News from the Port of Redwood City:
www.redwoodcityport.com May 2013 Total tonnage for all commodities that crossed Port docks during the first three quarters of fiscal […]
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From POLITICO Pro: MARAD Chief Stepping Down
5/13/13 11:31 AM EDT The administrator of the Department of Transportation’s Maritime Administration, David Matsuda, announced today that he is stepping down. Matsuda, who had also served as Sen. Frank Lautenberg’s primary transportation counsel, has led MARAD for three years, working on issues like the cleanup of the California Suisun Bay fleet site and fixing […]
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Bay Area IRWM Plan Update: Chapters Available
Two draft chapters are now available for public review as part of the Bay Area IRWM Plan Update process: Chapter 7: Impacts and Benefits Chapter 12: Relation to Water Planning Please visit the BAIRWMP website at http://bairwmp.org/bairwm-2013-plan-update/public-drafts/drafts to access the draft chapters. How to provide comments Please submit your substantive comments on Chapters 7 […]
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ESA Welcomes Tim Rimpo as Air Quality Program Manager
Join us in welcoming Tim Rimpo. As Director of our Air and Noise Technical Service Group and Air Quality Program Manager, Tim’s depth of experience conducting air quality and climate change impact and planning studies translates into realistic and cost-effective approaches to meet our clients’ air quality regulatory obligations. Tim brings 28 years of […]
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President’s Office Releases Administration Policy on WRDA, S. 601
The Office of President today released a Statement of Administration Policy on S. 601 – Water Resources Development Act of 2013. The Administration expressed several significant concerns with S. 601, related to spending controls, transparency and the increase in Federal versus non-Federal responsibilities. Clearly the Administration does not understand the importance of S. 601, introduced […]
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A Message from the Bay Trail: They’re finally here! The newly updated and completely re-designed Bay Trail maps have arrived and we couldn’t be happier. They are a steal at $14.95 (plus tax), and you can purchase them at the full board meeting on June 27th in Tiburon, or you can buy them today from […]
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From the San Francisco Chronicle: “A Worthy Plan for the Oakland Army Base”
San Francisco Chronicle Editorial: A Worthy Plan for the Oakland Army Base
Continue ReadingBriscoe Ivester & Bazel Newsletter, May 6, 2013
Newsletter May 6, 2013 U.S. DISTRICT COURT DISMISSES SUIT CLAIMING THAT EPA VIOLATED THE ENDANGERED SPECIES ACT WITH RESPECT TO HUNDREDS OF PESTICIDES A U.S. District Court in California has dismissed a suit by citizens groups alleging that the Environmental Protection Agency violated the Endangered Species Act (“ESA”) by failing to consult […]
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Delta Vision Strategic Plan Evaluation
The Delta Vision Foundation Invites You to Evaluate Implementation Progress for the Delta Vision Strategic Plan The Delta Vision Foundation invites your perspectives on the progress and effectiveness of efforts to implement the Delta Vision Strategic Plan and subsequent implementing legislation. Please take a few moments to help assess the actions of state agencies (Governor’s […]
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Call for Proposals for Priority Conservation Area Program
The State Coastal Conservancy (SCC), in cooperation with Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) and Association of Bay Area Governments (ABAG), is pleased to issue a call for proposals for the Priority Conservation Area Program. This pilot program focuses on the Priority Conservation Areas (PCAs) in Alameda, Contra Costa, San Francisco, San Mateo, and Santa Clara […]
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