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.
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
California Carpet Stewardship Plan Annual Report: The Carpet America Recovery Effort (CARE) has submitted their annual report for review and approval. Agency: CalRecycle Status: Report posted July 1, 2014, comment period extended to August 29, 2014. RCRC comments: Staff is seeking input from member counties. The Annual Report can be accessed here. RCRC Advocate: Mary Pitto mpitto@rcrcnet.org
Preliminary Discussion Draft of Updates to the CEQA Guidelines: The preliminary discussion draft of updates to the CEQA Guidelines implement SB 743 (Steinberg, 2013) and address the evaluation of transportation impacts under CEQA. Agency: The Governor’s Office of Planning and Research (OPR) Status: Draft language released August 6, 2014 with comments due by October 10, 2014. RCRC comments: Staff is seeking input from member counties. A copy of the preliminary discussion draft can be accessed here. RCRC Advocate: Mary Pitto mpitto@rcrcnet.org