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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 10, 2014
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State Water Board Proposes Emergency Statewide Water Conservation Regulations

ACWA Regulatory Advisory July 9, 2014 State Water Board Proposes Emergency Statewide Water Conservation Regulations Urban Water Agencies Could Be Required to File Monthly Water Usage Reports Stepping up its call to increase water conservation during the state’s worsening drought, the State Water Resources Control Board this morning released proposed statewide emergency water conservation regulations […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 9, 2014
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News Alert: Harbor Maintenance Funding Amendment Update

The Hahn amendment was debated, and a vote will occur later. Please see the below from Jim Sartucci for further information, including the Final Hahn/Huizenga amendment and transcript of debate. Hahn Amendment: Army Corps of Engineers Water Protection Projects Rep. Hahn, D-Calif., offered an amendment that would increase funding for the operation and maintenance of various existing […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 9, 2014
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The San Francisco Bay Joint Venture Bulletin: July 9, 2014

            SAN FRANCISCO BAY JOINT VENTURE – BULLETIN     WHAT DO ALL OF THESE PROJECTS HAVE IN COMMON? … Breuner Marsh SF Bay Living Shorelines Hamilton Wetlands Yosemite Slough South Bay Salt Ponds Invasive Spartina Treatment Sears Point Bahia Napa Sonoma Marshes Haire Property Acquisition Lower Redwood Creek … THEY WERE ALL […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 9, 2014
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House Holds Hearing on Proposed Waters of the United States Rule

The House Science, Space, and Technology Committee held a hearing to examine the impacts of EPA’s proposed “Definition of the ‘Waters of United States’ Under the Clean Water Act” rule on July 9th. The full Committee hearing, entitled “Navigating the Clean Water Act: Is Water Wet?”, provided members the opportunity to ask EPA Deputy Administrator […]

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  • onJuly 9, 2014
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Harbor maintenance funding amendment hits House floor today

An amendment will be offered today from Rep. Hahn and Huizenga that increases the Harbor Maintenance Trust Fund (HMTF) funding in Energy and Water Appropriations bill to WRRDA target level – $1.165 billion.  (see PDF of amendment here). Representatives Hahn and Huizenga are going to offer the attached amendment to the House FY15 Energy & Water Appropriations […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 9, 2014
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California Drought and Water News for July 9, 2014

Associated Press: California considers mandatory water restrictions NBC Southern California: California Board Considers Fines for Water Wasters McClatchy Washington Bureau: As farm interests line up against water regs, EPA officials begin the hard sell Stockton Record: Delta water getting saltier, fish kills show NBC Southern California: California Drought Creates Extreme Fire Danger, Low Water Reserves Capital Public Radio: Drought Gives […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 9, 2014
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Notice of Proposed Emergency Rulemaking – Urban Water Conservation Drought

At the links below, please find the Proposed Emergency Regulations pertaining to the Prohibition of Activities and Mandatory Actions During the Drought Emergency; Notice of Proposed Emergency Rulemaking; Emergency Regulations Digest; and Fact Sheet. This item will be considered at the July 15, 2014 State Water Board meeting.  The State Water Board is particularly interested in […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 9, 2014
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Energy and Fuel News for July 9, 2014

The Washington Post: EU urging U.S. to lift crude oil, gas export restrictions, document shows Reuters: U.S. shale revolutionizes oil, gas exploration, production Fuel Fix: Colo. shale gas producer plans to go public Reuters: Chile’s ENAP to import U.S. shale gas in 2015, reports say

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onJuly 8, 2014
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Water Job Opportunities for July 8th, 2014

• El Toro Water District, Lake Forest    Project Engineer • East Bay Municipal Utility District, Oakland    Wastewater Control Inspector II • South Placer Municipal Utility District, Rocklin    General Manager • Inland Empire Utilities Agency, Chino    Mechanic II • City of Hillsboro (OR) Water Department    Water Distribution Instrumentation Technician • City […]

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