ACWA State Legislative Alert Aug. 19, 2015 Proposal for New Statewide Tax on Water Bills Could Emerge in Final Weeks of Session Letters, Calls Will Be Needed to Oppose Last-Minute Legislation on Public Goods Charge As the Legislature returns from recess for the final weeks of the session, there are signs that a proposed […]
Continue ReadingSenator Barbara Boxer and Senator Dianne Feinstein introduced their drought legislation, entitled California Emergency Drought Relief Act, today. A hearing on this bill and the House drought bill is being planned for September. Below are materials from Senator Feinstein’s office regarding the drought legislation: Bill Summary FLO15C29 Press Release
Continue ReadingNew Publications from the Bay Area Council Economic Institute The Bay Area Council Economic Institute is pleased to announce the availability of three new studies on state and regional economic issues. Surviving the Storm examines the potential economic impact of an extreme storm event in the Bay Area. California’s climate is famously volatile, with winters […]
Continue ReadingGreenwire: Feinstein to unveil bill before August recess Annie Snider and Geof Koss, E&E reporters Published: Friday, July 24, 2015 — California Sen. Dianne Feinstein (D) is preparing to release her much-anticipated drought measure before lawmakers leave town for August recess. In an interview this morning, Feinstein said she expects to unveil the legislation as […]
Continue ReadingOn July 7, 2015 the Department of the Interior (DOI) submitted a letter to the House of Representatives in opposition to H.R. 2898, the Western Water and American Food Security Act of 2015. Click here to read the full letter.
Continue ReadingCourthouse News reports that an environmental group claims that the US Army Corps of Engineers’ dredging of 11 navigation channels in San Francisco Bay “will erode the shore and put endangered fish at risk.” Courthouse News said San Francisco Baykeeper seeks writ of mandate compelling the San Francisco Region of the California Regional Water Quality Control Board […]
Continue ReadingThe Association of California Water Agencies (ACWA) has released materials in support of H.R. 2647, the Resilient Federal Forests Act of 2015, urging the U.S. House of Representatives to pass the legislation. ACWA’s call to action represents a broad coalition of Western water supply and renewable hydropower providers. Click the links below to read the […]
Continue ReadingThis morning the House Resources Committee issued a markup notice for nine bills, including H.R. 2898 the Western Water and American Food Security Act which was introduced by Congressman Valadao several weeks ago. The markup will begin at 4:00 EDT on Wednesday July 8th and will reconvene on Thursday July 9th at 10:00 a.m. to […]
Continue ReadingClean Water Rule The Environmental Protection Agency and the US Army Corps of Engineers promulgated a final rule defining the waters of the United States for purposes of the Federal Water Pollution Control Act, also referred to as the Clean Water Act. The rule enters into effect on 28 August. 80 Fed. Reg. 37053
Continue ReadingThe California Land Use & Development Law Report Legal Commentary on Planning and Development We’ve posted articles to our California Land Use & Development Law Report on developments that we think will be of interest to you. Our report publishes articles on recent legal and policy developments in the field of land use, environmental impact […]
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