The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) awarded Congressmen Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) and Greg Stanton (D-Ariz.) with ROCK Star Awards during the last day at the annual Legislative & Policy Forum (LPF). “We applaud Congressman Balderson and his staff for their dedication and work to ensure our industry is able to supply the essential materials needed to modernize our…
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NSSGA Announces Safety Award Recipients
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the winners of the Safety Excellence Awards, the Louis Griesemer Sterling Safety Awards and the James M. Christie Safety and Health Professional of the Year Award during the second morning session of the 2023 Legislative & Policy Forum. “Safety shapes the culture and everyday practices of each of our members,” said…
Read MoreNSSGA Celebrates 2023 Environmental, Community, Award Winners
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) announced the recipients of its Environmental Excellence Awards and the winner of the 2023 Environmental Leadership Award.
Read MoreNSSGA Welcomes Members to Washington, D.C.
The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) kicked off its annual Legislative & Policy Forum (LPF). A record-breaking 330 attendees are expected to convene in Washington, D.C. over the next week.
Read MoreNew Mexico Federal Land Withdrawal Faces Scrutiny From NSSGA
Secretary of the Interior Deb Haaland took action to protect the cultural and historic resources surrounding Chaco Culture National Historical Park from new oil and gas leasing and mining claims.
Read MoreHousing Starts Lower on Rising Mortgage Rates
Higher mortgage rates averaging above 7% put a damper on single-family production in August, as builders also continue to face supply-side challenges in the form of elevated construction costs, a lack of skilled labor and a shortage of buildable lots. Led by a sharp decline in multifamily production, overall housing starts fell 11.3% in August to a seasonally adjusted annual…
Read MoreThe Agency’s Silica Proposal Sets Off Industry Alarm Bells.
The U.S. Department of Labor (DOL) announced a proposal by its Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) to amend current federal standards to “better protect the nation’s miners from health hazards related to exposure to respirable crystalline silica, or silica dust.” The proposed rule change will ensure miners have at least the same level of protections as workers in other…
Read MoreNSSGA Lauds Reciprocal Switching Rule
Sept. 7, 2023 – National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association President and CEO Michael Johnson issued the following statement after the Surface Transportation Board released its reciprocal switching rule. “The nation’s aggregates and industrial sand industries applauds the Surface Transportation Board (STB) for issuing a proposed Reciprocal Switching Rule,” Johnson said. “This commonsense rule will promote efficiency, competition and drive…
Read MoreEPA Announces New WOTUS Rule
The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced a new Waters of the United States (WOTUS) rule in response to a May Supreme Court ruling that curtailed which waters are subject to federal Clean Water Act protections. The revised WOTUS rule breaks from longstanding federal waters protections to require that protected wetlands have a clearer link to waterways like oceans and rivers.…
Read MoreMatson Resigns as President of Rogers Group Inc.
Darin M. Matson, who has served in various leadership roles at Rogers Group, Inc. over the past 25 years and has been president and chief executive officer (CEO) for the last seven years, has resigned to pave the way for new leadership. During Matson’s years at Rogers Group, he has developed a strong leadership team that will continue to drive…
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