Public Policy Institute of California: Groundwater is one of California’s greatest hidden assets—but minimal regulation has led to over-use and other problems. This fact sheet outlines a range of issues, many of which can be addressed by statewide reform. » READ MORE HERE: <http://cts.vresp.com/c/?PublicPolicyInstitut/593e8d24f8/0ed870b9f7/acf8496df4/i=1106>
Continue ReadingACWA eNews for June 11, 2014 in ACWA eNews ACWA’s eNews is a weekly roundup of California water news and events. Manage your subscription here. State Water Board to Hear Report on Urban Water Conservation Submitted by Pamela Martineau on Wed, 06/11/2014 – 2:24pm Urban water suppliers and other stakeholders will provide an update to the […]
Continue ReadingState Water Resources Control Board: At the link below, please find a Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment and Notice of Public Workshop, Public Hearing & Filing on the proposed Amendments to Statewide Water Quality Control Plans to Control Trash and the Draft Staff Report, Including the Draft Substitute Environmental Documentation. Notice – Trash Controls […]
Continue ReadingState Water Resources Control Board: At the link below please fin a Notice of Opportunity for Public Comment on proposed Underground Storage Tank Case Closure Pursuant to Health and Safety Codes Section 25296.10 – KCB Management, LLC (Responsible Party) – Sprouts Market, 1751 Westwood Boulevard, West Hollywood, Los Angeles County. Comment Deadline is August 8, […]
Continue ReadingThis morning the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) are extending the public comment period for the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) proposed rule from July 21 until October 20, 2014, an additional 91 days. This is in response to numerous requests received by the agencies to extend the […]
Continue ReadingA coalition of organizations, including the Bay Planning Coalition, recently submitted a letter requesting an Extension of Comment Period on EPA and Corps Proposed Rule Defining Waters of the United States” Under the Clean Water Act. Please find the final submitted letter at the link below. Wetlands – Coalition Letter Requesting Extension of WOTUS Comment Period 2014
Continue ReadingWashington, Jun 9 – The House Appropriations Committee today released the fiscal year 2015 Energy and Water Development, and Related Agencies Appropriations bill, which will be considered in subcommittee tomorrow. The legislation provides annual funding for national defense nuclear weapons activities, the Army Corps of Engineers, various programs under the Department of Energy, and other related […]
Continue ReadingJune 6, 2014 Letters Needed on ACWA-Supported Water Bond Principles Final Vehicle Expected to Emerge for Vote after State Budget Passes The next four weeks will be critical to the success of a water bond in 2014. Legislative leaders in both the Assembly and Senate are now engaging in the water bond discussion, and negotiations […]
Continue ReadingThe Government Accountability Office (GAO) issued its report on cybersecurity challenges facing US ports. It recommends that the US Coast Guard conduct a broad-based risk assessment that fully addresses cyber-security threats, vulnerabilities, and consequences and use this assessment to inform its maritime security guidance. It further recommends that the Coast Guard determine whether the maritime […]
Continue ReadingFollow the link below for the California Political Week Newsletter for June 2014. Calpeek’s Newsletter #22 for 2014
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