June 5, 2014 BCDC Meeting Notice and Materials
BCDC has posted on its website (www.bcdc.ca.gov) the upcoming Commission Meeting Notice and the Commission Agenda, which describes the items to be discussed and/or voted upon at the next Commission meeting. Also posted were various items of interest to those who want information about BCDC, the Bay, and other issues relevant to the Commission. June […]
Continue ReadingBPC Expert Briefing: Fuels for Transportation
Join us at our next Expert Briefing: Fuels for Transportation The fuel market is a hot topic right now. Liquefied Natural Gas and Compressed Natural Gas (LNG and CNG) manufacturers are considering moving into the region, biofuel is popping up at gas stations, and the petroleum industry is constantly innovating. There is much discussion about […]
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Notice of Public Hearing – Robert Mann
The State Water Resources Control Board will hold a Public Hearing to determine whether to issue a Cease and Desist Order and whether to impose Administrative Civil Liability against Robert Mann (individual and trustee) and Robert C. Mann 1999 Trust. The Public Hearing will commence on August 26, 2014 and continue, if necessary, on August […]
Continue ReadingNotice of Public Hearing – Stornetta Family Trust
The State Water Resources Control Board will hold a Public Hearing to determine whether to issue a Cease and Desist Order and whether to impose Administrative Civil Liability against Stornetta Family Trust and Newton Dal Poggetto (trustee). The Public Hearing will commence on September 2, 2014 and continue, if necessary, on September 3, 2014. Read […]
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ACWA News for May 23, 2014 Available Online
The May 23 issue of ACWA News is now available online. This issue looks back at the 2014 ACWA Spring Conference & Exhibition on May 6-9. Nearly 1,700 local and state water leaders from throughout California gathered in Monterey to explore topics ranging from drought to sustainable groundwater management to reducing the amount of water […]
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California Drought and Water News for May 23, 2014
The Fresno Bee: Senate passes California drought-relief bill The Sacramento Bee: Video simulation captures scale of Delta tunnel project SF Gate: The coast is clear: Water good at most Bay Area beaches Valley Public Radio: U.S. Senate Passes Emergency Drought Relief Act The Sacramento Bee: California drought will hit cost of rice hardest San Francisco […]
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California Capitol Hill Bulletin – May 22, 2014
California Capitol Hill Bulletin Volume 21, Bulletin 14 – May 22, 2014[online/pdf] To expand communications between Washington and California, the California Institute provides periodic bulletins regarding current activity on Capitol Hill that affects our state. Bulletins are published weekly during sessions of Congress, and occasionally during other periods. To subscribe to the Bulletin or other […]
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Bank of the West US Outlook Report for May 23, 2014
US Outlook Report: The Fed’s FOMC Talks Exit Strategy in April Monetary normalization was front and center in the April FOMC minutes. The FOMC discussed four policy tools for raising and controlling short-term interest rates when it comes time to tighten policy: interest paid on excess reserves, fixed rate overnight reverse repos, term reverse repos, […]
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Senate Passes Drought Relief Bill
Senate Passes Drought Relief Bill Bill passes by unanimous consent; next step is negotiation with House of Representatives Washington—The Senate this evening passed by unanimous consent the Emergency Drought Relief Act, a bill to provide federal and state water agencies with additional flexibility to deliver water where it is most needed during […]
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