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.  

Resource Management Planning.  Amends existing regulations that establish the procedures used to prepare, revise, or amend land use plans pursuant to the Federal Land Policy and Management Act.  Agency: U.S. Bureau of Land Management Status: Proposed regulatory language and related documents can be accessed hereRCRC Comments: RCRC’s letter can be accessed here.  RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org

Short-Lived Climate Pollutant Reduction Strategy.  Mandated by Senate Bill 605 (Lara), establishes strategies to reduce emissions from short-lived climate pollutants such as black carbon and methane.  Agency: California Air Resources Board Status: Second draft published for public comment, comment period ends May 26, 2016.  Workshop scheduled in Sacramento on April 26, 2016, Board hearing on May 19, 2016.  Draft Strategy and related documents can be accessed here.  RCRC Comments: RCRC’s letter can be accessed here.  RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org

Lake and Streambed Alteration Program Fee Increase.  Proposes to increase all fees by 129 percent, as well as establishing a fee for remediation of marijuana cultivation sites.  Agency: California Department of Fish and Wildlife Status: Draft available for public comment, comment period ends June 13, 2016.  Public hearing scheduled in Sacramento on June 13, 2016.  Draft proposal and related documents can be accessed here.  RCRC Comments: RCRC staff is seeking member county input.  RCRC Advocate: Staci Heaton sheaton@rcrcnet.org