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A Juneau construction company could pay $350K for Clean Water Act violations

An aerial view of S&S ponds near Lemon Creek…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #CleanWaterAct #Construction #Dredging #DuranConstructionCompany #EPA #excavating #JosetteDuran #Juneau #LemonCreek #MarcianoDuran #permitviolations #publiccomment #reroutingstreams #S&Sponds #Science #SwitzerCreek #U.S.DepartmentofJustice #VistadelMar #VistadelSol
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/804441/

A Juneau construction company could pay $350K for Clean Water Act violations

An aerial view of S&S ponds near Lemon Creek…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #CleanWaterAct #Construction #Dredging #DuranConstructionCompany #EPA #excavating #JosetteDuran #Juneau #LemonCreek #MarcianoDuran #permitviolations #publiccomment #reroutingstreams #S&Sponds #Science #SwitzerCreek #U.S.DepartmentofJustice #VistadelMar #VistadelSol
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/804441/

SC: Pickens County proposes an overlay on Lake Keowee

Pickens County proposes an overlay on Lake Keowee. What does that mean for property owners? PICKENS COUNTY, S.C.…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #AlexSaitta #countycouncil #JohnBoes #LakeKeowee #overlay #PickensCounty #publiccomment #residentialonly #Science #SouthCarolina #WYFF #Zoning
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/799106/

SC: Pickens County proposes an overlay on Lake Keowee

Pickens County proposes an overlay on Lake Keowee. What does that mean for property owners? PICKENS COUNTY, S.C.…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Environment #AlexSaitta #countycouncil #JohnBoes #LakeKeowee #overlay #PickensCounty #publiccomment #residentialonly #Science #SouthCarolina #WYFF #Zoning
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/799106/

Due Friday! Save Your Right to Comment (and Your Public Lands)

Using the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) as a test case, proposal FS-2026-0067-0001 would set a precedent for reducing the public’s right to comment on changes to the provisions that guide USFS forest management, thereby affecting the public's influence on other federal agency guidance and, potentially, regulations.

We only have until this Fri, July 31, to submit a comment. See https://buff.ly/0W0CbhZ

#PublicComment

Due Friday! Save Your Right to Comment (and Your Public Lands)

Using the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) as a test case, proposal FS-2026-0067-0001 would set a precedent for reducing the public’s right to comment on changes to the provisions that guide USFS forest management, thereby affecting the public's influence on other federal agency guidance and, potentially, regulations.

We only have until this Fri, July 31, to submit a comment. See https://buff.ly/0W0CbhZ

#PublicComment

Due Friday! Save Your Right to Comment (and Your Public Lands)

Using the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) as a test case, proposal FS-2026-0067-0001 would set a precedent for reducing the public’s right to comment on changes to the provisions that guide USFS forest management, thereby affecting the public's influence on other federal agency guidance and, potentially, regulations.

We only have until this Fri, July 31, to submit a comment. See https://buff.ly/0W0CbhZ

#PublicComment

Due Friday! Save Your Right to Comment (and Your Public Lands)

Using the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) as a test case, proposal FS-2026-0067-0001 would set a precedent for reducing the public’s right to comment on changes to the provisions that guide USFS forest management, thereby affecting the public's influence on other federal agency guidance and, potentially, regulations.

We only have until this Fri, July 31, to submit a comment. See https://buff.ly/0W0CbhZ

#PublicComment

Due Friday! Save Your Right to Comment (and Your Public Lands)

Using the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) as a test case, proposal FS-2026-0067-0001 would set a precedent for reducing the public’s right to comment on changes to the provisions that guide USFS forest management, thereby affecting the public's influence on other federal agency guidance and, potentially, regulations.

We only have until this Fri, July 31, to submit a comment. See https://buff.ly/0W0CbhZ

#PublicComment

The OMB has proposed a rule that would put political appointees in charge of federal research funding, and the public comment period closes tomorrow (July 13).

I spent the afternoon writing an open letter about it, because history could not be clearer about what happens when politicians overrule scientists on scientific questions.

The current administration denounces communism at every opportunity while simultaneously reaching for the Soviet playbook. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds.

If you work in data, science, healthcare, education, or any field that depends on evidence-based decision making, please consider leaving a comment of your own. Over 50,000 people already have.

https://datavolume.xyz/2026/07/12/An-Open-Letter-to-the-OMB-Do-Not-Let-This-Be-Our-Lysenko-Moment.html

Edit: My comment is posted with Comment Tracking Number
mrj-bl8b-vpvm

#Science #Policy #EvidenceBased #OMB #PublicComment

The OMB has proposed a rule that would put political appointees in charge of federal research funding, and the public comment period closes tomorrow (July 13).

