Watch for New Impacts from the Latest Environmental Justice Screening Tool

by Ashley Porter and Katharine Wagner, Downey Brand LLP

California Environmental Protection Agency ("Cal/EPA") and the Office of Environmental Health Hazard Assessment ("OEHHA") have announced the availability of the draft California Communities Environmental Health Screening Tool Report ("Draft CalEnviroScreen 2.0") for public review and comment. The written comment period closes on Friday, May 23, 2014. Cal/EPA and OEHHA scheduled a webinar for April 30 and a series of three public workshops in early May to seek public input on the revised draft CalEnviroScreen.
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Water Bond Proposals

California legislators have introduced 11 water bond proposals this session to replace the $11.1 billion measure passed in 2009 by the Legislature and scheduled for the November ballot. The consensus in the Legislature is that the existing water bond proposal has little chance of passage by the voters.
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CARB Board Unanimously Approves Extension of Industry Assistance for Second Compliance Period

On Friday, April 25, 2014, the California Air Resources Board (CARB) voted unanimously to extend by three years free supplies of greenhouse gas (GHG) allowances to companies subject to the Cap-and-Trade regulation. The move will provide substantial relief for companies that have been designated a medium leakage risk under the Cap-and-Trade regulation.
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We're Moving!

CLFP is in the process of relocating to its new office. Our office will be closed after 1 p.m. on Friday, May 16 in order to complete the move. We anticipate being open for business again by 8:30 a.m. on Monday, May 19.
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Upcoming Food Industry Events at Chapman University

The Food Science Department at Chapman University, located in Orange, California, will be conducting two events this year that may be of interest to CLFP members: Better Process Control School and Workshop for Early Stage Food Entrepreneurs.
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GE Capital

GE Capital provides financing to middle market food, beverage, and agribusiness companies.
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Utility Cost Management LLC

UCM reduces clients’ utility expenses by identifying and implementing cost-effective savings solutions. UCM recognizes that when it comes to energy and utility issues, there is actually too much information. We sort through the complex array of choices and focus on the best opportunities for our clients.
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