Knife River Corp., the construction materials subsidiary of MDU Resources Group Inc., has received permitting to expand operational capabilities at its Honey Creek quarry northwest of Austin, Texas.
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Innovative Quarry Operation Proposed in Colorado
A proposal to develop an environmentally focused sand and gravel supply operation in Dotsero, Colo., is the first step to bringing a long-contemplated vision of rural residential homes and first-ever commercial services to an expanding community at the eastern mouth of Glenwood Canyon and on the north side of Interstate 70, according to developers.
Read MorePay for It Yourself
Oct. 23, 2019 – Is this what it has come to with the federal government? White House Economic Adviser Larry Kudlow told attendees at North American Infrastructure Leadership Forum in Washington, D.C., “We’ll cut red tape for you, but don’t expect a check from us. Folks, we will give you the permits, if you can figure out how to pay for…
Read MoreNew Endangered Species Act Rules Coming
The U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service (FWS) on Aug. 12 announced changes to rules implementing parts of the Endangered Species Act (ESA). This is a positive step that will increase transparency and effectiveness of the ESA and reduce overly-burdensome regulations faced by aggregates producers, according to the National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA).
Read MoreDepartment of Commerce Report Targets Permitting Delays
The National Mining Association (NMA) applauded the recommendations of a new U.S. Department of Commerce (DOC) report which aims to ensure a reliable supply of minerals in the United States. The report is the culmination of months of collaborative work with various U.S. agencies in response to Executive Order (EO) 13817, “A Federal Strategy to Ensure Secure and Reliable Supplies…
Read MoreNSSGA Files WOTUS Comments
The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) and member companies submitted comments to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to support the replacement of the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule with an improved rule. This replacement proposal includes key suggestions from NSSGA, including exemptions for pits, water treatment systems, dry stream beds…
Read MoreCanadian Agency Clarifies Aggregates Permitting Issues
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forests (MNRF) has given the Canadian aggregates industry a heads up about some information that has come up recently related to aggregate permit applications on Crown land and municipal zoning, according to the Ontario Stone, Sand& Gravel Association (OSSGA).
Read MoreStop Unreasonable Permitting Delays
Oct. 19, 2017 – The National Stone, Sand and Gravel Association (NSSGA) recently told the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and Fish and Wildlife Service that unreasonable delays in the permitting process are far too common for aggregates operations. Nancy Haley and Chip Smith from the Corps met in-person at NSSGA’s headquarters with Mark Williams of Luck Companies, Matt Hinck of…
Read MoreNew Data Illustrates A Quarry’s Positive Impact
Many people are unclear on the benefits of having an aggregates operation nearby. Quarries now have a resource to show the tangible benefits of their operations to share with community stakeholders and neighbors in the permitting process.
Read MorePERMITTING – JANUARY 2016
FAST Act Speeds Up Permitting for Construction Projects The Fixing America’s Surface Transportation Act, or FAST Act, is a $305 billion, five-year bill passed by Congress that contains provisions to streamline permitting for construction projects. The new permit streamlining provisions contained in Title XLI of the FAST Act are based on the previously proposed Federal Permitting Improvement Act sponsored by…
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