I spent the afternoon writing an open letter about it, because history could not be clearer about what happens when politicians overrule scientists on scientific questions.

The current administration denounces communism at every opportunity while simultaneously reaching for the Soviet playbook. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds.

If you work in data, science, healthcare, education, or any field that depends on evidence-based decision making, please consider leaving a comment of your own. Over 50,000 people already have.

https://datavolume.xyz/2026/07/12/An-Open-Letter-to-the-OMB-Do-Not-Let-This-Be-Our-Lysenko-Moment.html

Edit: My comment is posted with Comment Tracking Number
mrj-bl8b-vpvm

#Science #Policy #EvidenceBased #OMB #PublicComment

The OMB has proposed a rule that would put political appointees in charge of federal research funding, and the public comment period closes tomorrow (July 13).

I spent the afternoon writing an open letter about it, because history could not be clearer about what happens when politicians overrule scientists on scientific questions.

The current administration denounces communism at every opportunity while simultaneously reaching for the Soviet playbook. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds.

If you work in data, science, healthcare, education, or any field that depends on evidence-based decision making, please consider leaving a comment of your own. Over 50,000 people already have.

https://datavolume.xyz/2026/07/12/An-Open-Letter-to-the-OMB-Do-Not-Let-This-Be-Our-Lysenko-Moment.html

Edit: My comment is posted with Comment Tracking Number
mrj-bl8b-vpvm

#Science #Policy #EvidenceBased #OMB #PublicComment

The OMB has proposed a rule that would put political appointees in charge of federal research funding, and the public comment period closes tomorrow (July 13).

I spent the afternoon writing an open letter about it, because history could not be clearer about what happens when politicians overrule scientists on scientific questions.

The current administration denounces communism at every opportunity while simultaneously reaching for the Soviet playbook. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds.

If you work in data, science, healthcare, education, or any field that depends on evidence-based decision making, please consider leaving a comment of your own. Over 50,000 people already have.

https://datavolume.xyz/2026/07/12/An-Open-Letter-to-the-OMB-Do-Not-Let-This-Be-Our-Lysenko-Moment.html

Edit: My comment is posted with Comment Tracking Number
mrj-bl8b-vpvm

#Science #Policy #EvidenceBased #OMB #PublicComment

The OMB has proposed a rule that would put political appointees in charge of federal research funding, and the public comment period closes tomorrow (July 13).

I spent the afternoon writing an open letter about it, because history could not be clearer about what happens when politicians overrule scientists on scientific questions.

The current administration denounces communism at every opportunity while simultaneously reaching for the Soviet playbook. Their hypocrisy knows no bounds.

If you work in data, science, healthcare, education, or any field that depends on evidence-based decision making, please consider leaving a comment of your own. Over 50,000 people already have.

https://datavolume.xyz/2026/07/12/An-Open-Letter-to-the-OMB-Do-Not-Let-This-Be-Our-Lysenko-Moment.html

Edit: My comment is posted with Comment Tracking Number
mrj-bl8b-vpvm

#Science #Policy #EvidenceBased #OMB #PublicComment

Public Comment Period Begins on Canada’s Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

Feedback will help define what climate investment means in Canada and how it will apply to major sectors…
#Canada #BusinessFuturePathways #carbonemissions #ClimateInstitute #draftreport #Methodologyreport #publiccomment #sustainableinvestment #TransitionPlanningCouncil
https://www.europesays.com/canada/122675/

Public Comment Period Begins on Canada’s Sustainable Finance Taxonomy

Feedback will help define what climate investment means in Canada and how it will apply to major sectors…
#Canada #BusinessFuturePathways #carbonemissions #ClimateInstitute #draftreport #Methodologyreport #publiccomment #sustainableinvestment #TransitionPlanningCouncil
https://www.europesays.com/canada/122657/

OMB has proposed an overhaul of the federal grant rulebook: political review of grants, broader power to terminate awards, restrictions on research and diversity programs.

Public comment is open through July 13. Stand Up for Science has a guide for non-scientists - please take a moment to add your voice.

https://fight2win.standupforscience.net/campaign/163675

#Science #PublicComment Please boost.

OMB has proposed an overhaul of the federal grant rulebook: political review of grants, broader power to terminate awards, restrictions on research and diversity programs.

Public comment is open through July 13. Stand Up for Science has a guide for non-scientists - please take a moment to add your voice.

https://fight2win.standupforscience.net/campaign/163675

#Science #PublicComment Please boost.

OMB has proposed an overhaul of the federal grant rulebook: political review of grants, broader power to terminate awards, restrictions on research and diversity programs.

