The House of Representatives passed H.R. 7575, a bill authorizing at least $8.6 billion in federal funds for 38 new Army Corps of Engineers construction projects, including flood and storm protection, river and port navigation and environmental restoration improvements.
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Granite Sustainability Progress Report Wins Award
Granite announced that its 2019 Sustainability Progress Report was awarded Gold by MerComm in its 2020 Annual Report Competition (ARC). Granite’s 2019 Sustainability Progress Report encompasses its comprehensive set of goals including corporate social responsibility, environmental stewardship and responsible governance.
Read MoreReynolds Soil Technologies Reports Increase in Demand For Its Dust Control, Water Management Formulas
Water shortages and environmental restrictions are increasing the need for mining and quarrying companies to find solutions that reduce water consumption while enabling operations to continue at optimum level.
Read MoreFinal Environmental Rule Modernizes NEPA Process
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 MoreGCCA Releases Industry Biodiversity Guidelines
The Global Cement and Concrete Association (GCCA) has published new guidelines aimed at further improving the biodiversity performance of the industry’s quarries. The guidelines support the association’s Sustainability Charter implementation and represent a collaborative effort by member companies to improve overall performance in biodiversity management and quarry rehabilitation.
Read MoreEPA Sheds Light on Legal Obligations During Pandemic
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a temporary policy regarding EPA enforcement of environmental legal obligations during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Read MoreEPA to Retain Ambient Air Quality Standards
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a proposal to retain, without changes, the National Ambient Air Quality Standards (NAAQS) for particulate matter (PM) including both fine particles (PM2.5) and coarse particles (PM10).
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 MoreNew 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 MoreEPA Celebrates 50th Anniversary
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced its 50th anniversary theme, “EPA at 50: Progress for a Stronger Future.”
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