Antonio Bussalacchi, President of the University Corporation for Atmospheric Research, and Dr. Chris D’Elia, GOMURC Board member and Dean of the LSU College of the Coast and Environment, recently wrote a guest column for the Advocate entitled “After BP Spill, protecting the Gulf region requires even more money.” Given the sunsetting of spill-funded programs like Read More
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EPA seeks public response to proposed changes to Clean Water Act
The Environmental Protection Agency and the Department of the Army will be seeking public comments on their proposal to change the definition of “Waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS) as applied in the Clean Water Act. According to the 12/28/19 Federal Register Notice, a related public hearing will be held January 23, 2019 in Kansas City, Read More
Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council seeking public input
Last Friday, the Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council (AGCRC) released its Draft State Expenditure Plan (SEP) for public review; comments received by November 20, 2018, will be considered. Comments may be submitted online at agcrc@dcnr.alabama.gov or mailed to: Alabama Gulf Coast Recovery Council, 118 N. Royal Street, Suite 603, Mobile, AL 36602. The proposed projects Read More
GCERC seeks comments on new restoration awards
The Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council’s “Draft 2017 Funded Priorities List: Comprehensive Commitment and Planning Support (draft CPS FPL)” is available for public and Tribal review and comment at www.restorethegulf.gov until 11:59pm MT August 14, 2017. Two related informational webinars will be conducted to provide an overview of these FPL Awards. A select number of Read More
Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council Releases Proposed Regulation to Implement the Spill Impact Component of the RESTORE Act
Stated in the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council’s press release: “On Tuesday, Sept. 29, 2015, the Gulf Coast Ecosystem Restoration Council (Council) posted for public and Tribal comment and review proposed regulation to implement the Spill Impact Component of the RESTORE Act. The regulation will establish the formula allocating funds made available from the Gulf Read More