Public comment is open through July 13. Stand Up for Science has a guide for non-scientists - please take a moment to add your voice.

https://fight2win.standupforscience.net/campaign/163675

#Science #PublicComment Please boost.

OMB has proposed an overhaul of the federal grant rulebook: political review of grants, broader power to terminate awards, restrictions on research and diversity programs.

Public comment is open through July 13. Stand Up for Science has a guide for non-scientists - please take a moment to add your voice.

https://fight2win.standupforscience.net/campaign/163675

#Science #PublicComment Please boost.

OMB has proposed an overhaul of the federal grant rulebook: political review of grants, broader power to terminate awards, restrictions on research and diversity programs.

Public comment is open through July 13. Stand Up for Science has a guide for non-scientists - please take a moment to add your voice.

https://fight2win.standupforscience.net/campaign/163675

#Science #PublicComment Please boost.

City of Raleigh Government Event Guide: Meetings and Community Events for Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Stay informed and engaged with what’s happening at Raleigh City Hall. From important City Council meetings to community safety programs, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, offers several opportunities for residents to participate in local government and learn about resources available throughout the city.

Whether you’re interested in public policy, neighborhood preservation, or preparing for the summer heat, here’s what’s happening.

City of Raleigh Government Guide

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

🏛️ City Council Afternoon Session

1:00 PM

The Raleigh City Council reconvenes for its afternoon session to discuss city business, upcoming initiatives, policy matters, and other agenda items that impact residents across Raleigh.

🏘️ RHDC Community Awareness Committee

4:00 PM

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission (RHDC) Community Awareness Committee meets to discuss historic preservation outreach, education, and community engagement initiatives throughout Raleigh’s historic districts.

☀️ Safe Spaces to Beat the Summer Heat

Summer Safety Series – Session 5

6:30 PM

As summer temperatures continue to rise, this educational session helps residents identify cooling resources, stay safe during extreme heat, and learn practical tips for protecting themselves, their families, and vulnerable neighbors.

Registration is required.

🏛️ City Council Evening Session with Public Comment

7:00 PM

Residents are encouraged to attend the evening City Council meeting and participate during the public comment period. This meeting provides an opportunity for community members to speak directly with elected officials about issues affecting Raleigh.

Public participation is an important part of the City’s decision-making process.

Stay Connected with Raleigh Government

Attending City Council meetings and board sessions is one of the best ways to stay informed about decisions affecting transportation, housing, parks, public safety, economic development, and neighborhood growth.

Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to Raleigh, participating in local government helps strengthen the community and ensures your voice is heard.

Follow DoRaleigh.com every day for the latest City of Raleigh meetings, government news, public notices, community events, and local happenings.

Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro | DoRaleigh.com

City of Raleigh Government Event Guide: Meetings and Community Events for Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Stay informed and engaged with what’s happening at Raleigh City Hall. From important City Council meetings to community safety programs, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, offers several opportunities for residents to participate in local government and learn about resources available throughout the city.

Whether you’re interested in public policy, neighborhood preservation, or preparing for the summer heat, here’s what’s happening.

City of Raleigh Government Guide

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

🏛️ City Council Afternoon Session

1:00 PM

The Raleigh City Council reconvenes for its afternoon session to discuss city business, upcoming initiatives, policy matters, and other agenda items that impact residents across Raleigh.

🏘️ RHDC Community Awareness Committee

4:00 PM

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission (RHDC) Community Awareness Committee meets to discuss historic preservation outreach, education, and community engagement initiatives throughout Raleigh’s historic districts.

☀️ Safe Spaces to Beat the Summer Heat

Summer Safety Series – Session 5

6:30 PM

As summer temperatures continue to rise, this educational session helps residents identify cooling resources, stay safe during extreme heat, and learn practical tips for protecting themselves, their families, and vulnerable neighbors.

Registration is required.

🏛️ City Council Evening Session with Public Comment

7:00 PM

Residents are encouraged to attend the evening City Council meeting and participate during the public comment period. This meeting provides an opportunity for community members to speak directly with elected officials about issues affecting Raleigh.

Public participation is an important part of the City’s decision-making process.

Stay Connected with Raleigh Government

Attending City Council meetings and board sessions is one of the best ways to stay informed about decisions affecting transportation, housing, parks, public safety, economic development, and neighborhood growth.

Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to Raleigh, participating in local government helps strengthen the community and ensures your voice is heard.

Follow DoRaleigh.com every day for the latest City of Raleigh meetings, government news, public notices, community events, and local happenings.

Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro | DoRaleigh.com

City of Raleigh Government Event Guide: Meetings and Community Events for Tuesday, July 7, 2026

Stay informed and engaged with what’s happening at Raleigh City Hall. From important City Council meetings to community safety programs, Tuesday, July 7, 2026, offers several opportunities for residents to participate in local government and learn about resources available throughout the city.

Whether you’re interested in public policy, neighborhood preservation, or preparing for the summer heat, here’s what’s happening.

City of Raleigh Government Guide

Tuesday, July 7, 2026

🏛️ City Council Afternoon Session

1:00 PM

The Raleigh City Council reconvenes for its afternoon session to discuss city business, upcoming initiatives, policy matters, and other agenda items that impact residents across Raleigh.

🏘️ RHDC Community Awareness Committee

4:00 PM

The Raleigh Historic Development Commission (RHDC) Community Awareness Committee meets to discuss historic preservation outreach, education, and community engagement initiatives throughout Raleigh’s historic districts.

☀️ Safe Spaces to Beat the Summer Heat

Summer Safety Series – Session 5

6:30 PM

As summer temperatures continue to rise, this educational session helps residents identify cooling resources, stay safe during extreme heat, and learn practical tips for protecting themselves, their families, and vulnerable neighbors.

Registration is required.

🏛️ City Council Evening Session with Public Comment

7:00 PM

Residents are encouraged to attend the evening City Council meeting and participate during the public comment period. This meeting provides an opportunity for community members to speak directly with elected officials about issues affecting Raleigh.

Public participation is an important part of the City’s decision-making process.

Stay Connected with Raleigh Government

Attending City Council meetings and board sessions is one of the best ways to stay informed about decisions affecting transportation, housing, parks, public safety, economic development, and neighborhood growth.

Whether you’re a longtime resident or new to Raleigh, participating in local government helps strengthen the community and ensures your voice is heard.

Follow DoRaleigh.com every day for the latest City of Raleigh meetings, government news, public notices, community events, and local happenings.

Connect With Us: Instagram | Facebook | BSky | Linkedin

Share With Us: Post your community News, Events, on our Submissions Page.

Advertise With Us: Interested in Advertising click here.

Published by Bryan Tomlinson | BTDesigns.pro | DoRaleigh.com

https://www.europesays.com/at/209259/ Googles „Debug“: Freisetzung von Wolbachia-Männchen in den USA sorgt für Streit #"Umwelt" #AI #ARTIFICIALINTELLIGENCE #AT #Austria #Biotechnologie #Computervision #Epа #Gesundheit #Health #Insekten #KI #KünstlicheIntelligenz #Monitoring #Moskito #Österreich #PublicComment #Sicherheit #Wolbachia

FYI: IAB Tech Lab opens bot management guidance for public comment: IAB Tech Lab releases AI bot and crawler management guidance for public comment, supporting CoMP API adoption and sustainable content marketplace development. https://ppc.land/iab-tech-lab-opens-bot-management-guidance-for-public-comment/ #IABTechLab #BotManagement #AIGuidance #PublicComment #CoMPAPI

FYI: IAB Tech Lab opens bot management guidance for public comment: IAB Tech Lab releases AI bot and crawler management guidance for public comment, supporting CoMP API adoption and sustainable content marketplace development. https://ppc.land/iab-tech-lab-opens-bot-management-guidance-for-public-comment/ #IABTechLab #BotManagement #AIGuidance #PublicComment #CoMPAPI

FYI: IAB Tech Lab opens bot management guidance for public comment: IAB Tech Lab releases AI bot and crawler management guidance for public comment, supporting CoMP API adoption and sustainable content marketplace development. https://ppc.land/iab-tech-lab-opens-bot-management-guidance-for-public-comment/ #IABTechLab #BotManagement #AIGuidance #PublicComment #CoMPAPI

RFK hands major win to the indoor tanning industry, to dermatologists’ dismay

Days before the 2024 presidential election, future Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. posted a…
#NewsBeep #News #Health #age #carcinogen #dermatologist #FDA #GB #indoortanningindustry #Kennedy #light #minor #publiccomment #risk #rule #Skincancer #sunlight #tanningbed #time #UK #UnitedKingdom
https://www.newsbeep.com/uk/569829/

https://www.europesays.com/africa/210212/ South Africa withdraws AI policy after it was found written by AI #AcademicCitations #Africa #DraftPolicy #PublicComment #SollyMalatsi #SouthAfrica

The U.S. and the EU are quietly narrowing opportunities for public comment

Terry Gerton Your recent research argues that both the U.S. and the EU are cutting back on opportunities…
#Europe #EU #EuropeanUnion #georgewashingtonuniversity #georgewashingtonuniversityregulatorystudiescenter #publiccomment #stevenballa
https://www.europesays.com/europe/1448/

