A former quarry in Tomkins Point, N.Y., may become a successful riverfront reclamation project.
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Reclamation Moving Forward at San Rafael Rock Quarry
The San Rafael Rock Quarry, San Rafael, Calif., will restore about seven acres of lands at its operation, according to the Marin Independent Journal.
Read MoreNew Waters of the United States Rule Proposed
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the Department of the Army are proposing what they call “a clear, understandable, and implementable definition of ‘waters of the United States’ that clarifies federal authority under the Clean Water Act.”
Read MoreLehigh Hanson Donates Reclaimed Mine to Carolina Waterfowl Rescue
Lehigh Hanson Inc. announced that its Hanson Aggregates Marlboro Sand & Gravel site in Bennettsville, S.C., has donated approximately 200 acres of reclaimed mining property to Carolina Waterfowl Rescue (CWR), a non-profit wildlife rescue organization that provides sanctuary, rescue and rehabilitation for wildlife, farmed and exotic animals.
Read MoreLehigh Hanson’s Cadomin Plant Receives Quarry Life Award
In more than 1,000 quarries and pits worldwide, HeidelbergCement is committed to managing biodiversity during and after extraction by promoting a high diversity of local flora and fauna.
Read MoreEPA Kicks Off Manufacturing Week with Smart Sectors Roundtable
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) hosted a roundtable with Smart Sectors partners to mark one year of Smart Sectors’ work, engage in meaningful dialogue about agency priorities and to discuss environmental improvements across manufacturing sectors.
Read MoreNSSGA Calls for Transparent Science
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) submitted a Statement for the Record to the Senate Subcommittee on Superfund, Waste Management, and Regulatory Oversight in support of their efforts to ensure that the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) bases regulations and guidance on transparent science.
Read MoreNSSGA Announces 2018 Environmental Excellence Awards
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the recipients of its 2018 Environmental Excellence Awards.
Read MoreWOTUS Rule Reinstated in 24 States
On Aug. 16, the U.S. District Court in South Carolina issued a summary judgment against the Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) two-year delay of the 2015 Waters of the U.S. Rule, reinstating the rule in all but the 26 states listed below due to earlier judicial stays.
Read MoreSpring Regulatory Agenda Reveals EPA, MSHA Priorities
According to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA), the Trump administration recently released its Spring Regulatory Agenda, outlining the actions federal agencies intend to prioritize in the coming year.
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