The Weekly Newspaper of Manhattan Beach Herald Publications - El Segundo, Manhattan Beach, Hawthorne, Lawndale, & Inglewood Community Newspapers Since 1911 - Circulation 30,000 - Readership 60,000 (310) 322-1830 Vol. 11, No. 5 May 4, 2017 Inside This Issue Certified and Licensed Professionals...................7 Classifieds............................3 Entertainment......................6 Finance..................................3 Food.......................................7 Looking Up...........................4 Pets........................................8 Real Estate.................. 9 - 11 Seniors..................................4 Sports....................................3 Weekend Forecast Roundhouse Aquarium Fun Run Ticket Sale Fun Run race starting: Tickets are now available for the 5th annual 5K Roundhouse Fun Run for the Ocean, which will take place Saturday, June 3 at 9:30 at the Manhattan Beach pier. The tickets can be purchased at the aquarium’s website, http://roundhouseaquarium.org/funrun. They are $35 per person and include a commemorative t-shirt, electronic timing, water and refreshments. See details below. Photo and information provided by Lynne Gross. Aerospace Contractor Answers a Rare Request from Washington See Aerospace, page 2 By Rob McCarthy The nation’s new Commerce secretary has asked manufacturers which federal regulations hold them back the most, signaling the White House intends to keep its promise to make it easier for companies to do business on U.S. soil. The chance to talk directly to a member of the White House Cabinet doesn’t come around often. Gino DiCaro, a spokesman with the California Manufacturing and Technology Association, said in the past his industry’s calls for relief fell on deaf ears in Washington, D.C. But that’s changing with the new administration. “More than ever, growing our economy through manufacturing is at the forefront of public opinion and policy discussions at every government level,” DiCaro said. “Everybody wants good wages, jobs and innovation.” Commerce Secretary Wilbur Ross in March invited manufacturers and industry groups to tell him which federal regulations hinder their businesses and expansion plans. An executive memo signed January 24 by President Trump tasked Ross to investigate the impact of federal regulations on the manufacturing industry. The president has said he wants to keep factory jobs here in the States. It’s unusual for a president to single out one industry with an offer of help. It’s rarer that the manufacturers themselves got the chance to tell the Commerce Secretary which federal rules to reduce or eliminate altogether. There were 175 comments and suggestions left for Ross and his staff on a federal website, including one by Northrup Grumman. The aerospace and defense contractor operates in three South Bay cities and in all 50 states. Robert Foster, a Washington, D.C.- based manager for Northrup Grumman, recommended that the environmental permit process be simplified. He offered ways the administration could help Northrup Grumman to better suit the company’s needs. Simplify the process for obtaining a federal permit to comply with clean air, clean water and wastewater rules. Require the same data, but share it among the agencies reviewing the application. Also, cut down on the nine- to 12-month wait to get a permit approved, Foster suggested. Northrup Grumman must submit duplicate information to the California and federal agencies, Foster explained. Local and federal agencies should be working together, and a single agency could handle a Northrup permit application to make the process more efficient. Many federal environmental rules are enforced by the states. “Consolidate the review at a single level and within a single agency,” Foster recommended. Where more than one state or federal agency is involved, he suggested to clearly define the lines of responsibility so the process isn’t slowed by multiple requests for information. State and federal agencies often want the same data to assure them a company has practices and procedures in place to comply with environmental rules. Northrup Grumman told Ross the current permit process is Friday, May 5 Partly Cloudy 65˚/58˚ Saturday, May 6 Partly Cloudy 63˚/54˚ Sunday, May 7 Mostly Cloudy 62˚/53˚ Roundhouse’s Fun Run for the Ocean By Lynne S. Gross The 5th Annual 5K Roundhouse Fun Run for the Ocean is coming in June! The event is known for its outstanding prizes for first through third place in each of its ten divisions. In addition, a raffle held after the race has even more worthwhile prizes. It is a good race for the entire family while also being an excellent place for serious runners to shine. The division age breakdowns are: 9 and under, 10-14, 15-29, 30-49, and 50+. There are separate prizes for men and women in each division--a total of 30 prizes overall. The race will start at the ocean’s edge under the Manhattan Beach pier and round a cone 30 blocks to the north at 45th Street. Time recording and online registration will be handled by RaceWire. The Fun Run will also feature music and announcements by DJ Dru Mitchell and touch tanks staffed by Roundhouse Volunteers. Coffee will be provided by NikauKai. Water, energy bars and other refreshments will be provided. Sponsorships to date include Chevron; Continental Development Corporation; Kinecta Federal Credit Union; Patty Brown & Associates-Physical Therapy; AndersonPenna and Danny Zuker, Annette Lombardi and Family. You can contact the Roundhouse at 310-379-8117 if you are interested in sponsoring this year’s Fun Run. Prizes for the race and raffle at this time are from: Aquarium of the Pacific, Bacchus Wines, ET Surf Shop, Islands, Jack’s Surfboards, The Kettle, Manhattan Dermatology, NikauKai, Natural History Museum, Old Venice, {pages}, Panchos, Paradise Bowls, Simms Restaurants, Village Runner, and Washed Ashore Adornments. Keep checking the Roundhouse Fun Run webpage for updates on fantastic awards and prizes. Proceeds will go to Roundhouse Aquarium Teaching Center’s operating expenses (exhibit operation, marine life support, and maintenance) and program expenses (education programs and volunteer program).•
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