ALJ William Moran dismissed a Pattern of Violations charge against Patriot Coal’s Brody Mining on Nov. 1, stating that the POV charge is a violation of due process. The Judge called the POV process “patently unfair, almost rigged,” and said that companies do not know what evidence to present for their defense.
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The Power of Knowledge
Many parts of the Southwest are designated as open range. My community in southeast New Mexico is one of those areas. In open range areas, cattle are not segregated from some infrequently traveled state and county roads.
Read MoreWildlife Habitat Council Honors Aggregates Producers
Vulcan Materials Co. has been awarded the prestigious Conservation Education Award at the Wildlife Habitat Council’s (WHC) 26th Annual Symposium, Celebrating Corporate Conservation. Vulcan was recognized for its outstanding national legacy in the pursuit of excellence in wildlife habitat conservation education and outreach.
Read MoreProposed Part 100’s Unintended Consequences: The Truth Revealed
The Proposal Appears To Be a Change For The Sake Of Change, And Seeks To Ease The Burden Of Proof On Enforcement Actions and Increase Penalties Without a Safety Rationale. By Ross Watzman
Read MoreNovember Construction Jumps 13 Percent
New Construction Starts in November Climbed 13 Percent From The Previous Month; Highway And Bridge Construction Dropped 7 Percent By Mark S. Kuhar
Read MorePermitting – January 2015
AMERICUS QUARRY SEEKING APPROVAL • GIBRALTER ROCK QUARRY MOVING FORWARD • CALIFORNIA QUARRY FACES NOISE QUESTIONS • SOUTH CAROLINA QUARRY NEEDS SITE-DEVELOPMENT PLANS
Read MoreDid We Learn Anything?
What Did We Really Learn About Communication In 2014? By Thomas J Roach
Read MoreBest Employee Development Skill – Shut Your Mouth!
Asking Questions Then Staying Quiet and Being a Good Listener Will Help Employees Develop. By Steve Schumacher
Read MoreNew Year’s Resolutions
It’s a new year, and everyone makes resolutions: Lose weight, stop smoking, eat more vegetables, start exercising. But what about business resolutions?
Read MoreFirst Look – January 2015
Luck Stone Receives Award Luck Stone received a special achievement in GIS award acknowledging leadership, vision, hard work and the innovative use of ESRI’s GIS Technology. Eagle Materials Appoints Haack He joins Eagle from Halliburton Energy Services where he enjoyed a 17-year career with successively important operating positions. James Retires Vulcan Materials Co.’s Donald M. James, executive chairman of the…
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