L.A. Metro approves major rail route expansion into West Hollywood after last-minute deal

Metro’s board on Thursday unanimously approved a new route for a Los Angeles rail line that would extend…
#UnitedStates #US #USA #additionalstudy #america #angelenos #bass #board #construction #klinerider #l.a.metro #project #Publiccomment #resident #southl.a. #station #unitedstatesofamerica #USnews #USTopics #USAnews #votetoday #westhollywood #year
https://www.europesays.com/2875851/

#publiccomment #vulnerable

https://survivorliteracy.com/2026/03/25/repairing-loveland-6-protect-the-most-precarious-first/

CSE has submitted public comments to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on two pending applications relating to the #SpaceEnvironment:

(1) Reflect Orbital's prototype solar reflector satellite; https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/reflect-orbital-2026

and

(2) SpaceX's "one million orbital data centers" proposal; https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/spacex-1modcs-2026

#Space #Satellites #Environment #Policy #SpacePolicy #FCC #PublicComment

CSE has submitted public comments to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on two pending applications relating to the #SpaceEnvironment:

(1) Reflect Orbital's prototype solar reflector satellite; https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/reflect-orbital-2026

and

(2) SpaceX's "one million orbital data centers" proposal; https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/spacex-1modcs-2026

#Space #Satellites #Environment #Policy #SpacePolicy #FCC #PublicComment

CSE has submitted public comments to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on two pending applications relating to the #SpaceEnvironment:

(1) Reflect Orbital's prototype solar reflector satellite; https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/reflect-orbital-2026

and

(2) SpaceX's "one million orbital data centers" proposal; https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/spacex-1modcs-2026

#Space #Satellites #Environment #Policy #SpacePolicy #FCC #PublicComment

CSE has submitted public comments to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on two pending applications relating to the #SpaceEnvironment:

(1) Reflect Orbital's prototype solar reflector satellite; https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/reflect-orbital-2026

and

(2) SpaceX's "one million orbital data centers" proposal; https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/spacex-1modcs-2026

#Space #Satellites #Environment #Policy #SpacePolicy #FCC #PublicComment

CSE has submitted public comments to the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on two pending applications relating to the #SpaceEnvironment:

(1) Reflect Orbital's prototype solar reflector satellite; https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/reflect-orbital-2026

and

(2) SpaceX's "one million orbital data centers" proposal; https://www.spaceenvironmentalism.org/actions/public-statements-and-comments/spacex-1modcs-2026

#Space #Satellites #Environment #Policy #SpacePolicy #FCC #PublicComment

https://www.europesays.com/ie/273412/ Monterey supervisors reject Creekbridge mental health campus as costs hit $172M #Board #CommunityMember #Cost #decision #Éire #facility #Health #IE #Ireland #LocalResident #LocationConcern #ManyResident #MentalHealth #MentalHealthFacility #MentalHealth #MontereyCountyScrap #Opposition #project #PublicComment #SalinasMentalHealthCampus #supervisor

Monterey County scraps proposed Salinas mental health campus over cost, location concerns

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted to reject a p…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Mentalhealth #board #communitymember #Cost #decision #facility #Health #localresident #locationconcern #manyresident #mentalhealthfacility #MentalHealth #montereycountyscrap #opposition #Project #publiccomment #salinasmentalhealthcampus #supervisor
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/393704/

Monterey County scraps proposed Salinas mental health campus over cost, location concerns

The Monterey County Board of Supervisors voted to reject a p…
#NewsBeep #News #US #USA #UnitedStates #UnitedStatesOfAmerica #Mentalhealth #board #communitymember #Cost #decision #facility #Health #localresident #locationconcern #manyresident #mentalhealthfacility #MentalHealth #montereycountyscrap #opposition #Project #publiccomment #salinasmentalhealthcampus #supervisor
https://www.newsbeep.com/us/393704/

Metro approves Dodger Stadium gondola project despite protests https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/461439/ #Baseball #board #CommunityMember #council #director #District #DodgerStadiumGondolaProject #Dodgers #dutra #gondola #La #LADodgers #LADodgers #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #meeting #Metro #MLB #ProGondolaForce #project #public #PublicComment #vote

Metro approves Dodger Stadium gondola project despite protests https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/461439/ #Baseball #board #CommunityMember #council #director #District #DodgerStadiumGondolaProject #Dodgers #dutra #gondola #La #LADodgers #LADodgers #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #meeting #Metro #MLB #ProGondolaForce #project #public #PublicComment #vote

#DataCenters #Virginia #AirQuality #PublicComment

If you live in VA, there's a public comment period on a proposed change to the 'emergency generator' usage.

