Sentences with phrase «issued in state waters»

Much water has passed under the bridge since the California Coastal Sanctuary was created 23 years ago, and, as intended, NO NEW LEASES have been issued in State waters; additionally, one of the exemptions to the Sanctuary has become essentially moot now that the Ellwood leases have been quitclaimed to the State.

Not exact matches

Colin Barnett has moved to sideline water as a political issue as the state heads towards an election in 2013.

«We've got too many core issues that we need to be worried about in this state - education, transportation, water, many more.

Municipal Bond Funds invest primarily in municipal bonds which are debt issued by state governments, local governments, and government agencies such as a port authority or water board.

So the alarmist community has reacted predictably by issuing ever more apocalyptic statements, like the federal report» Global Change Impacts in the United States» issued last week which predicts more frequent heat waves, rising water temperatures, more wildfires, rising disease levels, and rising sea levels — headlined, in a paper I read, as «Getting Warmer.»

«Whether he was leading the charge on the Child Safe Products Act, or making sure regulations are in place that will safeguard our drinking water from hydraulic fracturing, Tony has kept the environment a top issue in the Senate,» the email states.

Assembly Speaker Carl Heastie on Monday insisted the never - held hearings on water quality issues in the state were not prompted by a request from Gov. Andrew Cuomo's office.

In April, the governor issued the first mandatory statewide water use restrictions in California history, after snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains — which provide 60 percent of the state's water — fell to the lowest levels ever recordeIn April, the governor issued the first mandatory statewide water use restrictions in California history, after snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains — which provide 60 percent of the state's water — fell to the lowest levels ever recordein California history, after snowpack in the Sierra Nevada Mountains — which provide 60 percent of the state's water — fell to the lowest levels ever recordein the Sierra Nevada Mountains — which provide 60 percent of the state's water — fell to the lowest levels ever recorded.

ALBANY — The Senate's Independent Democratic Conference has made raising the age of criminal responsibility a priority for this session, but some Democrats of color in the state Assembly are wary that the breakaway group will «water down» the issue and question its motives for pushing the measure.

Before people filled the auditorium at Hoosick Falls Junior - Senior High School for a state Senate hearing chaired by Marchione on the Hoosick Falls and Petersburgh water crises and other water quality issues, Shaun Francis held a news conference to unveil a billboard critical of his opponent's response to the discovery of perfluorooctanoic acid, a suspected cancer - causing chemical, in both the village water system and wells in the village and surrounding town of Hoosick.

But now, McLaughlin, a state assemblyman from Rensselaer County, is stepping up his efforts to shame his fellow Republicans in the upper house into holding hearings on water quality issues in Hoosick Falls.

Rep. Chris Gibson was critical of his fellow Republicans in the state Senate in a radio interview on Friday for not pushing for legislative hearings on the Hoosick Falls water contamination issue.

We are fighting for your air, your land, and your water by being your voice in the state Capitol, issuing the Conservation Scorecard, and electing pro-conservation candidates to office.

Nonetheless, state environmental officials downplayed residents» complaints and vehemently disputed local studies that found a link between elevated blood - lead levels among children and the water source switch, until, in October, Snyder conceded the situation had become a «public safety issue» and announced a $ 12m plan to transfer Flint back to its previous supply with the city of Detroit.

As we continue the strong efforts of the Governor's Water Quality Rapid Response Team, the work of the Finger Lakes Water Hub and the state's investments to study algae blooms will be valuable resources in helping New Yorkers understand and mitigate this emerging issue,» said DEC Commissioner Basil Seggos.

What is in serious doubt, however, is the ensuing overreaction of the Suffolk County Legislature, which subsequently passed legislation effectively requiring all county residents operating «a pleasure vessel upon the waters of Suffolk County» to take an 11 - hour boating safety course and pass a final exam before being issued a boating safety certificate by «the Commission of the NYS Department of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation; by the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary; or by any other entity that offers a boating course that meets the standards set by the National Association of Boating Law Administrators.»

«Whatever criticisms one could have about the early response in Hoosick Falls, I think this proposal is a laudable attempt for the state to get its hands around these issues, «said Dan Shapley, Riverkeeper's water quality expert.

If that water issue was in Westchester County you can be sure he would have every state agency descend on the place and fix it quick!

State lawmakers have held three hearings on water issues over the last several weeks, and Gov. Andrew Cuomo this month signed legislation that would require all schools to test for lead in school drinking water.

Cuomo made the announcement on the mayoral control extension as part of a broader agreement on a range of issues, including an extension of state control of the New York Racing Association, testing for lead in school drinking water and new flexibility for charter schools to allow them to switch to the Board of Trustees of State University of New York for oversstate control of the New York Racing Association, testing for lead in school drinking water and new flexibility for charter schools to allow them to switch to the Board of Trustees of State University of New York for oversState University of New York for oversight.

The congressional oversight of the PFOA situation in Hoosick Falls comes as the Democratic - led state Assembly plans hearings on water quality issues in early September, assessing issues on both Long Island and in the Capital Region.

Mr Alaba Ogunsajo, EU representative in his goodwill message said his body would be intervening in the issue of water and sanitation in three states of Ekiti, Adamawa and Plateau.

The minister, while addressing the State House journalists shortly after the FEC meeting, said the policy looked at «all the different inter-sectoral issues that we have whether it is with water, health, power or agriculture and bring them in to have a multi-sectoral response.

