From Pacific Maritime Magazine Online: Port, Security Guards Reach Deal; Strike Averted The Port of Portland and the union representing its 25 security officers reached a contract agreement on Nov. 24, averting a strike that had been planned to begin hours later. “We are very pleased that an agreement was reached,” […]
Continue ReadingJoin us for the monthly Cumulative Risk Webinar series presenting the latest research findings in cumulative risk assessment and impacts. EPA’s Risk Assessment Forum Cumulative Risk Assessment (CRA) Technical Panel along with EPA National Center for Environmental Research (NCER) is currently developing guidelines on CRA to advance the science further and introduce additional strategies […]
Continue ReadingU.S., Mexico Sign Historic Agreement on Colorado River Water Local water agencies in California are at the center of a new landmark agreement between the U.S. and Mexico for sharing water from the Colorado River, a vital source for urban and agricultural communities in the West. Read more 1,600 Water Leaders Expected for ACWA […]
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Continue ReadingP R E S S R E L E A S E FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Robert Bernardo, Communications Manager Port of Oakland (510) 627-1401 rbernardo@portoakland.com Marilyn Sandifur, Port Spokesperson Port of Oakland (510) 627-1193 msandifur@portoakland.com Stay Connected with the Port of Oakland, Your Port, Your Partner. www.portofoakland.com Port of Oakland […]
Continue ReadingOn Wednesday, November 21, 2012, the International Convention on the Control of Harmful Anti-Fouling Systems on Ships, 2001 (Anti-Fouling Convention) came into force for the United States. The U.S. instrument of ratification was deposited with the International Maritime Organization on August 21. Ratification will help ensure a level playing field for U.S. shipyards and vessels, […]
Continue ReadingPress Release FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 20, 2012 Media Contacts: Isaac Kos-Read Director of External Affairs Port of Oakland (510) 627-1565 ikos-read@portoakland.com Stay Connected with the Port of Oakland, Your Port, Your Partner. www.portofoakland.com Port of Oakland & SEIU Local 1021 to Renew Discussions Mayor of Oakland helps bring […]
Continue ReadingEPA’s Office of Grants and Debarment periodically hosts webinars for the EPA grants community. If you are interested in applying for EPA grants or are currently managing an EPA grant, please consider attending this webinar: Grant Award Process Webinar Tuesday, December 4, 2012 at 2:00-3:00 pm EST Webinar Details: The […]
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