They want to change regulations so that a 'planned grid outage' even a week in advance be classified as an 'emergency' allowing the use of their generators.

EDIT: Comments due by 12/3

you can submit a comment here:
https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/Comments.cfm?GDocForumID=2798

my comment:

"Do not allow generators during planned grid outages"

We should not allow data centers to contribute yet more damage to our communities.

Why are we even allowing 24/7 generators for non-emergency businesses. When the power goes out, we as citizens go down, let the data centers go offline as well. They aren't 'mission critical' for any county or state purpose. They have workload fail over plans for this exact situation.

These same data center operators last year asked if they could run their generators during 'high load' events during the summer; they claimed it wouldn't be for long hours, just short durations.

Given the past performance of PJM and Dominion Power, outages that reach >5 hours are EXCEEDINGLY rare.

As such, batteries exist to cover this likely outage duration. Are they as cheap as generators? Not yet, but we're seeing BILLION DOLLAR profits from these companies. They can afford it.

And should a planned outage need to be multiple days, again, they can go offline like the rest of us. How often has this happened? I'm guessing basically never.

Data Centers provide NO BENEFIT to the affected communities that any other 'normal' business provides.

Stop giving these companies loopholes to pollute and damage our communities.

#DataCenters #Virginia #AirQuality #PublicComment

If you live in VA, there's a public comment period on a proposed change to the 'emergency generator' usage.

They want to change regulations so that a 'planned grid outage' even a week in advance be classified as an 'emergency' allowing the use of their generators.

EDIT: Comments due by 12/3

you can submit a comment here:
https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/Comments.cfm?GDocForumID=2798

my comment:

"Do not allow generators during planned grid outages"

We should not allow data centers to contribute yet more damage to our communities.

Why are we even allowing 24/7 generators for non-emergency businesses. When the power goes out, we as citizens go down, let the data centers go offline as well. They aren't 'mission critical' for any county or state purpose. They have workload fail over plans for this exact situation.

These same data center operators last year asked if they could run their generators during 'high load' events during the summer; they claimed it wouldn't be for long hours, just short durations.

Given the past performance of PJM and Dominion Power, outages that reach >5 hours are EXCEEDINGLY rare.

As such, batteries exist to cover this likely outage duration. Are they as cheap as generators? Not yet, but we're seeing BILLION DOLLAR profits from these companies. They can afford it.

And should a planned outage need to be multiple days, again, they can go offline like the rest of us. How often has this happened? I'm guessing basically never.

Data Centers provide NO BENEFIT to the affected communities that any other 'normal' business provides.

Stop giving these companies loopholes to pollute and damage our communities.

#DataCenters #Virginia #AirQuality #PublicComment

If you live in VA, there's a public comment period on a proposed change to the 'emergency generator' usage.

They want to change regulations so that a 'planned grid outage' even a week in advance be classified as an 'emergency' allowing the use of their generators.

EDIT: Comments due by 12/3

you can submit a comment here:
https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/Comments.cfm?GDocForumID=2798

my comment:

"Do not allow generators during planned grid outages"

We should not allow data centers to contribute yet more damage to our communities.

Why are we even allowing 24/7 generators for non-emergency businesses. When the power goes out, we as citizens go down, let the data centers go offline as well. They aren't 'mission critical' for any county or state purpose. They have workload fail over plans for this exact situation.

These same data center operators last year asked if they could run their generators during 'high load' events during the summer; they claimed it wouldn't be for long hours, just short durations.

Given the past performance of PJM and Dominion Power, outages that reach >5 hours are EXCEEDINGLY rare.

As such, batteries exist to cover this likely outage duration. Are they as cheap as generators? Not yet, but we're seeing BILLION DOLLAR profits from these companies. They can afford it.

And should a planned outage need to be multiple days, again, they can go offline like the rest of us. How often has this happened? I'm guessing basically never.

Data Centers provide NO BENEFIT to the affected communities that any other 'normal' business provides.

Stop giving these companies loopholes to pollute and damage our communities.

#DataCenters #Virginia #AirQuality #PublicComment

If you live in VA, there's a public comment period on a proposed change to the 'emergency generator' usage.

They want to change regulations so that a 'planned grid outage' even a week in advance be classified as an 'emergency' allowing the use of their generators.

EDIT: Comments due by 12/3

you can submit a comment here:
https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/Comments.cfm?GDocForumID=2798

my comment:

"Do not allow generators during planned grid outages"

We should not allow data centers to contribute yet more damage to our communities.

