Seventh Circuit Draws Roadmap for Section 404 Review of Major Infrastructure Projects Highlights A recent Seventh Circuit opinion provides a useful roadmap for U.S. Army Corps of Engineers’ review of major infrastructure projects under Section 404 of the Clean Water Act. See Hoosier Envt’l Council v. U.S. Army Corps of Eng’rs, 722 F.3d […]
Continue ReadingBloomberg GOVERNMENT No CR? Then No Dredging Bill or Anything Else By Derek Wallbank The first bill to increase dredging of U.S. ports and waterways since 2007 will be delayed at least as long as the federal government remains shut down, two Republican leadership aides said. The House probably won’t move legislation on any […]
Continue ReadingMembers of the public who would like to provide input on environmental analysis for upcoming Alviso and Ravenswood construction have until close of business on October 16, 2013 to submit their comments. The scoping periods provides interested parties and the public an opportunity to recommend issues to be analyzed in the upcoming draft Environmental Impact Statement/Environmental […]
Continue ReadingCQ NEWS – POLICY Sept. 30, 2013 – 4:15 p.m. Shuster Uses Social Media in Innovative Pitch for Water Bill By John D. Boyd, CQ Roll Call House Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Bill Shuster waited months after the Senate passed a water projects bill to present a House version, but infrastructure policy groups said it was worth […]
Continue ReadingVideo of the entirety of Bay Planning Coalition’s September 12 Energy and Water Nexus Summit 2 has been posted on the event webpage and BPC’s youtube channel. Enjoy video of all four panels and each of the individual speakers at the Summit. We hope to see you at our next event!
Continue ReadingConcur, Inc will be holding another session of their public 2-day training course Negotiating Effective Environmental Agreements. This course will meet Wednesday-Thursday, November 13-14, 2013 at UC Berkeley’s Clark Kerr Campus. Negotiating Effective Environmental Agreements is an intensive two-day workshop designed to meet the needs of professionals who are in a position to negotiate […]
Continue ReadingChevron Richmond* Invests $15.5 million to Improve Local Economy and Schools in Richmond Chevron Richmond today announced a $15.5 million investment in Richmond to create jobs, grow small businesses, expand job training opportunities and improve schools over the next five years. Leadership from Chevron Richmond joined stakeholders from across the community to announce […]
Continue ReadingYour Guide to PortFest Activities Saturday October 5 On behalf of the Port Commission and Port staff, we hope to see you and your friends at PortFest this Saturday, October 5, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Please forward this email to your friends. This will be our fourth […]
Continue ReadingJ. CHRISTOPHER LYTLE Executive Director DANNY WAN Port Attorney ARNEL ATIENZA Port Auditor JOHN T. BETTERTON Secretary of the Board PORT OF OAKLAND BOARD OF PORT COMMISSIONERS 530 Water Street i Oakland, California 94607 (510) 627-1696(w)i(510) 839-5104(f)iTDD/TTY 711 E-Mail: board@portoakland.com Website: www.portofoakland.com AGENDA CESTRA BUTNER President ALAN S. YEE […]
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