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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
NSSGA adds Dunne as director of communications
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) added Patrick Dunne as its director of communications. In this position, Dunne will lead the day-to-day communications efforts for the association. Prior to this position, Dunne served as assistant director of communications… 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
Senator says Senate could take up highway bill this week
Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said the Senate could consider a highway bill as early as this week, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). McConnell also said the Senate would not recommend increasing the fuel user fee to… Keep Reading
NSSGA to host MSHA regulation webinar July 30
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) is set to host its July AGG1 webinar, “How to Comply with MSHA’s Recent Increased Fatality Prevention Initiative” July 30 at 1 p.m. Eastern. The webinar takes place in conjunction with the… 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
Multiyear highway bill emerges
The Senate introduced a six-year, $275 billion bill to fund the federal government's highway program. The bill, called the Developing a Reliable and Innovative Vision for the Economy (DRIVE) Act, appropriates nearly $43 billion per year for transportation spending, The… Keep Reading
Congress explores highway funding sources in hearings
Both chambers of Congress explored sources to fund a surface transportation bill during hearings on Capitol Hill, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) reports. The House Ways and Means Committee held a hearing on the long-term financing of… Keep Reading
Reclaimed pit took center stage as US Open host
The 2015 U.S. Open Championship, one of four men's major golf championships this year, was played on a reclaimed sand-and-gravel site. The site, now the Chambers Bay Golf Course in Puget Sound, Wash., has changed hands a number of times… Keep Reading