Why are we even allowing 24/7 generators for non-emergency businesses. When the power goes out, we as citizens go down, let the data centers go offline as well. They aren't 'mission critical' for any county or state purpose. They have workload fail over plans for this exact situation.

These same data center operators last year asked if they could run their generators during 'high load' events during the summer; they claimed it wouldn't be for long hours, just short durations.

Given the past performance of PJM and Dominion Power, outages that reach >5 hours are EXCEEDINGLY rare.

As such, batteries exist to cover this likely outage duration. Are they as cheap as generators? Not yet, but we're seeing BILLION DOLLAR profits from these companies. They can afford it.

And should a planned outage need to be multiple days, again, they can go offline like the rest of us. How often has this happened? I'm guessing basically never.

Data Centers provide NO BENEFIT to the affected communities that any other 'normal' business provides.

Stop giving these companies loopholes to pollute and damage our communities.

#DataCenters #Virginia #AirQuality #PublicComment

If you live in VA, there's a public comment period on a proposed change to the 'emergency generator' usage.

They want to change regulations so that a 'planned grid outage' even a week in advance be classified as an 'emergency' allowing the use of their generators.

EDIT: Comments due by 12/3

you can submit a comment here:
https://townhall.virginia.gov/L/Comments.cfm?GDocForumID=2798

my comment:

"Do not allow generators during planned grid outages"

We should not allow data centers to contribute yet more damage to our communities.

Why are we even allowing 24/7 generators for non-emergency businesses. When the power goes out, we as citizens go down, let the data centers go offline as well. They aren't 'mission critical' for any county or state purpose. They have workload fail over plans for this exact situation.

These same data center operators last year asked if they could run their generators during 'high load' events during the summer; they claimed it wouldn't be for long hours, just short durations.

Given the past performance of PJM and Dominion Power, outages that reach >5 hours are EXCEEDINGLY rare.

As such, batteries exist to cover this likely outage duration. Are they as cheap as generators? Not yet, but we're seeing BILLION DOLLAR profits from these companies. They can afford it.

And should a planned outage need to be multiple days, again, they can go offline like the rest of us. How often has this happened? I'm guessing basically never.

Data Centers provide NO BENEFIT to the affected communities that any other 'normal' business provides.

Stop giving these companies loopholes to pollute and damage our communities.

Commentary: Mayor does not have much to say about new Dodger Stadium gondola EIR https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/442103/ #Baseball #bass #BusService #City #committee #CommunityMember #ConstructionNoise #development #DodgerStadiumGondola #Dodgers #GondolaOutfit #GondolaProjectThursday #hundred #La #LADodgers #LADodgers #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #mayor #Metro #MLB #PublicComment #thursday

Commentary: Mayor does not have much to say about new Dodger Stadium gondola EIR https://www.rawchili.com/mlb/442103/ #Baseball #bass #BusService #City #committee #CommunityMember #ConstructionNoise #development #DodgerStadiumGondola #Dodgers #GondolaOutfit #GondolaProjectThursday #hundred #La #LADodgers #LADodgers #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #LosAngeles #LosAngelesDodgers #mayor #Metro #MLB #PublicComment #thursday

Rt 2 Corridor (Congress and Ferry)

I submitted the below comment to the public comment section for the Rt. 2 Corridor project. Capital Streets has a good deal of additional information.

I write as an RPI alumnus and former resident of the City of Troy. While I now reside across the river in Colonie, I return to Troy regularly to enjoy cultural events, to shop at the farmers market, and to patronize the many fine restaurants and small businesses downtown Troy has to offer (and to attend the occasional hockey game at my alma mater). While I frequently ride my bike when I’m on my own, I more often drive, as I’m accompanied other family members. In both cases, I am very aware of the challenges that have prompted the work on the Route 2 Corridor.

I’m concerned about the City’s decision to use Alternative 1A. The size of the lanes means increased traffic speed, with commensurate increases in noise, pollution, and danger from moving vehicles. The loss of tree cover will make walking less pleasant throughout the corridor. The reduction in parking will make it more difficult to travel to Troy, even if the first two problems didn’t discourage me from coming in the first place. Even the added bike lane is largely unusable, as the lack of any barrier from the higher speed moving traffic will make it uncomfortable to use at best. And having lived for a number of years a block away from the corridor, I can’t imagine it being better for the City’s residents either.

In short, the City’s preferred choice doesn’t seem to solve any of the problems that motivated the project to begin with. There are better options available. Alternative 1B, and even Alternative 1A Modified address many of the concerns above. I urge the City to reconsider its choice.

Rt 2 Corridor (Congress and Ferry)

I submitted the below comment to the public comment section for the Rt. 2 Corridor project. Capital Streets has a good deal of additional information.

