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.
Draft Conservation Plan for Gray Wolves in California: Provides strategies for habitat improvement, species protection, and management of gray wolves in California. Agency: California Department of Fish and Wildlife Status: Draft available for public comment, January workshops scheduled in Yreka, Long Beach and Sacramento. Comment period ends February 15, 2016. Information on the draft plan and related documents can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: RCRC is seeking member county input. RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org
Addition of Gray Wolf to List of California Endangered Species: Adds the gray wolf to the list of endangered species under the California Endangered Species Act. Agency: California Fish and Game Commission Status: Comment period ended December 7, 2015, Commission decided to list species at December 10, 2015 meeting in San Diego. Regulatory language and related documents can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: Click here. RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org
Proposed Exceptional Events Rule Revisions and Draft Wildfire Guidance: Revises the Exceptional Events Rule to clarify demonstration of events such as prescribed burns and wildfires, provides guidance to air agencies on procedures. Agency: United States Environmental Protection Agency Status: Draft available for public comment, comments due January 19, 2016. Proposed regulatory language and related documents can be accessed here. RCRC Comments: RCRC is seeking member county input. RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org