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State’s budget addresses government control of quarries
Wisconsin's governor vetoed a provision in the state budget that would have taken away the rights of local governments to regulate aggregate operations. Keep Reading
Workplace exams rule to be re-examined
The Mine Safety & Health Administration's (MSHA) rule on workplace exams may be getting a makeover. Keep Reading
Aggregate producer asks Congress to adjust regulations
NSSGA member Louis Griesemer, from Springfield Underground, called on the House Small Business Committee to take action on regulations that cause delays. Keep Reading
How OSHA’s silica rule will impact aggregate operations
Enforcement of OSHA's final rule to protect workers in construction from exposure will soon go into effect. What effects will this rule have on aggregate producers? Keep Reading
Cemex reaches agreement on California coastal mine
The California Coastal Commission approved the agreement Cemex negotiated with commission staff regarding the continued operation of the Cemex Lapis sand plant. Keep Reading
NSSGA addresses regulations with US labor secretary
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) met with U.S. Labor Secretary Alexander Acosta to address regulations faced by aggregate operations. Keep Reading
MSHA and the aggregate industry
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association's Mike Johnson discusses the ongoing process to select the next assistant secretary of labor at the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), the evolution of the aggregate industry's relationship with MSHA, and more. Keep Reading
Nye enlightens House committee on industry issues
Ward Nye, Martin Marietta chairman, CEO and president, testified before the House Natural Resources Subcommittee on Energy and Mineral Resources on the importance of aggregate for infrastructure projects. Keep Reading
Trump cuts down on government regulations
President Donald Trump signed an executive order that requires federal agencies to cut two existing regulations for each new regulation introduced. Keep Reading
