U.S. Environmental Protection Agency
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
EPA, DOT propose fuel efficiency standards for heavy-duty trucks
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of Transportation’s (DOT) National Highway Traffic Safety Administration (NHTSA) are jointly proposing standards for medium- and heavy-duty vehicles that would improve fuel efficiency and cut carbon pollution. According to DOT, the… Keep Reading
EPA releases updated stormwater permit
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its updated multisector general permit for industrial storm water discharges, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA). The permit only applies directly to states where EPA is the lead permitting authority… Keep Reading
EPA releases final waters rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released its final Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, which expands the federal government’s jurisdiction beyond legal limits but excludes existing quarry and construction pits, reports the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).… Keep Reading
NSSGA to recognize Grassroots Award winners at convention
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) will recognize four active advocates for their efforts to influence federal policy during 2014 at its Annual Convention in Baltimore, Md. Robert F. Weldon of Weldon Materials will receive Grassroots CEO of… Keep Reading
NSSGA members lobby against EPA water rule
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is developing its Waters of the United States rule, which the agency says is designed, in part, to reduce confusion about the Clean Water Act. The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) argues… Keep Reading
MSHA, EPA reveal 2015 regulatory agendas
Both the U.S. Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released their 2015 regulatory agendas. Below is a breakdown of the plans: MSHA According to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), MSHA… Keep Reading
Using DEF properly
A rundown of diesel exhaust fluid handling and an analysis of the events that led to its development. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) established new emissions standards in 2010 requiring medium- and heavy-duty vehicles to significantly reduce engine emissions,… Keep Reading
EPA to host National Conference on Mining-Influenced Waters
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is sponsoring the 2014 National Conference on Mining-Influenced Waters: Approaches for Characterization, Source Control and Treatment from August 12-14 in Albuquerque, N.M. The conference will be a forum for which attendees can discuss scientific matters… Keep Reading
