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Editor's Note: Friday, August 1, 2008 -- 03:30 PM

E&E Daily will not publish unless events warrant during the congressional summer recess. The Daily returns to its normal publishing schedule when Congress returns Sept. 8, 2008. In the meantime, look to Greenwire, E&ENews PM, Land Letter and ClimateWire for the latest developments on environmental and energy policy.

1. OIL AND GAS:
'Gang of 10' nears roll out of energy plan as floor talks collapse

The collapse of Senate leadership negotiations over energy legislation is prompting greater attention on a bipartisan group planning to roll out a proposal they say would require concessions from both sides. The so-called Gang of 10 is planning to unveil a framework this week that relaxes oil-and-gas leasing bans on the outer continental shelf (OCS), coupled with conservation and alternative energy measures. Go to story #1

2. OFFSHORE DRILLING:
Calif. voters would back more coastal development -- poll

SAN FRANCISCO -- A slim majority of Californians favor drilling off their coast for more oil, according to a new poll out today from a public policy group based here. Go to story #2

This Week's Markups and Hearings

15. Calendar:
Activity for July 28 - August 1, 2008

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Friday, August 22, 2008 -- 04:38 PM

AIR POLLUTION: House Democrats float language for restoring CAIR

OIL AND GAS: BLM puts more land off-limits to drilling in new Pinedale, Wyo., plan

CHEMICALS: Federal safety board is failing to meet its mandate -- GAO

OCEANS: Interstate panel rejects call to halt crab harvest

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Friday, August 22, 2008 -- 12:19 PM

UTILITIES: Xcel starts turning Boulder, Colo., into a 'smart grid' Skinner Box

NANOTECH: Emerging technologies made a splash in Beijing Olympics

FORESTS: Bush admin wades into roadless rule legal mess

CAMPAIGN 2008: Energy in spotlight as parties head to conventions

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Renewable Energy: Wind energy trade group head discusses Pickens plan, transmission obstacles (07/29/2008)