The action by the Interior Department, though not legally binding, makes it easier for counties to claim rights of way. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 23, 2006 By BETTINA BOXALL AND JULIE CART, Times Staff Writers Guidelines issued by Interior Secretary Gale A. Norton on Wednesday Read more…
WASHINGTON — Dealing a sharp setback to the Bush administration, a federal appeals court Friday threw out a controversial regulation in the federal government’s clean-air program that would have allowed older factories, refineries and power plants to install new equipment without using the most modern anti-pollution devices. Source of this Read more…
WASHINGTON — The Bush administration formalized its plan to sell more than 300,000 acres of national forest to help pay for rural schools in 41 states, submitting legislation to Congress on Thursday to funnel $800 million to the schools over the next five years. Source of this article – Los Read more…
Dirk Kempthorne has urged changes to the Endangered Species Act, more state control of resources. He’s criticized by environmentalists. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 17, 2006. By James Gerstenzang and Julie Cart, Times Staff Writers WASHINGTON — President Bush said Thursday that he would nominate Gov. Read more…
After reviewing standards that some said threatened thousands of factory jobs, a national research panel sides with the regulators. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 17, 2006 By Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writer A National Research Council panel on Thursday overwhelmingly endorsed California’s tough air pollution regulations, Read more…
The Interior secretary says department links to an ethics scandal did not influence her decision. She was a big advocate of oil and gas drilling. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, March 11, 2006. By Peter Wallsten and Tom Hamburger, Times Staff Writers WASHINGTON — Gale A. Norton, Read more…
Much California acreage considered ‘nonvital’ in a Bush administration plan is worth keeping, say local officials and conservationists. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 28, 2006 By Bettina Boxall and Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writers REDDING — Mountain property with dramatic views, the headwaters of salmon streams, Read more…
Lawmaker questioned about Abramoff Ties. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 14, 2006. By Bettina Boxall, Times Staff Writer TRACY — Growing up on the family ranch here, Rep. Richard W. Pombo (R-Tracy) says, he learned that “you have to work till you’re done. There’s nobody else Read more…
Irate scientists say the administrator ignored or misconstrued their recommendations in proposed new rules on soot and dust pollution. Source of this article – Los Angeles Times, February 4, 2006 By Janet Wilson, Times Staff Writer In an unprecedented action, the Environmental Protection Agency’s own scientific panel on Friday challenged Read more…
Officers deployed to capture cougar outside Willmar home – February 1, 2006. By Peter Cox, West Central Tribune (Willmar, Minnesota) WILLMAR — Chris Buzzeo had just picked up a co-worker on Sixth Street on his way to work Tuesday morning when he noticed something up in a tree. ‘“Did you Read more…