Category: Public Policy

Revised Notice of Opportunity to Comment on Proposed Amendments to Ocean Plan and ISWEBE Plan

 This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board A Revised Notice of Opportunity to Comment on the Proposed Amendments to both the Water Quality Control Plan for Ocean Waters of California (Ocean Plan), and the Water Quality Control Plan for Inland Surface Waters, Enclosed Bays, and Estuaries of California (ISWEBE Plan) to […]

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Governor Brown Turns to Bruce Babbit to Forge Consensus on Delta Tunnels

WESTERN WATER: Calif. governor brings out big gun on delta tunnels: Bruce Babbitt Debra Kahn, E&E reporter Published: Wednesday, July 20, 2016 California Gov. Jerry Brown (D) is turning to a prominent former Clinton administration official to help forge consensus on a plan to revamp the state’s central water hub. Former Interior Secretary Bruce Babbitt […]

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Rescheduled Public Hearing for Nancy K. Donovan and Stephen J. Peters Case

   This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board A Notice of Rescheduled Public Hearing to determine whether to issue a Cease and Desist Order and whether to impose Administrative Civil Liability against Nancy K. Donovan and Stephen J. Peters – Unnamed Stream tributary to Maple Creek thence Rancheria Creek thence Navarro River. […]

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ACWA eNews for July 20, 2016

ACWA eNews for July 20, 2016 ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Blog Post: New Strategy on Delta Smelt a Step in the Right Direction Submitted by Lisa Lien-Mager on Wed, 07/20/2016 – 4:31pm With the release of the Delta Smelt Resiliency Strategy, state and federal agencies have outlined […]

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BPC Joins in Letter to Request Extended Public Comment Period for Proposed Procedures for Discharges of Dredged or Fill Materials to Waters of the State

In a formal e-mail to the Chair and Executive Director of the State Water Resources Control Board (State Board), Bay Planning Coalition joined with other organizations to request that the State Board conduct additional outreach and extend the public comment period in regards to the Proposed Amendments to the California Ocean Plan and Inland Surface […]

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ACWA Outreach Alert on Proposition 53/Cortopassi Initiative

Proposition 53 Could Undermine Local Control and Water Projects ACWA Opposes “Cortopassi Initiative” on November Ballot Proposition 53, also known as the “Cortopassi Initiative,” will appear on the Nov. 8 ballot. The measure, if approved by voters, would amend the California Constitution to require statewide voter approval of infrastructure projects financed through revenue bonds over […]

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Revised Drinking Water Fee Regulations Proposed by California Water Boards

   This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board The State Board proposes to adopt the regulations described in the attached file. The regulation text is an amendment of the Drinking Water Fee Regulations that were published in the California Regulatory Notice Register on April 29, 2016. The Notice of Proposed Rulemaking and […]

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ACWA eNews for July 13, 2016

ACWA eNews for July 13, 2016 State Water Board Releases Revised Proposed Fee Schedule for Drinking Water System Operating Fees Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 07/13/2016 – 4:56pm The State Water Resources Control Board has re-noticed the public water system annual operating fee regulations to revise the proposed fee schedule. Written comments on the […]

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Agenda Available for DMMO Meeting on July 13, 2016

Click here to download the agenda for the Dredged Material Management Office (DMMO) meeting on Wednesday, July 13, 2016. Visit the DMMO webpage at www.spn.usace.army.mil/missions/dredgingworkpermits.aspx for changes to the agenda.   NOTE: The meeting will be held at the San Francisco Bay Conservation and Development Commission (BCDC).  The address is 455 Golden Gate Avenue, Suite […]

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