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.
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, comment date extended to February 3, 2016. Proposed regulatory language and related documents can be downloaded here. RCRC Comments: RCRC is seeking member county input. RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org
Draft Conservation Plan for Gray Wolves in California: Provides strategies and potential actions for the management and conservation of gray wolves in California. Agency: California Department of Fish and Wildlife Status: Draft available for public comment, comments due February 15, 2016. Draft plan and related documents can be downloaded here. RCRC Comments: RCRC is seeking member county input. RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org