I write as an RPI alumnus and former resident of the City of Troy. While I now reside across the river in Colonie, I return to Troy regularly to enjoy cultural events, to shop at the farmers market, and to patronize the many fine restaurants and small businesses downtown Troy has to offer (and to attend the occasional hockey game at my alma mater). While I frequently ride my bike when I’m on my own, I more often drive, as I’m accompanied other family members. In both cases, I am very aware of the challenges that have prompted the work on the Route 2 Corridor.

I’m concerned about the City’s decision to use Alternative 1A. The size of the lanes means increased traffic speed, with commensurate increases in noise, pollution, and danger from moving vehicles. The loss of tree cover will make walking less pleasant throughout the corridor. The reduction in parking will make it more difficult to travel to Troy, even if the first two problems didn’t discourage me from coming in the first place. Even the added bike lane is largely unusable, as the lack of any barrier from the higher speed moving traffic will make it uncomfortable to use at best. And having lived for a number of years a block away from the corridor, I can’t imagine it being better for the City’s residents either.

In short, the City’s preferred choice doesn’t seem to solve any of the problems that motivated the project to begin with. There are better options available. Alternative 1B, and even Alternative 1A Modified address many of the concerns above. I urge the City to reconsider its choice.

Rt 2 Corridor (Congress and Ferry)

https://sam.upstate.blog/public-correspondence/2025/rt-2-corridor-congress-and-ferry/

Rt 2 Corridor (Congress and Ferry)

I submitted the below comment to the public comment section for the Rt. 2 Corridor project. Capital Streets has a good deal of additional information.

I write as an RPI alumnus and former resident of the City of Troy. While I now reside across the river in Colonie, I return to Troy regularly to enjoy cultural events, to shop at the farmers market, and to patronize the many fine restaurants and small businesses downtown Troy has to offer (and to attend the occasional hockey game at my alma mater). While I frequently ride my bike when I’m on my own, I more often drive, as I’m accompanied other family members. In both cases, I am very aware of the challenges that have prompted the work on the Route 2 Corridor.

I’m concerned about the City’s decision to use Alternative 1A. The size of the lanes means increased traffic speed, with commensurate increases in noise, pollution, and danger from moving vehicles. The loss of tree cover will make walking less pleasant throughout the corridor. The reduction in parking will make it more difficult to travel to Troy, even if the first two problems didn’t discourage me from coming in the first place. Even the added bike lane is largely unusable, as the lack of any barrier from the higher speed moving traffic will make it uncomfortable to use at best. And having lived for a number of years a block away from the corridor, I can’t imagine it being better for the City’s residents either.

In short, the City’s preferred choice doesn’t seem to solve any of the problems that motivated the project to begin with. There are better options available. Alternative 1B, and even Alternative 1A Modified address many of the concerns above. I urge the City to reconsider its choice.

IAB Tech Lab opens device disclosure specification for public comment: IAB Tech Lab announced updates to the Device Storage Duration & Access Disclosure specifications on November 1, 2025, with public comment period remaining open until December 1, 2025. https://ppc.land/iab-tech-lab-opens-device-disclosure-specification-for-public-comment/ #IABTechLab #DeviceDisclosure #PublicComment #TechUpdates #Privacy

IAB Tech Lab opens device disclosure specification for public comment: IAB Tech Lab announced updates to the Device Storage Duration & Access Disclosure specifications on November 1, 2025, with public comment period remaining open until December 1, 2025. https://ppc.land/iab-tech-lab-opens-device-disclosure-specification-for-public-comment/ #IABTechLab #DeviceDisclosure #PublicComment #TechUpdates #Privacy

FYI the public comment period on the EPA's proposed rulemaking to gut the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program ends on November 3. Get your comments in!

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/16/2025-17923/reconsideration-of-the-greenhouse-gas-reporting-program#open-comment

#GreenhouseGas #GreenhouseGase #ClimateChange #GHG #GreenhouseGasReportingProgram #GHGRP #PublicComment #EPA #USEPA

FYI the public comment period on the EPA's proposed rulemaking to gut the Greenhouse Gas Reporting Program ends on November 3. Get your comments in!

https://www.federalregister.gov/documents/2025/09/16/2025-17923/reconsideration-of-the-greenhouse-gas-reporting-program#open-comment

#GreenhouseGas #GreenhouseGase #ClimateChange #GHG #GreenhouseGasReportingProgram #GHGRP #PublicComment #EPA #USEPA

ACT IMMEDIATELY! This fight takes all of us! #homeless #homelessness #unhoused #help #resources #city #citycouncil #criminal #publiccomment
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