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22 Wire Tap & Recordings regulations There is so much information that it is not possible to include everything here. Before anyone records phone calls (land line or cell phones) or video tapes others it would be goodOLAR your due AGE to do FROM diligence to the legalities of what is intended. mize water consumption. Arizona With more must have the consent of at An individualthan $600 million of direct investment into a conversation in order to least one party Arizona, the Quartzsite Solar Energy Plant will electronic comlegally intercept a wire or generate approximatelyincluding wireless and cellular munication, 440 jobs during peak concalls, in Arizona. full-time this conduct struction and 50 Otherwise,jobs for opis a felony. Ariz. Rev. Stat. Ann. addition, erations and maintenance. In § 13-3005. Utilizing a is expected to create local the projectdevice to overhear a conversation while not present, without the consent economic stimulus in the form of $15.7a of a party to that conversation, is also million in sales tax during the construcfelony. tion period, withArizona for an spending It is unlawful in construction individual injecting another $46.3amillion into the to photograph or film person without consent while the economy. local and regionalperson is in a restroom, locker room, bathroom or bedroom or is "The BLM has done a tremendous undressed or involved a sexual activity, job of administering in rigorous and unless the surveillance is for this projfair permitting process for security purposes and notice is posted. Ariz. Rev. Stat. ect," § 13-3019. Smith, CEO of SolarAnn. said Kevin Reserve. "We appreciate the agency's That all looks well and good, however there support twist thatand other renewable is a little of this is not often thought of: energy projects that are critical to reCalifornia It is a harmful emissions intercept or ducingcrime in California to from coneavesdrop upon any confidential commuventional power plants while creating nication, including a telephone call real employment opportunities."or wire communication, without the consent of all A Record of Decision (ROD) for It is parties. Cal. Penal Code §§ 631, 632. the Quartzsite Solar Energy Project was also a crime to disclose information obsignedfrom eavesdropping.BLM granted tained on May 30, 2013. a Right-of-Way (ROW)role Western The FCC's to the In addition Administration (Western) Area Powerto state and federal laws governing the taping associated with the for a switchyardof phone calls, the Federal Communications Commission has its QSEP's interconnection to Western's own requirements concerning such taping. transmission system. The FCC requires that an individual notify S P 1 PUBLIC NOTICE www.DesertMessenger.com June 2, 2010 other parties to a call before using a tape recorder in an interstate call (a cell phone may be considered in the state of origin, not Thephysicalof decision includes an the ROD location). The rule requires that the individual either get Yuma Field amendment to the BLM's consent from all parties before making the call, notify the Office Resource Management Plan to participants atvisual resource the recordchange the the beginning of manageing, or classes in the area where the ment use a "beep tone" that is repeated regularly throughout the call. project is to be built. The use of hidden cameras is covered only byThe Quartzite Solar Energy Project the wiretap and eavesdropping laws if has completed all major permitting the camera also records an audio track. necessary for advancing the project In another case involving Pennsylvania law, four employees of theis actively en-a into construction and Times Leader, newspaper in Wilkes-Barre, were arrested gaged in power marketing efforts. The after they printed ato begin construcproject is slated transcript of a telephone conversation between a Purchase tion in 2014, once a Power columnist in Pennsylvania and a murder suspect livAgreement has been recorded without ing in Virginia that was contracted and financing for the project complete. the suspect's permission. The Virginia and Secretary Jewell announced the apfederal statutes allow one party to record a conversation, while Pennsylvania, as proval of two other projects in Nevada. discussed above, requires the consent of The 350-megawatt Midland Solar all parties. Nevada is