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.
SRA Fire Safe Regulations Update, 2014: Updates existing regulations to amend requirements on fire access roads and other issues. Agency: California Board of Forestry and Fire Protection Status: The Board made some slight changes to the amendments at their August 27, 2014 meeting, and will release them for a 15-day comment period in September. The final hearing is set for October 1, 2014. RCRC Comments: Click here. RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org
Definition of “Waters of the United States” Under the Clean Water Act: Changes the definition of “Waters of the United States” in the Clean Water Act and expands federal jurisdiction over waterways. Agency: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers Status: Draft published on April 21, 2014 for a 180-day comment period, comments due October 20, 2014. RCRC Comments: Click here RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org
Preliminary Draft Staff Report on the SB 375 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target Update Process: Identifies issues to be considered in the first four year review of the regional passenger vehicle greenhouse gas (GHG) emission reduction targets for the 18 Metropolitan Planning Organizations (MPOs) for 2020 and 2035. Agency: Air Resources Board. Status: Click here. RCRC Advocate: Mary Pitto mpitto@rcrcnet.org.
Air Toxics Hot Spots Draft Guidance Manual: Provides an updated method to estimate health risks from air pollution sources that will increase the number of facilities subject to the “Hot Spots” program, requiring additional notifications or plans for reducing emissions. The draft Guidance Manual can be accessed here. Agency: Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment Status: Draft language posted June 28, 2014 for a 45-day public comment period. Comments extended to August 18, 2014. RCRC comments: RCRC joined CalChamber and others expressing concerns with the draft Guidance Manual. Click here. RCRC Advocate: Mary Pitto mpitto@rcrcnet.org