regulation
New WOTUS definition emerges to end 2022
A new ‘waters of the U.S.’ (WOTUS) rule expands Clean Water Act jurisdiction over roadside ditches, and industry stakeholders say it could slow the delivery of transportation projects. Keep Reading
Legislative, regulatory developments to expect in 2023
Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association explains what’s on the agenda come January when the next Congress gets underway. Keep Reading
Granite executive addresses Senate committee
Granite Construction Co.’s Gary Johnson touched on a number of industry issues before the Senate Committee on Environment & Public Works. Keep Reading
MSHA targeting silica with enforcement initiative
The Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) is implementing an enforcement initiative with the intent of protecting miners from respirable crystalline silica. Keep Reading
The aggregate industry braces for regulatory change (Part 2)
P&Q’s 2021 Roundtable presented a forum to discuss the greatest shifts – or lack thereof – in the Mine Safety & Health Administration since the onset of the Biden administration. Keep Reading
WOTUS on EPA chopping block once again
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is relooking at the definition of “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS), with developments likely to surface in the months to come. Keep Reading
House bill introduced to save mining operations, jobs
The Saving America’s Mines Act will prohibit any administration from unilaterally halting the mining of critical minerals on federal lands where mining is currently permissible. Keep Reading
What to expect with MSHA’s informal conference process
With the new presidential administration beginning, there are many changes that can be anticipated at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) – including the agency's informal conference process. Keep Reading
Alexander maintaining a positive outlook regardless of election outcome
Arcosa’s Scott Alexander weighs in with a commentary on the upcoming election. Keep Reading
