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The U.S. Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) have revealed some initial policy changes in response to COVID-19. As this unprecedented situation continues to evolve, NSSGA will continue working to keep you apprised as federal policies affecting your business change. MSHA has posted guidance on their response to […]
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Recently, NSSGA held a conference call to discuss the COVID-19 crisis and effects on aggregates businesses. Below are a list of resources that resulted from the call, as well as some additional resources for the Indiana aggregates industry: Best Practices Best Management Practices for Aggregates Regarding COVID-19 COVID-19 Measures – CRH COVID-19 Operations Collected Industry […]
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Update on Indiana’s COVID-19 response as of 3/23/20 At noon today, Governor Eric Holcomb announced a “stay at home” order for Hoosiers as the state tries to slow the spread of COVID-19 during the coronavirus pandemic. His executive order effectively closes nonessential businesses from 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday, March 24 to 11:59 p.m., Monday, April 6. […]
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Project Delivery During the COVID-19 Outbreak On March 17th, Commissioner Joe McGuinness released the following statement about INDOT operations during the crisis. “To our valued industry partners, We have been receiving many questions surrounding INDOT operations, and I want to update you on where we currently stand. Yesterday, Governor Holcomb announced additional steps to reduce […]
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Update for the INDOT/Industry Preseason Regional Meeting for Seymour/Vincennes Districts on March 16 Regarding COVID-19 Latest Update: 3/13/20 at 12:30 PM From Matt Beeson, Director Office of Materials Management INDOT Due to the ongoing situation with COVID-19, INDOT is canceling the three in-person regional preseason Aggregate and Asphalt meetings that were to occur on 3/16 […]
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Andy Williams, Northern Division VP, has announced his decision to hang up his hard hat and boots to begin a new chapter in life for him and his family. A 20-year veteran of Rogers Group, Inc., Andy began his career in Bloomington, Indiana as a Senior Sales Representative. Andy’s career has included serving as SMA […]
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Respirable Quartz and Dust Fell to All-Time Low ARLINGTON, VA – There were 24 mining fatalities in the U.S. in 2019, the U.S. Department of Labor’s Mine Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) reports. This is the fewest annual fatalities ever recorded, and only the fifth year in MSHA’s 43-year history that mining fatalities were below 30. MSHA […]
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EPA’S REPLACEMENT WATERS OF THE U.S. (WOTUS) RULE PROTECTS WATERS AND PROVIDES CLARITY FOR AGGREGATES PRODUCERS ALEXANDRIA, VA – EPA Administrator Andrew Wheeler today announced the new Navigable Waters Protection Rule: Definition of “Waters of the United States” (WOTUS) at an event today in Las Vegas. This rule was proposed in 2019 for public comment and […]
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Many thanks to the participants, planners and sponsors of INRoadCon20 in San Juan, Puerto Rico last week. This convention was four years in the making – scheduled for 2018, but interrupted by Hurricane Maria. We think our patience was well-rewarded. Participants used their time in San Juan to network, tackle the issue of disaster preparedness and […]
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The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) withdrawal of the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule appeared in the federal register this week. With an effective date of Dec. 23, 2019, the unlawful 2015 WOTUS rule will be no longer be in effect in any part of the U.S., barring a legal stay. This withdrawal is the first […]
