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Federal Agencies Must Consider Projects' Impact on Climate

August 24, 2016

Final guidance from the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) for the first time will require federal agencies to consider the potential impact of construction projects on climate change.

Federal Court Rejects Request To Consider WOTUS Case

Pam Hunter McFarland

August 24, 2016

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A three-judge panel from the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals has rejected a bid by several states, led by Georgia, to have their challenge to the Obama administration’s June 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule heard by the court.

Industry Tries Plan B to Unlock Export-Import Bank Loans

Tom Ichniowski

August 24, 2016

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For months, the Export-Import Bank of the U.S. has been unable to vote on large new loans because its board is one member short of a quorum, putting on hold $20 billion in potential aid for U.S. sales overseas.

Clean Energy

Massachusetts Pushes Offshore Wind in New Clean Energy Law

State mandate for 1,600 MW by 2027 is the biggest in the U.S.

Johanna Knapschaefer

August 21, 2016

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State's mandate for 1,600 MW by 2027 is the biggest in the U.S.

Equipment

EPA, DOT Toughen Fuel Economy and Emissions Standards for Heavy-Duty Trucks

New trucking rules will be phased in over 10 years

Tom Ichniowski

August 16, 2016

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DOT's Foxx says regulation requires 10% greater emissons and fuel-use cuts than 2015 EPA-DOT proposal.

Transportation

DC Metrorail Track Maintenance Faces More Scrutiny

FTA report calls for more inspectors, improved training

Jim Parsons

August 11, 2016

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NTSB report on July 31 derailment says deteriorated ties, loose or missing components probably caused rails to shift.

Will Global Firms Be Part Of $580 Million Gaza Barrier Project?

Neal Sandler

August 10, 2016

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Security risks and geopolitical issues are expected to prevent non-Israeli companies from participating in an Israeli Defense Ministry project to build a 60-kilometer barrier designed to prevent and monitor Hamas tunneling, according to knowledgeable Israeli sources.