EPA
13 states temporarily shielded from waters rule
A federal district court judge granted a preliminary injunction that blocked the Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule from taking effect on Aug. 28 for 13 states, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). The U.S. Environmental Protection… Keep Reading
Incidents put industry in negative light
A few recent incidents have cast a negative light on the aggregates and mining industries. When such events reach the public eye, the effects could be, among other things, stepped enforcement by the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) and… Keep Reading
NSSGA, others sue EPA over waters rule
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) filed a lawsuit challenging the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA) Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule. According to NSSGA, WOTUS radically expands federal jurisdiction under the Clean Water Act, posing serious… Keep Reading
27 states sue EPA over waters rule
According to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA), 27 states have filed lawsuits alleging federal expansion over state waters. The challenges say the Waters of the U.S. rule violates the Clean Water Act, the Administrative Procedure Act, the… Keep Reading
EPA, DOT propose fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are jointly proposing standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that would improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon pollution. According to DOT, the… Keep Reading
EPA releases updated stormwater permit
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its updated multisector general permit for industrial storm water discharges, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). The permit only applies directly to states where EPA is the lead permitting authority… Keep Reading
EPA releases final waters rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, which expands the federal government’s jurisdiction beyond legal limits but excludes existing quarry and construction pits, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).… Keep Reading
Waters rule to be tweaked, not withdrawn
Gina McCarthy, administrator of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), reiterated at a House Appropriations Committee hearing that the agency plans to release an altered Waters of the U.S. rule this spring. According to the National Stone, Sand & Gravel… Keep Reading
NSSGA to recognize Grassroots Award winners at convention
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) will recognize four active advocates for their efforts to influence federal policy during 2014 at its Annual Convention in Baltimore, Md. Robert F. Weldon of Weldon Materials will receive Grassroots CEO of… Keep Reading
