Category: Public Policy

  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 23, 2014
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Draft technical report on the goods movement infrastructure, services, and trends (Task 2c report) from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission

Click here to view the Draft technical report on the goods movement infrastructure, services, and trends (Task 2c report) from the Metropolitan Transportation Commission. think of this as a baseline report. Please send any comments on the Task 2c report to Carolyn Clevenger at cclevenger@mtc.ca.gov by January 23rd.

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 22, 2014
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Notice of Public Hearing – Proposed Basin Plan Amendment to Remove MUN from Twelve Constructed/Modified Ag Dominated Water Bodies

This is a message from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley (5). Click here to view the Notice of Public Hearing concerning an amendment to the water quality control plan for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins to remove the Municipal and Domestic supply (MUN) beneficial use in twelve constructed and/or […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 19, 2014
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NEPA News – Administration Issues Major Climate Change Guidelines

NEPA News – Administration Issues Major Climate Change Guidelines An update from ENS Resources   On December 18, the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) released updated draft guidance for federal agencies on how they should consider greenhouse gas emissions and climate change when conducting reviews under National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).  The guidance […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 18, 2014
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Workforce Development Board December 2014 Newsletter

  E-Newsletter December 2014 Stephen Baiter Executive Director’s Message As 2014 draws to a close and we look toward a new year that will bring exciting changes to our public workforce system, I would like to acknowledge the Workforce Development Board’s accomplishments and highlight what is in store for 2015.   As the economy improves […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 18, 2014
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White House releases finalized Principles and Requirements for Federal Investments

The White House has released finalized Principles and Requirements (Guidelines) for federal investments in projects that affect water quality or flows.  There is a prohibition against this release in the recently passed 2015 appropriations bill so it remains unclear how the new P&R will proceed.  ACWA will provide further analysis of this document in the […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 18, 2014
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ACWA eNews for December 17, 2014

ACWA eNews for Dec. 17, 2014 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Senate President Pro Tem Kevin de León Announces Committee Chairs Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 12/17/2014 – 5:18pm Senate President Pro Tempore Kevin de León today announced committee chairs for the upcoming 2015-’16 […]

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  • by BPC Staff
  • onDecember 17, 2014
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Notice Of Public Hearing And Consideration Of Adoption – 303(D) List

This is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board.   Click here to view the Notice of Public Hearing and Consideration of Adoption on the Proposed Amendment to the Water Quality Control Policy for Developing the Clean Water Action Section 303(d) List. The Hearing is scheduled for February 3, 2015.

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