Bloomberg Businessweek: API: U.S. crude output hit highest level since March 1986 last month Rigzone: Exec: Global offshore to see long-term expenditure growth Bloomberg: Shale drillers see new challenges Fuel Fix: EPA postpones decision on methane emissions reduction plan for oil, gas Oil & Gas Journal: Report: Federal fracking rules less likely to be issued by new Congress
Continue ReadingFollow the links below to view the following news and regulations from the U.S. Coast Guard in regards to abandoned vessels: NOAA ERMA User Guide USCG Sector San Francisco Abandoned Vessel Reporting form Funding Opportunity: FY2015 Community-based Marine Debris Removal
Continue ReadingThe 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 […]
Continue ReadingACWA 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 […]
Continue ReadingThis 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.
Continue ReadingSenate approves Obama’s energy nominees Hannah Northey, E&E reporter Published: Wednesday, December 17, 2014 The Senate last night in a flurry of activity confirmed a handful of President Obama’s energy picks along with more than three dozen noncontroversial nominees, including a few who weren’t expected to cross the finish line. The upper chamber voted unanimously […]
Continue ReadingCalifornia Capitol Hill Bulletin Volume 21, Bulletin 29 – December 14, 2014 Click here to view online. CONTENTS OF THIS ISSUE: Appropriations: Congress Sends FY15 Funding Bill To President Resources: House Passes California Drought Bill Immigration: Senate Judiciary Discusses Executive Actions; Focuses on Keeping Families Together Immigration: House Judiciary Discusses Improving Accountability on Unaccompanied Alien […]
Continue ReadingAssociated Press: The latest on powerful storm sweeping across Northern California McClatchy Washington Bureau: California lawmakers look to 2015 for drought legislation Los Angeles Times: How much will heavy rains ease California’s drought? Los Angeles Times: Gardeners, nurseries struggle to adapt as drought cuts their business Capital Public Radio: Strong Storms May Not Improve California Water Supply Much PBS News […]
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the State Water Resources Control Board. Click here to view the Notice of Public Hearing and Opportunity for Public Comment on the Amendments to Water Quality Order 2013-0002-DWQ (as Amended by Order 2014-0078-DWQ) Statewide General Aquatic Weed Control Permit for Residual Aquatic Pesticide Discharges.
Continue ReadingThis is a message from the California Regional Water Quality Control Board, Central Valley (5). Click here to view the Notice of Rescheduled Public Hearing for the 2014 Joint Triennial Review of the Water Quality Control Plans for the Sacramento River and San Joaquin River Basins and the Tulare Lake Basin. The public hearing that […]
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