solarprosecutors to Project in The man asked panel based charge theprovide enough the Pennsylvaand will journalists under electricity to nia law. Federal law may apply when the power about between parties conversation is105,000 homes.who are in The states. different 70 megawatt New York Canyon Geothermal laws also specifically apMany of the state Project in Lovelock, Nevada will provide enough power to ply to cellular and cordless calls, and others are broad enough — by households."elecserve around 60,000 covering all tronic" communications — toObamathese "These projects reflect the cover Admethods of communication. to expand ministration's commitment P.L. 99-508 (The Electronic producresponsible domestic energyCommunications Privacy Act of 1986), amending 18 tion on 2510 et seq. U.S.C. §§our public lands and diversify our U.S.C. §§ 2510 et seq. (1999) (Wire and 18 nation's energy portfolio," Secretary Jewell said. "Today's approvals will Electronic Communications Interception and Interception of Oral Communications). help bolster rural economies by generwww.fcc.govjobs and reliable power and ating good Courtesy our national energy security." advance of Starr BearCat, KJ7CC June 12, 2013 use designation. The proposed ma- low for consideration of a solar and Notice of Major jor amendment will change the Future wind energy production facility by the Comprehensive Plan Land Use Map designation from Me- Board of Supervisors as either a fuAmendment dium Density and Rural Residential to ture planned development or through CP2010-001 – Major Comprehensive Employment Center on approximately standard zoning practices, including Plan Amendments- La Paz County 1,157 acres. Future public hearings a potential future special use permit. A Heart-Healthier Popcornbe advertised to determine spe- Futurerange. Security Capital, LLC. will Recipe within the normal public hearings will be adver(NAPSI)—There's good news for those proposed develop- tised to determine to involve a cific details of the When snacking, it's best specific details of who Capital, snack. Snacking—done variety of food proposed development. Security love to LLC (applicant) ment, including consideration of spe- thegroups. For example, seeks to develop up to 1,157 acres of quickuse permit, rezoning andpopcorn with an apple, fresh vegcial energy enjoy planned right—can give you a major manufacturing andcurb hunger between etables with hummus or low-fat yogurt At least one public open house meetboost and help associated development applications. industrial uses to be located in Secmeals without adding unhealthy fats with almonds. ing will be held in the future and adtions 3oils 4, T4N, R15W, G&SRM At least one Comprehensive Plan vertised in advance. Please submit and and to your diet. For a great on-the-go snack option, La Paz County, Arizona and Section Major Amendment public open house any comments or recommendations Many people don't realize that popcorn try this and you have regarding this request our 35, T5N, R15W, G&SRM La Paz meeting will be held in the futureprotein-packed recipe mixtoof is one of Parcels include 305- advertised in advance. The Planning and nuts. Mix it 2, and County, Arizona.the healthiest snacks avail- popcorn, fruit office no later than Augustup2010. able. and 003A, 305-15-001A and and Zoning Commission and into 14-009AThis gluten-free treat is naturally divide Board ofsmaller bags for a portable low in calories and high Supervisor meetings will be held after 001E, 305-39-004. Pursuant to Arizo- in the good energy boost after school, post-workJune 2, 2010 na Revised Statues § 11-806, La Paz the 60 dayand out or for a three o'clock of Major Notice pick-me-up. stuff: whole grain, dietary fiber review period, as adverCounty is providing a sixty most recent in the future. Please submit any Comprehensive Plan antioxidants. The (60) day tised Dietary Whatever the reason, whenever the review prior to the public hearings by recommends time, thisyou comments or recommendations convenientAmendment will Guidelines for Americans snack option the Planning and Zoning Commission have regarding this request to our of- CP2010-003 – Major Comprehensive increased consumption of whole grains give you just the right amount of saltyand Board of Supervisors. Should fice no later than August 2, 2010. Plan Amendments- La Paz County in particular and finds crave. you have