By Mark S. Kuhar H.R.5078, the Waters of the United States Regulatory Overreach Protection Act, passed Sept. 9 by a vote of 262 yeas to 152 nays, with more than 30 Democrats supporting the bill. The bill would force the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and Army Corps of Engineers to withdraw the proposed rule expanding jurisdiction over Waters of…
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Lost in the Weeds
Producers Must Look Beyond The Written Standards To Anticipate How MSHA May Apply and Enforce The Law And Regulations. By Ross Watzman
Read MoreAugust Construction Falls 9 Percent
Decline Follows July’s Elevated Volume, However Highways Rose 7 percent, Bridges 9 Percent. By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MorePermitting – October 2014
Indiana Quarry Seeks Permits More than 75 residents of Lowell, Ind., weighed in on the permitting process for a proposed dolomite quarry, according to the Post-Tribune. A public hearing on the air quality permit request from the Indiana Department of Environmental Management by the developers of the project was held at Hebron High School. Singleton Stone LLC is planning a…
Read MoreProfessional Development for Communicators
Competence In Public Communication Requires A Skill Set That Needs Constant Updating. By Thomas J. Roach
Read MoreMake Every Meeting Matter
Getting Off Track In Meetings Can Cost The Company Money And Frustrate Employees. By Steve Schumacher
Read MoreKlüber Lubrication Gear Grease, Oils Protect Against Wear and Corrosion
Klϋber Lubrication has introduced Klübersynth GE 46-1200, a synthetic long-term gear grease for a variety of gear applications, and Klübersynth UH1 6 Series, a complete line of polyglycol gear oils available in ISO VG from 100-1,000 for a variety of industries.
Read MoreSKF Speedi-Sleeves Resolve Cracking Issues
New generation SKF Speedi-Sleeves used with radial shaft seals in rotating machinery resolve the micro-cracking issues typically associated with conventional chrome-plated sleeves. These sealing solutions enable users to quickly and efficiently replace worn sealing surfaces without requiring time-consuming and unproductive machine disassembly and subsequent shaft regrinding.
Read MoreClearSpan Adds Options to HD Building Line
ClearSpan Fabric Structures added three different length options to its HD Building solutions. The HD Buildings are available in both gable- and round-style designs and can be mounted as a freestanding structure or affixed to other foundations, such as ponywalls or containers. HD Buildings are made from triple-galvanized structural steel tubing for the frame and a 12.5 oz., high-density polyethylene…
Read MoreMack Adds New MP8 505C+ to Engine Lineup
Designed for customers seeking a powerful high-performing 13-liter engine, Mack Trucks announced its newest powertrain offering – the Mack MP8 505C+. Built on the 13-liter MP8 engine platform, the MP8 505C+ offers 505 hp and 1,860 lb.-ft. of torque. The MP8 505C+ delivers the maximum amount of torque in all gears to maximize fuel efficiency, as well as the customer’s…
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