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EVA Construction Rules In Effect; More Sewer/Water Stimulus Funds Coming?
Stephen Barlas, Washington Editor
February 2010 Vol. 65 No. 2

The biggest issue for the underground construction industry in 2010 is not whether Congress and the Obama administration will unveil a second round of infrastructure spending, but whether that second helping of funds for sewers and drinking water systems will find its way into financial bloodstreams faster than the first injection did.

February Newsline: EPA, MSD water talks continue; White House Jobs Summit pushes water division project and more
February 2010 Vol. 65 No. 2

EPA, MSD continue talks over water violations; White House Jobs Summit inspires new push for water diversion project; EPA releases guidance to better manage stormwater; Qwest, Level 3 telecoms spends less; Report says wireless,telecom in transition and more

WSSC, U.S. EPA Celebrate Start of D.C. Area Sewer Rehab Project
January 2010 Vol. 65 No. 1

The Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission (WSSC) kicked off a landmark rehabilitation project Jan. 7, marking the first time WSSC has been awarded federal funding for a reconstruction project through the Maryland Department of the Environment.

January Newsline: EPA Cracks Down on Violations; Cat Invests in India; Stimulus Projects At Work
January 2010 Vol. 65 No. 1

EPA cites 14 municipalities for stormwater violations
Wind farm brings power to California
Tarlton completes historic engineering feat
Caterpillar to invest in India

EPA Stimulus Sewer/Water Infrastructure Funds Flow Slowly
Stephen Barlas, Washington Editor
December 2009 Vol. 64 No. 12

Members of Congress are raising concerns about the prospective failure of cities and counties to spend appropriated stimulus funds for wastewater and drinking water projects, a concern top Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) officials say is justified.

December Newsline: Climate change costs, U.S. export performance and more
December 2009 Vol. 64 No. 12

Report estimates climate change adaptation costs, impacts to utilities
Birmingham mayor found guilty

EPA GHG Emission Requirements Could Affect Interstate Pipelines
Stephen Barlas, Washington Editor
November 2009 Vol. 64 No. 11

Pipelines dodged one Environmental Protection Agency greenhouse gas (GHG) bullet temporarily but may get hit by another.

JEA Takes Lead In Proactive Sewer, Water Maintenance
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
September 2009 Vol. 64 No. 9

Most major American cities today face multiple challenges to provide basic water and sanitary services.

EPA Takes New Steps To Improve Water Quality
September 2009 Vol. 64 No. 9

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has made available comprehensive reports and data on water enforcement in all 50 states.

Alternative Fuel Choices Limited For Construction Equipment
Jeff Griffin, Senior Editor
August 2009 Vol. 64 No. 8

Alternative fuels, including petroleum based diesel and gasoline with additives, are perceived by many to be a key element in reducing world dependency on oil.

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