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.
Endangered and Threatened Wildlife and Plants: Revisions to the Regulations for Petitions. Changes the regulations concerning petitions to list species to require petitioners to solicit information from relevant state wildlife agencies prior to submitting a petition. Agency: U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service/National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration Status: Draft released for public comment, comments due July 20, 2015. The Federal Register notice, including instructions on filing comments, can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: Staff is seeking input from member counties. RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org
Waiver of Waste Discharge Requirements for Marijuana Cultivation and Associated Activities. Creates a water quality regulatory structure to address impacts from marijuana cultivation activities. Agency: North Coast Regional Water Quality Control Board Status: Draft published for a 45-day comment period, comments due on June 8, 2015. Public hearing in Eureka on May 7, 2015. Proposed order and related documents can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: Click here RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org