National Stone Sand & Gravel Association
Surface transportation bill drafted in Senate committee
The Senate Environment and Public Works Committee marked up the chamber’s version of a surface transportation reauthorization bill. As drafted, the bill would authorize Highway Trust Fund programs at current levels plus inflation for six years. “I commend Chairman [Barbara]… Keep Reading
Proposed transportation bill will maintain spending
A bipartisan, six-year surface transportation bill proposed by the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee would maintain spending on federal-aid highways at current levels plus inflation, NSSGA says. The $252 billion bill, known as the MAP-21 Reauthorization Act, would authorize… Keep Reading
NSSGA webinar to examine screening
Screening is the subject of NSSGA’s May AGG1 online webinar, which will teach attendees how to choose the right screen for the job, how to measure the effectiveness of their screen and how to evaluate their screen’s performance. "How to… Keep Reading
MSHA to increase enforcement following fatalities
MSHA, following a string of industry fatalities, is encouraging inspectors to do more to keep miners out of hazardous situations, NSSGA reports. According to the association, MSHA Administrator Neal Merrifield indicated he has directed agency inspectors to look for miners… Keep Reading
NSSGA offers support for the Grow America Act
NSSGA has offered its support of the Grow America Act, a $302 billion, four-year surface transportation reauthorization bill U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Anthony Foxx unveiled April 29. “We welcome the administration’s involvement in the reauthorization debate through introduction… Keep Reading
Pit & Quarry Hall of Fame Profile: Chuck Lien
‘Rock Chuck’ amassed reserves, shaped his company around family. Pete Lien & Sons, which started in 1944 near Rapid City, S.D., with Chuck Lien, his father, Pete, and brother, Bruce, has grown from a company that had $16,000 in gross… Keep Reading
P&Q Hall of Fame Profile: Bernie Grove
Operations leader paved way for industry on social issues. Pioneer. Mentor. Class act. These are just a few of the words colleagues of Bernie Grove choose to describe the longtime Genstar leader and former chairman of the National Stone Association.… Keep Reading
NSSGA seeks input on inspector training
Can you think of a way MSHA inspectors could be better trained to do their jobs? Are you a mine operator who is willing to participate in the training process? The Technical Task Force for the MSHA-NSSGA Alliance committee wants… Keep Reading
Vulcan’s Manassas Quarry earns NSSGA award
Vulcan Materials Co.’s Manassas Quarry in Manassas, Va., received an Excellence in Community Relations Gold Award from NSSGA for its active involvement with, and positive contributions to, the facility's neighboring community. "The employees of the Manassas Quarry exemplify the commitment… Keep Reading
