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Yahoo
a day ago
- Health
- Yahoo
Razor clam harvesting reopens on parts of Oregon Coast after toxic levels drop
PORTLAND, Ore. (KOIN) — Razor Clams on the Central Coast have been deemed safe by the Oregon Department of Agriculture (ODA) and the Oregon department of Fish and Wildlife (ODFW), and are now available for harvesting. Razor clam harvesting is now open from Cascade Head to Cape Blanco, but remains closed from Cape Blanco to the California border for the public's safety. Harvesting of mussels, bay clams, and crabs remains open along the entirety of the Oregon Coast. Ex-military father at large after 3 daughters found dead in central Washington Closures have been maintained due to the presence of domoic acid in razor clams at unhealthy levels, and regular closings and openings can be expected throughout the year. Marine biotoxins such as domoic acid are produced by microscopic plankton, and typically exist at low levels. These toxins can affect shellfish, which are filter-feeders which ingest any and all particles they come into contact with. While the biotoxins do not affect the shellfish negatively, they can be very harmful to humans and animals that consume them. Levels of biotoxins periodically rise and fall, but now that the domoic acid levels in razor clams have dropped, the ODFW has ruled them safe for consumption. The ODA will continue to monitor the shellfish toxin levels weekly. Jury rules in favor of Black firefighter's racial discrimination case against City of Portland Domoic acid has been proven to contribute to short and long-term memory loss. Even in shellfish with low levels of the acid, large quantities eaten per year may cause Amnesic Shellfish Poisoning, and health officials recommend that people eat no more than 15 razor clams per month for 12 consecutive months. This is an interim advisory while more data is collected. A license is required to harvest shellfish. Daily and yearly passes can be purchased online or in-person from the . Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
POST Rotterdam project in Netherlands tops out
Multidisciplinary company BESIX has announced that the POST Rotterdam project in the Netherlands, a development that merges the conservation of a historic site with contemporary design, has achieved a pivotal construction phase with its topping out at 155m. The topping-out ceremony brought together partners and the project team, highlighting the culmination of meticulous planning, technical expertise, and the efforts of many professionals and site workers, stated the company. POST Rotterdam is a revamp of a historic post office in the centre of the city. BESIX COO construction Jan Van Steirteghem said: 'Bringing the core to its final height of 155m required exceptional coordination, engineering, and execution. Thanks to the use of hydraulic climbing formwork this was both efficient and precise. The result is clearly visible in the Rotterdam skyline. The core itself houses critical elements such as stairwells, lift shafts, and structural stability walls, making it the backbone of the tower. "Together with our partner Rizzani de Eccher, we are proud of what has been accomplished here and of our continued contribution to the evolution of this city.' Designed by US-based architect ODA in partnership with Netherlands-based architect Braaksma & Roos, for Omnam Investment Group, a real-estate group, the project integrates a national monument over a century old with a contemporary residential tower. The historic post office, which withstood the bombings of World War II, is being converted into a five-star boutique hotel, offering 238 rooms. Meanwhile, the newly erected 155m residential tower will house 305 apartments, with 102 units for sale and 203 units available for rent. The tower's facade features custom-designed staggered arches and vertical columns crafted from glass fibre-reinforced concrete, paired with an energy-efficient aluminium curtain wall system. Following the structural completion of POST Rotterdam, the construction team's attention now turns to the facade's completion and the interior finishing of the apartments. The initial batch of rental apartments is fully finished, and the concrete work is finalised, while the complex facade construction has reached the halfway mark. In September 2024, construction of the Aramco Stadium project began in Saudi Arabia, for which BESIX and ALBAWANI are handling the stadium's design and construction. "POST Rotterdam project in Netherlands tops out" was originally created and published by World Construction Network, a GlobalData owned brand. The information on this site has been included in good faith for general informational purposes only. It is not intended to amount to advice on which you should rely, and we give no representation, warranty or guarantee, whether express or implied as to its accuracy or completeness. You must obtain professional or specialist advice before taking, or refraining from, any action on the basis of the content on our site.
