On September 19, 2011, the State Water Board adopted Resolution 2011-0042, which adjusted waste discharge permit fees to conform to the revenue levels set forth in the Budget Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-12. Click here for the Amendments.
Continue ReadingOn September 19, 2011, the State Water Board adopted Resolution No. 2011-0043, which revised the emergency water rights fee regulations and schedules consistent with the revenue levels set forth in the Budget Act for Fiscal Year (FY) 2011-12. View the Water Rights Emergency Regulations
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Continue ReadingA September 30 article in the SF Business Times notes that the U.S. Coast Guard, which regulates traffic on the bay, is convening a special group to decide how to balance racing and bay commerce . . . America’s Cup officials said they are prepared to devise ways for racing and commerce to coexist […]
Continue ReadingThe Regional Monitoring Program (RMP) Annual Meeting is a little less than one week away, on Tuesday 10/4 from 9:00am-4:00pm. The theme this year is Pollutant Effects on Aquatic Life. Click here to register and view the agenda.
Continue ReadingThe 2011 Navy League National Convention is only weeks away from 10/26-10/30 at the Marriott Chattanooga, TN. For more information, access the program.
Continue ReadingThe Scoping Meeting for a Statewide Policy for Nutrient Control in Inland Surface Waters in California is scheduled for October 27, 2011. Comment Deadline is November 10, 2011 by 12 noon. Read more in the Nutrient Scoping Document.
Continue ReadingBCDC will vote on proposed Bay Plan Amendment No. 1-08 concerning climate change at the October 6, 2011 Commission meeting. Meeting materials are available on the Commission’s website: http://www.bcdc.ca.gov/proposed_bay_plan/bp_amend_1-08.shtml The following items have been posted: 1. Revised Staff Report and Staff Recommendation 2. Response to Public Comments 3. Commission’s Resolution to Adopt the Amendment 4. […]
Continue ReadingTwo bills have passed the California Legislature that will expedite judicial review of particular development projects subject to the California Environmental Quality Act (CEQA). Rather than challenging project approvals in the trial courts, the bills grant the state Courts of Appeal original jurisdiction. SB 292: applies to a new NFL football stadium and convention center […]
Continue ReadingDate: October 27, 2011 (11:00 AM – 12:00 PM PDT) Agenda Welcome and Introductions (Penny McDaniel & Dan Brown, WCC Co-Leads) CARB Marine Vessel and Port Equipment Rule/Reg Update (CARB) http://www.arb.ca.gov/ports/marinevess/marinevess.htm, http://www.arb.ca.gov/ports/cargo/cargo.htm, http://www.arb.ca.gov/ports/marinevess/harborcraft.htm Zero Emission Technology Roadmap overview and status update (Heather Tomely & Kevin Maggay, San Pedro Bay Ports) http://www.portoflosangeles.org/newsroom/2011_releases/news_082211_roadmap.asp Zero emissions technologies […]
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