The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the recipients of the Environmental Excellence Awards, which recognizes operations that actively demonstrate a commitment to the exemplary use of environmental controls and systems.
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NSSGA Presents 2020 Environmental Leadership Award to Ryan Crosbie
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced that Ryan Crosbie is the recipient of the 2020 Environmental Leadership Award. Crosbie is director of Environmental Legal Compliance at CRH Americas Law Group.
Read MoreFinal NEPA Environmental Rule Released
The final National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) rule by the White House’s Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) has been released. NEPA, which was signed into law on Jan. 1, 1970, requires federal agencies to assess the environmental effects of their proposed actions prior to making decisions.
Read MoreFrac Sand Blues
July 10, 2020 – It’s not a good time to be a frac sand producer. With oil prices still hovering around $40 per barrel, and no COVID-19 end in sight, frac sand producers are falling like dominoes. Recent developments include bankruptcies from major producers Covia, Hi-Crush and Vista Proppants and Logistics. While these companies are not going away – they are restructuring debt and trying to find…
Read MoreAlberta Legislation Would Redefine Minerals and Pits
The Alberta, Canada, government has proposed legislation that would redefine “minerals” and “pits,” allowing about 500 sand projects to proceed without having to submit environmental impact assessments, according to the Edmonton Journal.
Read MoreNSSGA Welcomes New Executive Order on Infrastructure
A new Executive Order – “Utilizing Emergency Authorities to Facilitate Infrastructure Improvements and Other Activities to Support the Nation’s Economic Recovery from the COVID-19 Emergency” – will help streamline environmental reviews and improve infrastructure project delivery timelines, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA).
Read MoreGranite Publishes Sustainability Progress Report
Granite published its 2019 Sustainability Progress Report, which highlights the company’s advancement on environmental, social, governance and economic initiatives.
Read MoreNSSGA Wants to Tell Your Story on Earth Day!
April 14, 2020 – Earth Day is next Wednesday, April 22, and the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) wants to highlight member company’s environmental efforts on social media. “We’re planning to target policymakers in sharing your business actions as good environmental stewards,” NSSGA said. “Consider sharing your best photos, graphics, quotes, etc. and adding #EarthDayRocks to your posts, so we can track them and…
Read MoreCEMEX honored by Wildlife Habitat Council
CEMEX USA has been recognized by the Wildlife Habitat Council (WHC) for its strong and ongoing commitment to biodiversity, conservation education and environmental partnerships within the communities where it operates.
Read MoreMark Williams
Mark Williams, environmental manager at Luck Companies, has been recognized by the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) with its 2019 Environmental Leadership Award. This prestigious award honoring outstanding environmental leadership was presented to Williams during the NSSGA’s Legislative and Policy Forum on Nov. 18. “We are so proud of Mark for earning the industry’s highest honor given to an individual who…
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