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Clean Energy

NJ Makes Largest Combined US Offshore Wind Power Award

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

July 4, 2021

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Developers Orsted and Shell-EDF will build projects totaling 2,568 MW and boost supply chains, but onshore grid connections remain logistical and political challenge

Infrastructure Legislation

House Approves $715B Transportation and Water Infrastructure Bill

Tom Ichniowski

July 1, 2021

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It's unclear how the new package might mesh with the Biden-Senate bipartisan group framework.

Opinion: Will The Florida Condo Collapse Remind Americans of Their Aging Infrastructure?

Richard Korman

July 1, 2021

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Champlain Towers is a flashing red light about the expiration date having passed on much of the constructed environment.

Maine Lawmakers Resume Action to Shift Grid Control to State

Johanna Knapschaefer

June 30, 2021

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Consumer owned power utility would buy out private providers, if measure passes and is not vetoed, with possible impact on $1B transmission line project; governor has been skeptical in public statements.

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Safety

NYC Buildings Chief Shuts 322 Jobsites, Seeks 'Culture of Accountability'

Stephanie Loder

June 30, 2021

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Safety sweeps in June prompted closures, as Commissioner Melanie La Rocca touts "zero tolerance," and agency issues new multi-year analysis of injuries and deaths.

Transportation Infrastructure

US DOT Picks Winners for $905M in New INFRA Grants Round

Tom Ichniowski

June 30, 2021

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The 24 winners were chosen from among 157 eligible proposals.

US Supreme Court Backs $1B Pipeline, 5-4, in State Eminent Domain Battle

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

June 29, 2021

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PennEast natural gas line from Pennsylvania to New Jersey has federal power to seize NJ-owned land, said justices, despite Justice Amy Coney Barrett-led dissent; project still lacks key approvals but industry welcomes ruling

Corruption

Wood Group to Pay $177M to Settle US, UK, Brazilian Bribery Charges

Update: Court Approves UK Settlement

Tom Ichniowski

June 28, 2021

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The case centers on activities of subsidiary Amec Foster Wheeler several years before Wood acquired it in 2017.

The Legislative Struggle

Biden Walks Back Comment Linking Infrastructure and 'American Families' Bills

Tom Ichniowski

June 27, 2021

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In a turnabout, Biden says he didn't intend to imply a veto threat.

Energy Construction

Court Ruling Adds Scrutiny in FERC Pipeline Approval Review

Mary B. Powers

June 27, 2021

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D.C. appeals court June 22 reversal of an operating natural gas line's 2018 certification is a focus as the agency considers changes in how it decides need for interstate pipelines.