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The National Association of Counties distributed the following on June 1, 2015: by Julie Ufner, Associate Legislative Director, National Association of Counties The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) announced their final Clean Water Rule: Definition of Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule, which would increase the number of streams and wetlands that are protected under the Clean Water Act (CWA). The rule, announced May 27, will take effect…
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The National Association of Counties distributed the following on May 27, 2015: After more than a year of voicing serious concerns and calling for clarity on the federal proposal to redefine “waters of the U.S.,” the National Association of Counties (NACo) has expressed disappointment that counties went unheard in the final rule that the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (Corps) released on May 27.Despite having provided detailed feedback…
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Today the Wilmington Star-News posted a brief article on their website which resulted from a press release I distributed related to one of my business interests. While the article was a positive one, it referenced the fact that I am a Brunswick County Commissioner. By design, the press release omitted the fact that I am a commissioner, as I do not feel it would be ethical or proper to use my public title to promote…
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Public Notice The Brunswick County Board of Commissioners will conduct a Public Hearing on Monday June 15, 2015, at 6:30 p.m., in the Commissioners Chambers, David R. Sandifer County Administration Building at the County Government Complex near Bolivia, NC on the Proposed Budget for Fiscal Year 2015-2016. A copy of the Proposed Budget Ordinance, proposed fee changes and Capital Improvement Plan are available in the Office of the Clerk to the Board of Commissioners of…
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Construction projects in or near Brunswick County are bolded and italicized below. RALEIGH – As families begin traveling this Memorial Day, the N.C. Department of Transportation will suspend most road construction activities on major routes across the state to help make their trips a little smoother. By avoiding traffic delays, motorists can reach their destinations safely and efficiently, while cutting down on fuel consumption and costs. NCDOT will put on hold most construction projects along interstate, N.C. and U.S. routes…
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