Waters of the United States
President Biden vetoes resolution to overturn WOTUS ruling
Says President Joe Biden of his veto: “The resolution would leave Americans without a clear definition of ‘Waters of the United States (WOTUS).’” Keep Reading
NSSGA: Regulation maze jeopardizing infrastructure goals
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and American Road & Transportation Builders Association say Clean Water Act rules are hurting the transportation sector’s ability to fix the nation’s roads and bridges. Keep Reading
What to look out for as production season nears
Despite an increase in aggregate demand, a number of factors have the potential to threaten business for the industry’s producers. Karen Hubacz of Bond Construction Corp. explains. 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
Navigable Waters Protection rule replaces WOTUS
The rule – the final replacement for the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule – went into effect June 22 for most of the U.S. Keep Reading
Replacement WOTUS rule takes next step
Now published in the Federal Register, the final replacement Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule goes into effect this June. Keep Reading
As 2020 presidential election draws near, industry considers possible outcomes
Industry leaders discussed effects the 2020 presidential election could have on the industry at Pit & Quarry's Roundtable & Conference. Keep Reading
The industry reacts to the new WOTUS definition
Aggregate producers were quick to weigh in on the Environmental Protection Agency’s replacement Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule, which should ease the burden they felt from a previous definition. Keep Reading
New definition for WOTUS finally put forth
The new Navigable Waters Protection Rule ends decades of uncertainty over where federal jurisdiction begins and ends. Keep Reading