Industry coalition provides flowchart depicting the process
ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ is pleased to announce that its new Climate Change Working Group will meet virtually for the first time on Oct. 30th. The working group will meet routinely to ensure ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ is focusing on the most relevant developments in this area and providing the most appropriate and effective resources for member companies.
ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ is planning opportunities for environmental professionals to engage with your peers and learn from experts in the coming year. Save the dates now for the next In-House Environmental Managers Meeting on Feb. 7 (Arlington, VA) and the ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Safety, Health and Environmental Conference on July 16-18 (St. Louis, MO). Stay tuned for more educational opportunities as well as virtual town halls that are in the works.
Grant applications to reduce diesel emissions due Dec. 1st
As previously reported, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ is concerned that changes proposed by the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) could complicate and prolong the approval of infrastructure projects, jeopardizing the potential benefits of recent legislative acts. On September 29, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ joined 25 other industry groups in opposing CEQ’s proposed changes to the rules that implement the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA).
At a September 11 public meeting, ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ shared its concerns and recommendations regarding the White House Council on Environmental Quality’s (CEQ) proposed Phase 2 revisions to the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) Implementing Regulations. ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ is concerned that the proposed revisions could complicate and prolong infrastructure projects, jeopardizing the potential benefits of recent legislative acts. Delays can increase project costs and even lead to abandonment. Efficiency is essential for timely community benefits, resilience, and economic strength.
ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ member Marathon Construction hosts Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) for a project tour of the San Dieguito Lagoon Wetland Restoration Project in San Diego, California.
Recording of Aug. 16 town hall now available
ľ¹ÏÊÓƵ Members and Chapters Welcome to Participate