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Food Safety Modernization Act Update

On September 29, 2014, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published in the Federal Register for public comment four supplemental notices of proposed rules addressing specific provisions of the Food Safety Modernization Act from the various original proposals, based on comments reviewed so far.

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New Sales Tax Break for California Food Processors and Other Manufacturers

Effective July 1, 2014, California manufacturers are eligible for a new equipment purchase partial sales tax exemption. To be eligible for the exemption, firms must be engaged in qualified businesses, purchase designated types of tangible property, and use the equipment according to uses allowed by the law. Food processors are included as a qualified sector, but some businesses that derive more than 50 percent of their gross receipts from farming may not be eligible.

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Governor Signs CLFP Opposed Bills

Gov. Brown had until September 30, 2014, to sign or veto bills that were sent to him by the Legislature. While CLFP was successful in keeping several onerous bills off the Governor's desk by defeating them in the Legislature, some key measures were passed and signed into law.

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Fallout from PG&E Emails Continues

Last week, California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) Chief Administrative Law Judge (CALJ) Timothy Sullivan granted a motion by TURN and ORA to suspend the procedural schedulein the Pacific Gas & Electric (PG&E) Gas Rate Case. In addition, ALJ Wong was removed from the proceeding and the CALJ has reassigned himself as the acting judge pending his appointing another judge to take over the proceeding.

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Food Processing Industry Consultation Invitation

The California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC) needs industry’s help in updating the industrial chapter of the Statewide Energy Efficiency Strategic Plan and in developing an Industrial Action Plan to meet the strategic goals identified in the plan. Your involvement in this process will help ensure that the strategies and programs developed will help empower industry to improve its efficient use of energy.

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Kagetec Industrial Flooring

Kagetec provides chemical resistant, hygenic, industrial flooring systems consisting of slip resistant ceramic tile and integrated stainless steel drains. We have more than 25 years of experience in the food and beverage industry.

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Master Packaging Solutions

25 years of experience in the application of plastic strapping and stretch film. Exclusive supplier for Strap-Rite Plastic Strapping. Factory-authorized service center for Strapack Strapping Machines and Phoenix Stretch Wrappers. Free in-plant demonstrations on most tools and machines.

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Sustainable Water Solutions LLC

Sustainable Water Solutions LLC show clients how to most effectively use existing water in raw, boiler, cooling and waste water applications. In addition, we show clients how to effectively recycle wastewater back into better than city water/well water quality for reuse application.

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Symbiont

Symbiont, Science, Engineering and Construction is an engineer-led design-build company. Services include facilities and site engineering, process design, plant utilities, process instrumentation and controls, energy optimization, water and wastewater treatment, remediation, and environmental management. Visit symbiontonline.com or call (414) 291-8840 to schedule a call with one of our engineers.

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