NSSGA
NSSGA rallies support for transportation bill
NSSGA says its president and members attended the third Rally for Roads June 11 in Washington, D.C., a one-day created to call attention to the need for a fully-funded transportation bill. Held in conjunction with the Transportation Construction Coalition Fly-In,… Keep Reading
NSSGA gives OSHA additional info on proposed silica rule
NSSGA filed additional information and data with OSHA following the agency’s public hearings in March and April on a proposed respirable crystalline silica rule. OSHA’s proposed rule includes a new exposure limit for respirable crystalline silica and details widely used methods… Keep Reading
No consensus yet on highway funding proposals, NSSGA says
It appears Congress is aware that action must be taken to shore up the Highway Trust Fund. Several Congressional members have proposed solutions, NSSGA says, but getting them to agree on one proves elusive. NSSGA says recent estimates show the… Keep Reading
Water management topic for June AGG1 webinar
Water management is the subject of NSSGA’s June AGG1 webinar, which will take place at 1:00 p.m. EST June 19. “Water Management Solutions for Aggregates Producers" will examine solutions available to create drier sand products—resulting in less water loss—in addition… Keep Reading
Congress hears testimony on EPA water rule
Memphis Stone & Gravel Co. Vice President Alan Parks testified before a Congressional hearing on the small business impacts of a rule proposed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency that would broaden the scope of waters subject to federal jurisdiction… Keep Reading
NSSGA seeks input for inspector trainees
NSSGA is asking for help in its efforts to improve the ways in which the MSHA inspectors evaluate conditions at aggregates workplaces. The MSHA-NSSGA Alliance’s Technical Task Force is developing a program whereby aggregates safety and production personnel will use… Keep Reading
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
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
