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In the Name of Clean Water Millions of Acres are Proposed for Federal Control

Green Building Law Update

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy is quoted as saying the new rule will expand the scope of waters of the United States by “only about 3%” but that 3% represents millions of acres that are not today regulated. This final rule was issued after over 1 million public comments on the proposal.

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In the Name of Clean Water Millions of Acres are Proposed for Federal Control

Green Building Law Update

EPA Administrator Gina McCarthy is quoted as saying the new rule will expand the scope of waters of the United States by “only about 3%” but that 3% represents millions of acres that are not today regulated. This final rule was issued after over 1 million public comments on the proposal.

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

This history combined with the Federal Acquisition Streamlining Act (FASA) in 1994 which regulates the use of IDIQ, and availability of tools, cost data, services, and technology by more innovative JOC vendors, have made JOC more transparent, efficient, and competitive. 30, 2001, p. European Commission, 2013. Menches, C.

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

Green Building Law Update

Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. Finally, the bill adds the People’s Counsel as a member of the Maryland Commission on Climate Change and the Maryland Zero Emission Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Council. Carbon Reduction.

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Rhode Island Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Rhode Island Historical and Preservation Heritage Commission Low-Interest Loans : The Historical Preservation Loan Fund is available to preserve properties listed on the State Register of Historic Places by providing low-interest loans to public, non-profit, or private owners. Thereafter, the rate will be 1.67%.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Updated May 9, 2001. Jerry Brown fired the two state regulators who had overseen a 70 percent decline in state drilling permits since 2008, a notable turnaround for a state leader who in his first stint as governor in the 1970s pioneered many of California’s landmark environmental protection statutes. Last year, CA Gov.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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The developer, Houston-based Clean Line Energy, is awaiting approval from regulators in Iowa and Illinois before going ahead with the direct current line. A 2009 study commissioned by the State of Utah has identified 2,166 MW of geothermal potential existing with the state.