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.
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New WOTUS Rule Finalized
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army finalized the Navigable Waters Protection Rule to define “Waters of the United States” establishing federal regulatory authority under the Clean Water Act.
Read MoreUnderground Explosives Storage Magazines
Are ATF Variances Required for Type 1 Explosives Magazines in Underground Mines? By Brian Hendrix
Read MorePERMITTING – MARCH 2020
Alabama Quarry Opposed Opelika, Ala.-based OAonline reported that Creekwood Resources, a company based out of Florence, Ala., submitted applications for air and National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System permits. The latter would enable the company to discharge select pollutants into local waters, with limits placed on how often it could be done. Residents have been posting yard signs outside of their…
Read MoreThe Evolution of PR
New Technology and a Growing Dependence on Websites and Social Media Require Digital Media Specialists. By Thomas J. Roach
Read MoreBefore You Make Changes, Ask This Question
You Need to Assess the Tradeoffs of Change Before Implementation. By Steve Schumacher
Read MoreTaking Plant Tours to the Next Level
Luck Stone’s Dino Walk Educates the Public on Its Extensive Dinosaur Tracks – and Its Business. By Therese Dunphy
Read MoreCoronavirus Could Spur Infrastructure Investment
March 18, 2020 – Congressional leaders and White House officials began work on a massive coronavirus relief bill that could contain major economic stimulus for corporations and consumers. Could it take a pandemic such as coronavirus/COVID-19 to finally get an infrastructure bill passed? On a House Democratic conference call, House committee chairs discussed ideas including: cash payments to individuals; infrastructure investments;…
Read MoreCommodities Drop Sharply as Global Economy Takes a Hit
According to William May, senior economist, IHS Markit, as COVID-19 spreads worldwide, markets have begun pricing in a global decline in economic activity on the scale of that witnessed in China during the past two months.
Read MoreNSSGA Update on MSHA Annual Refresher Training
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) has learned from MSHA that although the agency will not issue a written policy publicly, they will rely on internal guidance regarding enforcement of annual training and other requirements in light of the coronavirus.
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