any questions regarding this many health sweet pop you Centennial Employment Center benefits with their amendment please contact: consumption. June 2, 2010 Now, popcorn lovers can snack bet- of Major ProteinPaz County Mix La Snack (applicant) seeks to Notice Pop 'n' B. Scott Bernhart, Director allow potential solar development Comprehensive Plan ter with new JOLLY TIME® Butter Prep Time: 5 minutes La Paz County Community Development within the Centennial Employment Amendment and Butter Light Microwave Pop Corn 12 cups (1 bag) popped JOLLY TIME 1112 Joshua Avenue, Suite 202 Balance unique Butter Light Microwave Pop Corn Land CP2010-002 – Major Comprehensive Center as defined on the Future made with the Smart Parker, AZof oils. Each new flavor offers Plan Amendments- La Paz County Use Map located in Sections 25, 26 blend 85344 ¾ cup dried fruit, chopped G&SRM La Paz Telephone: (928) 669-6138 and 35, T3N, R11W, Next Light Renewable Power, LLC. health-conscious consumers zero 3 tablespoons slicedArizona. Pursuant to Arizona Email: sbernhart@co.la-paz.az.us County, almonds grams of trans fat naturallyNext Light Renewable Power, LLC honey Statues § 11-806, La Paz and abso- 2 tablespoons Revised lutely no hydrogenated or partially hy- to develop up to County is providing a sixty (60) day Application Description: (applicant) seeks 3 tablespoons vanilla protein powder drogenated oils. The proposed Future Land Use Plan 400 acres solar and wind farm to be review prior sugar-free pud(can substitute with to the public hearings by andTheamendment Balance® oil blend,Section ding powder) the Planning and Zoning Commission text Smart will provide an located in li- 15, T5N, R16W, appropriate exclusively for for G&SRM La Paz County, Arizona (in- and Board ofin a large bowl, censed land use designation use in JOLLY Place popped popcorn Supervisors. Should future development, construction and cluding APN 304-56-001). Pursuant you have any questions regarding TIME Pop Corn, contains a unique removing any unpopped kernels. Add operation of major manufacturing and to Arizona Revised Statues § 11-806, this amendment please contact: blend of polyunsaturated, monounsatassociated industrial uses within an La Paz County is dried fruit and almonds; toss. Drizzle providing a sixty urated and saturated fats (60) day review honey public B. Scott mixture. Sprinkle identified Employment Center land to help sup- prior to theover popcornBernhart, Director port healthy cholesterol levels alreadyPlanning and Zoning powder, mix well to coat. hearings by the with protein La Paz County Community Development Yield: About (1½-cup) servings. Commission and Board of Supervi- 7 1112 Joshua Avenue, Suite 202 sors. Should you have any questions Analysis per (1½-cup) servNutritional Parker, AZ 85344 regarding this amendment please 125, Dietary fiber: 3g, Toing: Calories: Telephone: (928) 669-6138 contact: Email: sbernhart@co.la-paz.az.us tal fat: 3g, Carbohydrates: 20g, Protein: Snacking done right 6g, Sodium: 100mg, Cholesterol: 0mg B. Scott Bernhart, Director Application Description: Family owned and operated for nearly La Paz County Community Development The proposed text amendment will 100 years, JOLLY that a solar energy singleclarify TIME has a generation 1112 Joshua Avenue, Suite 202 facilities are consistent within the exParker, AZ 85344 minded obsession: making the world's Telephone: (928) 669-6138 isting Comprehensive Plan Employbest popcorn. For five generations, the Email: sbernhart@co.la-paz.az.us ment been proud to proSmith family has Center located at County Road 75E and I-10, known as the Centenduce the finest-quality popcorn availApplication Description: nial the Smiths are desigable—no wonder Employment Center. ThisconThe proposed Future Land Use Map nation will allow for consideration of a sidered "The First Family of Popcorn." Amendment will clarify that a solar solar energy production facility by the For more energy generation facility is consis-convenient snacking ideas, Board of Supervisors as either a funutritional tent with the existing Comprehensive information and recipes, ture planned development or through visit www.jollytime.com. UBLIC NOTICE Plan Rural Community planning area SEE P designation. This designation will alPAGE 15 PPUZZLE PAGE ANSWERS (from page 20) UZZLE PAGE (page 20) ANSWERS

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