions – Status Review and Discussion This webinar will provide an overview of some of the MAP-21 freight provisions that have been enacted or are in the process of being enacted. The webinar is intended to allow for active discussion between U.S. DOT and webinar participants […]
Continue ReadingMinneapolis Star Tribune: West Coast ports’ labor strife muddles already-slow movement of goods, including for holidays
Continue ReadingUS Outlook Report: Updating Our Virtuous Cycle Checklist There she blows! Like Captain Ahab trying to locate the elusive white whale from Moby-Dick, economists have been trying to spot a pro-growth virtuous cycle that would signal to the Fed that it’s okay to normalize interest rates and to others that it’s okay to come out […]
Continue ReadingReuters: Trade lawyers: Straying from Commerce Dept. rulings could put condensate exporters at risk Wall Street Journal: U.S. oil companies scale back drilling plans amid price slump Platts: Exec: Asian LNG buyers could see “supply crunch” by 2023 amid oil price drop The Hill: Administration committed to “firmly established precedent” for Keystone review
Continue ReadingKTVU San Francisco: State announces $200M in emergency drought relief Associated Press: $14M to fund drought relief in Sacramento area Los Angeles Times: 201 drought maps reveal just how thirsty California has become NBC Bay Area: Pot Farmers Steal Water Amid Epic Drought Water Education Foundation: California’s water bond, a $7.5 billion ‘down payment’ KQED: New California County Fracking Bans Likely […]
Continue ReadingHear from Pilots, Policymakers and Regulators Learn about TOTE’s new LNG-powered vessels Have your voice heard! We’re delighted to announce our recently added luncheon speaker, Phil Morrell, Vice President, Marine Operations, Commercial for TOTE Services. Mr. Morrell will discuss TOTE’s new LNG-powered ships, their operational characteristics and terminal operations considerations. Join […]
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