tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-60887600279677077192024-11-05T18:58:22.390-08:00MCCV News and EventsManufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-64924190932293323442010-02-15T14:57:00.000-08:002010-02-15T14:57:55.104-08:00Next MCCV Meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 17 ~ Learn about BPS and their impact on your facilitiesLearn how Best Performance Standards being developed by the San Joaquin Valley Air District may impact your facility at the next meeting of the MCCV set for Wednesday, Feb. 17 beginning at 8:30 a.m. in the Operations Training Room at E & J Gallo Winery, Modesto.
The meeting is open to representatives of MCCV member companies and invited guests. A government issued photo id is required in Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-10652337460801307242010-01-12T09:49:00.000-08:002010-01-12T09:49:15.088-08:00MCCV Meeting is Wednesday, Jan. 20 * Don't MissReady or not, the new year is underway! The Careers in Manufacturing Road Show bus has left the garage and is making its rounds; government offices have unlocked the doors and it seems, let loose the floodgates of regulation.
The next regular meeting of the MCCV is Wednesday, January 20 and Gary Lucks from Beyond Compliance will return for his annual Environmental Legislative and Legal Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-31070858835871237462009-12-07T12:02:00.000-08:002009-12-07T12:03:15.543-08:00December MCCV Meeting CancelledThe December Meeting of the MCCV has been canceled. If you have items of interest, please email them to jan@mccv.org so they can be included in an e-letter to be sent later this month. Merry Christmas to all from the MCCV.Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-39701426406743867842009-12-07T12:00:00.000-08:002009-12-07T12:02:54.443-08:00EPA Issues GHG Endangerment Finding2009-12-07Earlier today EPA Administrator Lisa Jackson signed two distinct findings regarding greenhouse gases under section 202(a) of the Clean Air Act:
* Endangerment Finding: The Administrator finds that the current and projected concentrations of the six key well-mixed greenhouse gases--carbon dioxide (CO2), methane (CH4), nitrous oxide (N2O), hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs), perfluorocarbons (PFCsManufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-45328135503697210562009-11-17T14:01:00.000-08:002009-11-17T14:01:34.152-08:00MCCV Meeting is WednesdayThe November Meeting of the Manufacturers Council of the Central Valley will be held tomorrow (Wednesday, Nov. 18) from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m.at E&J Gallo Winery, Modesto in the Operations Training Room. For a map, please contact the MCCV Office at 209.523.0886 or info@mccv.org. Please note there are new security restrictions in place and you will be required to show a valid government issued Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-34735015462370867492009-10-30T20:38:00.000-07:002009-10-30T20:38:57.700-07:00ARB's new diesel regs have you confused?Take advantage of the free on-line interactive webcast training by the Air Resources Board (ARB) on regulations that affect diesel truck, bus, and off-road diesel vehicle owners.
This is a reminder that Course #512 will be webcast on Tuesday, Nov. 3 and will be webcast one last time on Wednesday, Nov. 4. Course #512, Diesel Regulation Overview, provides a summary of the requirements and Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-34021882043112723422009-10-28T10:32:00.000-07:002009-10-28T10:37:47.706-07:00October Meeting Documents Now PostedIf you missed the October MCCV meeting but want to know what went on, you can visit the MCCV website and see the agenda, highlights and even the special presentation. Visit the MCCV website: www.mccv.orgManufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-90508265591923234222009-10-20T12:18:00.000-07:002009-10-20T12:18:31.905-07:00October MCCV Working Committees Agenda PostedThe agenda for the Wednesday, Oct. 21 MCCV Monthly Meeting is now posted on the MCCV website: www.mccv.org. The meeting begins at 8:30 a.m.Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-55196340334530001122009-10-20T09:46:00.000-07:002009-10-20T09:46:32.243-07:00District Proposes Policy for Addressing Greenhouse Gases under CEQAOn November 5, the San Joaquin Valley Air District's Governing Board will consider the first comprehensive regional policy on addressing and mitigating greenhouse gas (GHG) emission impacts caused by industrial, commercial, and residential development in the San Joaquin Valley. This set of guidance documents is designed to assist local permitting agencies and businesses by answering several Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-53440593296953448062009-10-16T10:41:00.000-07:002009-10-16T10:41:56.533-07:00MCCV Monthly Meeting is Wednesday, Oct. 21The next meeting of the Manufacturers Council of the Central Valley will be Wednesday, Oct. 21 beginning at 8:30 a.m.
Agenda items include a discussion on the revised draft Employer Based Trip Reduction Rule (Click Here and a special presentation entitled:
Anaerobic Digesters in Germany:
Observations and Lessons Learned
The meeting will be held at the E&J Gallo Winery in the Operations Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-36353308145875937722009-10-07T09:51:00.001-07:002009-10-07T09:51:44.154-07:00EPA’s Energy Star Label Now Available for Four Types of Glass and Food Processing Plants
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Savings of Nearly $900 Million Possible
WASHINGTON - From strawberry jam jars to frozen french fries, the manufacturing plants that make Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-26102025713782601352009-09-29T10:17:00.000-07:002009-09-29T10:17:40.471-07:00Trip Reduction Rule: MCCV & CLFP partner on commentsWith the comment deadline looming, the Manufacturers Council and the California League of Food Processors have teamed up once again to prepare comprehensive comments on the San Joaquin Valley Air District's proposed Employer-Based Trip Reduction Rule. To see the comments, visit www.mccv.org and click on News and Reports.Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-21012398842649936272009-09-29T10:00:00.000-07:002009-09-29T10:00:01.203-07:00Costs of doing business in CA: $134K/yr/small businessGovernor Arnold Schwarzenegger released a study recently on the cost of state regulations on California small businesses. The research, conducted by Sanjay Varshney, concluded that on average, each small business spent $134 thousand on regulations in 2007. The report also concluded that the total cost of regulation to the state is $493 billion and 3.8 million jobs.