The Star
3 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Hanoi pilots special mechanisms to develop urban railway network
The Cat Linh-Hadong Urban Railway. — VNA/VNS HANOI: Hanoi has issued a resolution introducing a pilot programme for a number of special mechanisms and policies aimed at developing the city's urban railway system. According to the plan accompanying the decision, the city has set clear objectives for fully, strictly and effectively implementing the conclusions of the Politburo and Resolution 188. The plan outlines seven key focus areas, notably including the drafting of specific legal documents to firm up the provisions of the resolution, the planning of the urban railway network and transit-oriented development (TOD) areas, and the preparation and implementation of major investment projects for the 2026-2045 period. Regarding legislative work, the city will establish an inter-agency task force, issue guidance and detailed regulations on route selection, project location, technology transfer mechanisms, design standards and establish criteria for selecting organisations and enterprises to participate in the urban railway sector. The planning efforts will focus on reviewing current land use along railway routes, updating the planning of TOD areas and integrating these into transport and electricity master plans for the capital to ensure sufficient land and energy resources for the projects. For project preparation and implementation, the People's Committee has requested the development of a funding mobilisation plan for the medium-term periods 2026-2030 and 2031-2035. This will involve the flexible use of local budget to advance funds for ODA loan agreement procedures, allocation of public investment capital for certain pre-investment activities and thorough preparation of land clearance, compensation, resettlement and technical infrastructure relocation. Specifically, the city aims to complete the underground section and begin full operation of the Nhon-Hanoi Station line by 2027. In October this year, construction is set to begin on two lines of Line 2 (Nam Thang Long – Tran Hung Dao section) and Line 5 (Van Cao – Hoa Lac section). Between 2026 and 2030, additional sections will be developed, including Line 3 (Hanoi Station – Yen So), Line 2 (Tran Hung Dao – Thuong Dinh), Line 2 (Nam Thang Long – Noi Bai), and the extension of Line 2A to Xuan Mai. Subsequent phases will continue implementing lines as per the master plan to 2045. The People's Committee has instructed relevant departments, agencies, units and local departments along project routes to organise and allocate staff to implement the plan with the highest sense of responsibility. The Hanoi Metropolitan Railway Management Board (MRB) has been assigned as the standing agency to oversee and coordinate the entire implementation process. — Vietnam News/ANN
Time of India
4 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Bhubaneswar civic body to set up three more ODA courts to resolve building plan disputes
BHUBANESWAR : For expedited disposal of disputes arising from building plan approvals under Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) limits, three more Odisha Development Authority (ODA) courts will be set up under the civic body, where designated officers will hear and resolve cases. At present, there is only one ODA court that deals with thousands of minor and major disputes, creating a huge backlog. An estimated 7,000 disputes are pending for disposal, BMC officials said. The court is empowered under the ODA Act, 1982, to decide on the violation of building rules. Earlier, the court functioned under the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA). It started operating under BMC from Nov 2016. BMC officials said that as per the initial plan, the cases will be distributed among the zones according to allotted disputes of a respective zone. "Three additional commissioners, one in each zone, will be designated as authorised officers to hear the cases," said BMC additional commissioner Suvendu Sahu. He made the statement on the sidelines of a recent discussion in a corporation meeting where BMC commissioner Rajesh Patil expressed the view that opening of more ODA courts will reduce the burden on a single court. When the ODA court started functioning, 1,034 pending cases were transferred from BDA. BMC officials said that because of the court, people are able to file complaints directly without having to run from officer to officer. The court also takes cases from the BMC's enforcement squad. "The enforcement squads keep receiving complaints of encroachments. The ODA court has helped to take up encroachment cases and conducts their hearing expeditiously," said a BMC officer. BMC officials said most of the cases relate to carrying out construction beyond the approved plan or minor and major deviations. "Since BMC is now dealing with building plan approval, we find out whether an individual has used space beyond the permissible area shown in the plan. If we find a violation, we transfer it to the ODA court," an officer said. Sources said if applicants don't find the court's direction satisfactory, they can move the appellate authority. In the case of ODA court, the appellate authority is secretary of the housing and urban development department.
Time of India
5 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
BMC to set up 3 more ODA courts to resolve building plan disputes
Bhubaneswar: For expedited disposal of disputes arising from building plan approvals under Bhubaneswar Municipal Corporation (BMC) limits, three more Odisha Development Authority (ODA) courts will be set up in under the civic body, where designated officers will hear and resolve cases. At present, there is only one ODA court that deals with thousands of minor and major disputes, creating a huge backlog. An estimated 7,000 disputes are pending for disposal, BMC officials said. The court is empowered under the ODA Act, 1982, to decide on the violation of building rules. Earlier, the court functioned under the Bhubaneswar Development Authority (BDA). It started operating under BMC from Nov 2016. BMC officials said that as per the initial plan, the cases will be distributed among the zones according to allotted disputes of a respective zone. "Three additional commissioners, one in each zone, will be designated as authorised officers to hear the cases," said BMC additional commissioner Suvendu Sahu. He made the statement on the sidelines of a recent discussion in a corporation meeting where BMC commissioner Rajesh Patil expressed the view that opening of more ODA courts will reduce the burden on a single court. When the ODA court started functioning, 1,034 pending cases were transferred from BDA. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esta nueva alarma con cámara es casi regalada en Laguna Paiva (ver precio) Verisure Undo BMC officials said that because of the court, people are able to file complaints directly without having to run from officer to officer. The court also takes cases from the BMC's enforcement squad. "The enforcement squads keep receiving complaints of encroachments. The ODA court has helped to take up encroachment cases and conducts their hearing expeditiously," said a BMC officer. BMC officials said most of the cases relate to carrying out construction beyond the approved plan or minor and major deviations. "Since BMC is now dealing with building plan approval, we find out whether an individual has used space beyond the permissible area shown in the plan. If we find a violation, we transfer it to the ODA court," an officer said. Sources said if applicants don't find the court's direction satisfactory, they can move the appellate authority. In the case of ODA court, the appellate authority is secretary of the housing and urban development department.
