Sentence examples for restrict projects from inspiring English sources

In 2014, it sought to curb its development by invoking Section 404(c) of the Clean Water Act, which, though rarely used, gives the E.P.A. the power to restrict projects that would have an "unacceptable adverse effect" on surrounding waters and ecosystems.

And given the worst drought in living memory in parts of the country, new water-usage laws may restrict other projects; in some areas there are already moves to curb the extent and maintenance of landscaping.Regardless, the private-equity firms still seem to believe they are heading down a primrose path to profits.

That could include proposing a new effort on climate change or fighting off an initiative to restrict infrastructure projects.

Gov. Jerry Brown said he is preparing to wade into next year's crowded field of ballot battles, which could include proposing a new effort on climate change or fighting off an initiative to restrict infrastructure projects.

The State Water Project, from which many utilities import water, was not officially in a state of drought, but some utilities were already reacting to the lower than average runoff from the Sierra Nevada watersheds, and to court orders to restrict the Project's withdrawals from the California Delta to protect the endangered Delta Smelt.

Working with data from a sample of ATP-funded projects, restricted to those projects with small business participation, success is defined in terms of selected variables encompassing both the technical and commercial goals of the ATP.

Other rules restricted demolition projects during raptor nesting season and mandated that native plants be used for landscaping.

Republican critics have accused the Obama administration of restricting energy projects on public lands and waters, and such charges are a staple of the current political campaign, particularly in Western states and along the Gulf of Mexico.

Data retrieval is restricted to project members and the chief administrator if the project is not open to the public.

We should have discussion before beginning projects to curtail, restrict, or fund those projects we find the most ethical.

Representative John Campbell, Republican of California, who also voted against the bill, said in a statement that "the bill that was finally presented to the House also failed to restrict wasteful pork projects".