Over the past Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-56361011227248047592009-09-23T10:33:00.000-07:002009-09-23T10:33:55.513-07:00Trip Reduction Rule Gets its own web pageLooking for information on the proposed Employer-Based B Trip Reduction Rule? The district has set up a separate page. Visit: Trip Reduction Rule WebsiteManufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-12148201382483546422009-09-23T09:43:00.000-07:002009-09-23T09:43:35.671-07:00Reminder: Comments due September 30 on Trip Reduction Rule REMINDER:
Comments are due by 5 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 30 on the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District's proposed "Employer-Based Trip Reduction Rule." To learn more about this rule, which will impact employers with 100 or more employees who report to work between 6 and 10 a.m., visit:
Trip Reduction Rule
Of particular focus should be the costs of implementation and Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-14095512701354877472009-09-23T09:21:00.000-07:002009-09-23T09:22:37.216-07:00EPA Finalizes the Nation’s First Greenhouse Gas Reporting SystemOn January 1, 2010, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will, for the first time, require large emitters to begin collecting greenhouse gas (GHG) data under a new reporting system. This new program will cover approximately 85 percent of the nation’s GHG emissions and apply to roughly 10,000 facilities.
EPA’s new reporting system will provide a better understanding of where GHGs are Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-56765169124680586762009-09-22T08:27:00.000-07:002009-09-22T08:27:30.380-07:00Diesel Regs Too Confusing? Attend ARB Course Tomorrow in FresnoARB has developed a new training seminar that provides an overview of several new and existing ARB regulations that apply to diesel vehicle owners. One of the courses is set for 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 23 at the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District, 1990 E Gettysburg, Fresno. You may register on site.
The course will generally provide a 30 minute overview of thefollowing:Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-38577367893638636902009-09-17T09:25:00.000-07:002009-09-17T09:25:13.843-07:00September Meeting Documents Posted to WebsiteInformation and handouts from the September Working Committees Meeting have now been posted to the MCCV website. Topics of discussion included the new aboveground storage tank regulations; new regs affecting the preparation of used batteries for recycling and/or disposal and the San Joaquin Valley Air District's Employer-Based Trip Reduction Rule.Visit www.mccv.org to view the information.Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-67635726224995773522009-09-15T09:08:00.000-07:002009-09-15T09:08:37.270-07:00MCCV Committees Meet Tomorrow ~ Agenda is PostedThe agenda for the Wednesday, Sept. 16 MCCV Working Committees meeting is now posted. Visit the MCCV website at www.mccv.orgManufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-25802185238094244422009-09-14T11:57:00.000-07:002009-09-14T12:04:53.860-07:00Trip Reduction Rule Workshops Begin This WeekThere will be workshops to present, discuss, and receive comments on draft rule 9410 (Employer Based Trip Reduction).
Workshop and Socioeconomic Analysis
Monday, September 14, 2009 at 1:30 pm
In-Person: Fresno Governing Board Room
VTC: Bakersfield and Modesto
Socioeconomic analysis presentation immediately following workshop.
Workshops
Tuesday, September 15, 2009 at 10:00 am
In-Person: Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-35435661197490755522009-09-14T11:52:00.000-07:002009-09-14T11:53:39.871-07:00Two Great Events This Wednesday* MCCV MONTLY MEETINGWednesday, Sept. 16 * 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.E&J Gallo Winery Operations Training Room(visit www.mccv.org)
*RMP/PSM/CALARP Compliance Workshop
Wednesday, Sept. 16 2009 * 8 am to 2 pm * Includes Lunch
Stanislaus County DER, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA
Harvest Hall * Rooms D & E * No Charge
On Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, the Stanislaus County Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-71238318580950109862009-09-08T08:52:00.000-07:002009-09-08T08:52:01.332-07:00Revised Trip Reduction Rule Draft Now AvailableChanges have been made to the employer-based trip reduction rule being developed by the San Joaquin Valley Air Pollution Control District. MCCV asks its member companies to review the rule and provide feedback. The rule continues to shift the mobile source pollution burden to stationary sources. To see the draft, visit http://www.valleyair.org/Workshops/public_workshops_idx.htm#r9410%209-14-09
Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-7700957216688487562009-08-31T14:38:00.001-07:002009-08-31T14:40:55.290-07:00RMP/PSM/CALARP Compliance WorkshopRisk Management Professionals * Technical Workshop AnnouncementRMP/PSM/CALARP Compliance Workshop
Wednesday, Sept. 16 2009 * 8 am to 2 pm * Includes Lunch
Stanislaus County DER, 3800 Cornucopia Way, Modesto, CA
Harvest Hall * Rooms D & E * No Charge
On Wednesday, Sept. 16, 2009, the Stanislaus County Department of Environmental Resources and Risk Management ProfessionalsManufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-17090284656328438532009-08-31T11:26:00.000-07:002009-08-31T11:27:25.070-07:00Industrial and Agricultural Energy ForumSeptember 2, 2009 * 7:30 - 9:30 a.m.
Industrial and Agricultural Energy Forum
CSU Fresno University Business Center
Fresno, CA
LinkManufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6088760027967707719.post-51039329222340401722009-08-31T09:56:00.000-07:002009-09-01T15:15:52.067-07:00Employer Based Trip Reduction Rule Workshops SetThe next round of workshops for the Employer Based Trip Reduction Rule will be held the week of September 14 (click here for details). The draft staff report will be available Friday, Sept. 4.
Manufacturers Council of the Central Valleyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17624935341463886711noreply@blogger.com