The 2017-18 Budget: California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC)

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The 2017-18 Budget: Resources and Environmental Protection

Feb 15, 2017 - EPA, DTSC pays for investigation, remediation, and O &M from state funds if no RP can be compelled to pay these costs. These projects are referred to as “state ‑only orphan sites. ” Costs for Federal NPL Sites Prioritized Over State ‑Only Sites.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3558

The 2017-18 Budget: Cap-and-Trade

Feb 13, 2017 - As such, it raises some questions about what additional constitutional requirements might affect the state ’s collection and use of cap ‑and ‑trade revenues. For example, if auction proceeds are tax revenues, they would count towards the state ’s appropriations limit established by Proposition  4 in 1979.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3553

Improving State’s Approach to Park User Fees

Jan 12, 2017 - State Beaches. State beaches are very similar to state recreation areas except that they are located in coastal areas. They are developed for the same recreational opportunities. State Historic Parks.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3527

Improving State’s Approach to Park User Fees [Publication Details]

Jan 12, 2017 - Our recommendations for improving how state park fees are determined and collected include (1) establishing a legislative fee policy that specifies the share of operational costs that should be borne by park users versus the General Fund (or alternative funding sources), (2) directing the State Parks and Recreation Commission to develop and regularly update fee
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3527

Key Differences Between Recent Medical Cannabis Laws and Proposition 64: A Preliminary Review

Dec 20, 2016 - Limits on a licensee holding state licenses in multiple categories Generally, may hold state licenses in no more than two license categories. May hold state licenses in multiple license categories (with certain exceptions).
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3517

Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions

Dec 1, 2016 - Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions December 1, 2016 Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions Over the past decade, the practice of stimulating oil and natural gas production through the use of hydraulic fracturing, or “fracking, ” has come under increasing scrutiny, particularly over concerns about
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3513

Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions [Publication Details]

Dec 1, 2016 - Hydraulic Fracturing: How It Works and Recent State Oversight Actions [Publication Details] Translate Our Website This Google ™ translation feature provided on the Legislative Analyst's Office (LAO) website is for informational purposes only.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3513

New Federal Toxics Law Could Have Future Implications for State

Oct 5, 2016 - States can enforce restrictions consistent with federal rules. States cannot enforce different restrictions for same scope without securing waiver. a Some existing state laws and regulations are “grandfathered ” and, hence, will continue to be enforceable.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Report/3504

New Federal Toxics Law Could Have Future Implications for State [Publication Details]

Oct 5, 2016 - New Federal Toxics Law Could Have Future Implications for State [Publication Details] New Federal Toxics Law Could Have Future Implications for State Format: HTML Description: On June 22, 2016, the President signed the Frank R.
https://lao.ca.gov/Publications/Detail/3504