Trade News for May 13, 2015
Belarusian News: Sidorsky: No barriers to free movement of goods in Eurasian Economic Union Moneycontrol.com: GST Bill: How will it change India?
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California Water & Drought News for May 13, 2015
Sacramento Bee: California urban water cuts are matter of ‘self-interest,’ state says Los Angeles Times: Drought update: Dry wells, debate over water cutbacks Capital Public Radio: California Lawmakers Receive Grim View Of Drought Ventura County Star: Senators urge Brown administration to do more to deal with drought Sacramento Bee: Water wars renewed with drought CNBC: California landowners resist efforts to monitor […]
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Energy News for May 13, 2015
The Hill: Oil industry files suit over oil-by-rail provisions CNBC: Analysts: Oil price decline expected after rally Reuters: EIA: 2015, 2016 U.S. oil output growth lower than previous forecasts Oil & Gas Journal: Oil price slump won’t threaten U.S. status as major producer, experts say New York Times: Innovations help oil companies maintain output despite low prices The Hill: Senate bills […]
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Transportation News for May 13, 2015
San Francisco Chronicle: Bay Bridge committee OKs up to $4M to study latest problems San Jose Mercury News: Bay Bridge costs growing for tests, demolition Marin Independent Journal: San Francisco commuters snub public transit for $6 bus ride Marin Independent Journal: Dick Spotswood: Marin not a good candidate for transit-oriented housing Los Angeles Times: Humans at fault in self-driving car […]
Continue ReadingRegulatory Interpretation Protection Act — Waters of the United States
The House of Representatives moments ago passed the Regulatory Interpretation Protection Act (H.R. 1732). The vote was 261 to 155. Passage occurred after turning back amendments to scale back the bill’s directives to repeal the proposed rulemaking governing which waters of the U.S. should be subject to USEPA and USACE review and permitting as well […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Land Use & Development Law Report: Court of Appeal Sinks Challenge to TMDL for Lake Bed Sediment
The California Land Use & Development Law Report Legal Commentary on Planning and Development Court of Appeal Sinks Challenge to TMDL for Lake Bed Sediment A Court of Appeal has upheld the Regional Board’s adoption of the total maximum daily load (TMDL) for concentration of pollutants in the sediment in McGrath Lake, rejecting the […]
Continue ReadingBCDC Commission Meeting Notice and Agenda for May 21, 2015
BCDC posted on its website the commission meeting notice, information about BCDC, the Bay, and other issues relevant to the Commission. The BCDC Commission Meeting Notice and Agenda for May 21, 2015 can be found at the link below. May 21, 2015 Commission Meeting Notice & Agenda You may also find information about BCDC Commission meetings at any time […]
Continue ReadingPacific Maritime Magazine News Online for May 12, 2015
SUBSCRIBE TO THE PRINT EDITION INSIDE PACIFIC MARITIME MAGAZINE Fidley Watch: Useful Idiots By Chris Philps Managing Editor There is some debate as to whether Russian Leader Vladimir Lenin actually used the term “useful idiots” to refer to communist sympathizers in the US, but there is no doubt that he said, “Give […]
Continue ReadingPort of Redwood City Currents: Why Ports are Gathering in Washington This Week
www.redwoodcityport.com May 12, 2015 Our News…. Why Ports Gathering in Washington, D.C. Photos from at 77th Annual South Bay Opening Day of Sailing Season Keep in Touch […]
Continue ReadingWEDA’s Dredging Summit & Expo 2015
The Western Dredging Association’s 2015 Dredging Summit and Expo will be held at the Westin Galleria in Houston, Texas from June 22-25. The participants will have the opportunity to witness an outstanding program with more than 60 technical papers and plenty of opportunities to connect with others in the industry during the reception, site tours, […]
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