The Senate IDC has made raising the age of criminal responsibility a priority for this session, but some Democrats of color in the state Assembly are wary that the breakaway group will «water down» the issue and question its motives for pushing the measure.

The Poughkeepsie Journal wants the state to do more to preserve and protect water quality, noting the contamination issues in Flint, Michigan are far fro isolated.

«We need the state health department to focus on the water supply issues fast... State health dept seems to be relying on negotiations between the mayor and the company,» Enck wrote in a November 13 email to colleastate health department to focus on the water supply issues fast... State health dept seems to be relying on negotiations between the mayor and the company,» Enck wrote in a November 13 email to colleaState health dept seems to be relying on negotiations between the mayor and the company,» Enck wrote in a November 13 email to colleagues.

«The CRC is giving Floridians the opportunity to vote «yes» on several important issues including ethics reform in government, rights for victims of crime, prohibiting oil drilling in state waters, and necessary education reforms,» Chairman

Governor Cuomo has directed state agencies to assist local communities in Cayuga, Jefferson, Monroe, Niagara, Orleans, and Wayne counties for possible flooding issues due to rising water levels on Lake Ontario and is urging all residents in the region to prepare for flooding.

Hoosick Falls already has inspired a new state response to water quality issues in municipalities across New York.

In April, the state Assembly is expected to hold hearings on water quality issues in light of Hoosick FallIn April, the state Assembly is expected to hold hearings on water quality issues in light of Hoosick Fallin light of Hoosick Falls.

New Mexico's next governor should be ready to confront the state's critical water issues on his or her first day in office.

Riverkeeper is actively involoved in litigation, advocacy, and public education surrounding the issue of shale gas extraction and related infrastructure, particularly because of the potential impacts on New York State's drinking water supplies.

A joint statement issued by the state Department of Environmental Conservation and Department of Health pushed back on the comments made by a top official at the Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday that the state did not act swiftly when warned of a chemical contamination in Hoosick Falls's drinking water.

As the Cuomo administration struggles to divert blame for the debacle in Hoosick Falls environmentalists and others point to the Tappan Zee loan episode as evidence that the administration has repeatedly not fully recognized major clean water and water infrastructure issues facing the state.

In May, Ciaravino declared a state of emergency and issued warnings about Newburgh's municipal water supply, which tested at more than 140 parts per trillion for PFOS.

The coastal contingency plan is a potentially powerful chit for New York officials to use in bargaining with Indian Point over its closure, since the federal Clean Water Act gives states control over water quality isWater Act gives states control over water quality iswater quality issues.

A report issued in April by the New York Attorney General's office found that microbeads were present in 74 percent of water samples taken from 34 municipal and private treatment plants across the state.

A state task force on drinking water quality will begin addressing emerging contaminants and issues in New York communities.

Turning to the ongoing controversy over the state's response to water quality issues in Hoosick Falls and elsewhere, Cox called Gov. Andrew Cuomo's handling of the PFOA contamination crisis «despicable.»

In a statement, Republican Majority Leader John Flanagan said the hearings would allow the Senate «to explore the sources of water contamination, examine state and federal oversight issues, and determine how we can prevent this from happening in the future.&raquIn a statement, Republican Majority Leader John Flanagan said the hearings would allow the Senate «to explore the sources of water contamination, examine state and federal oversight issues, and determine how we can prevent this from happening in the future.&raquin the future.»

«The Senate's budget plan takes bold and necessary steps toward providing the resources our state desperately needs to ensure the long - term safety of our drinking water and wastewater infrastructure,» Flanagan said in a statement issued Sunday.

On Monday, the city of Newburgh, in Orange County, declared a state of emergency and issued warnings about its municipal water supply.

On Sept. 7, the state Assembly and Senate will hold what could be a contentious joint hearing in Albany on water quality issues.

He also wants to increase the state's Superfund program to expedite the cleanup of hazardous waste that may impact drinking water sources — an issue in the contamination crisis in Rensselaer County and elsewhere.

The New York State Public Service Commission Thursday is scheduled to decide whether to approve a surcharge for a proposed water project in Rockland County along with a related issue.

In defending their response, state officials pointed out that in 2009, the E.P.A. issued a provisional health advisory on PFOA, placing the safe level for drinking water at 400 parts per trillioIn defending their response, state officials pointed out that in 2009, the E.P.A. issued a provisional health advisory on PFOA, placing the safe level for drinking water at 400 parts per trillioin 2009, the E.P.A. issued a provisional health advisory on PFOA, placing the safe level for drinking water at 400 parts per trillion.

The state of emergency declared by Cuomo allows the Department of Environmental Conservation to issue emergency permits for protective measures against high Lake Ontario waters, and Cuomo also created a rapid response team, a flood information hotline and deployed 20 National Guard members to help in flood reactions.

But in a state where water quality issues are making headlines — a carcinogenic material was found in Hoosick Falls» water supply, and communities in the Adirondack Park continue to struggle with a wide range of water quality issues — the commissioner said he was relieved that the problem in Keene was limited to replacing a piece of equipment.

A number of states and the U.S. Geological Survey have issued reports in recent weeks highlighting sharp drops in regional water levels due to increased groundwater pumping.

In 2014, Arizona's Department of Water Resources issued a plan for sustaining the state's water supply into the fuWater Resources issued a plan for sustaining the state's water supply into the fuwater supply into the future.