RCRC members are encouraged to submit comments on regulatory matters to state and federal regulatory bodies, and to provide a copy to RCRC’s Government Affairs staff. Click “Read More” to access information related to the current status of regulations impacting California’s rural counties.
2015 State Responsibility Area (SRA) Review and Proposed Changes: Evaluates and proposes changes to lands considered State Responsibility Area (SRA). Agency: CAL FIRE/California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Status: Board to consider approving the changes on March 4, 2015. Public meetings to be announced shortly. Information on the program can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: Staff is seeking input from member counties. RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants; Threatened Species Status for West Coast Distinct Population Segment of Fisher: Proposes to list the west coast distinct population of fisher as threatened under the U.S. Endangered Species Act. Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Status: Draft published on October 7, 2014 for a 90-day comment period. Comment deadline ended on February 4, 2015. Proposed regulation and related documents can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: Click here RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org
Grazing Regulatory Action Project (GRAP): Develops a program to enhance the environmental benefits and mitigate water quality impacts of livestock grazing. Agency: State Water Resources Control Board Status: Board recently completed closed, invitation-only listening sessions with targeted stakeholders, as well as initial public meetings to discuss the project. Initial draft proposal expected in early 2015. Information on the program can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: Staff is seeking input from member counties. RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org