The Wise Report

The Wise Report
Henry M. Wise, P.G.
October 6, 2008

The Texas Board of Professional Geoscientists (TBPG) proposes an amendment to 22 TAC §851.32, regarding continuing education. The proposed amendment removes the requirement for continuing education activities to be pre-approved by the TBPG. For more information go to:  http://www.sos.state.tx.us/texreg/sos/PROPOSED/22.EXAMINING%20BOARDS.html#17

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From the AGI Monthly Governmental Review (September):

Department of Commerce - The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration announces a 45-day public comment period for the draft report titled, “U.S. Climate Change Science Program Synthesis and Assessment Product 4.2: Thresholds of Change in Ecosystems.”  After consideration of comments received on the draft report, a revised version along with the comments  received will be published on the CCSP web site. Comments must be received by October 17, 2008. The draft Synthesis and Assessment Product: 4.2 is posted on the CCSP Web site at:http://www.climatescience.gov/Library/sap/sap4-2/default.php Comments must be submitted to:4.2-threshold@climatescience.gov
[Federal Register: September 2, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 170)]
Department of Defence - The Department of the Army, U.S. Army Corps of Engineers was directed to revise the Economic and Environmental Principles and Guidelines for Water and Related Land Resources Implementation Studies (P&G) in Section 2031 of the Water Resources Development Act of 2007 (Pub. L. 110-114). This notice invites written comments on the proposed Principles by October 15, 2008. The proposed Principles can be found at: http://www.usace.army.mil/cw/hot_topics/ht_2008/pandg_rev.htm.
[Federal Register: September 12, 2008 (Volume 73, Number 178)]

Henry M. Wise, P.G.

The Wise Report

10/6/2008