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COVID-19 and Construction

OSHA Pulls Vaccine Mandate, But Will Propose as a Rule

Contractors, business groups applaud rescinding the mandate, but seek more input on industry-specific regulations

January 25, 2022

Rulemaking process starts Jan. 26, with industry groups applauding rescind but seeking more input on construction-specific regulations.

Coronavirus and Construction

Court Moves Shift Focus to Federal Workers, Military in COVID-19 Vaccine Battle

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

January 22, 2022

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Judge enjoins federal worker mandate over its reach, immediately appealed by U.S. Justice Dept., citing Biden's “constitutional authority to act as CEO of the executive branch,” while dispute over military vaccinations heats up.

Environment

Biden Administration Sets Framework to Fund $4.7B US Orphan Well Cleanup

Federal task force will prioritize abandoned oil-gas wells that pose most risk to environment, public health

Pam McFarland

January 18, 2022

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Infrastructure law funds will go to states, tribes to close and remediate abandoned oil and gas sites under new interagency government program

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Transportation Conference

Hope, and Trepidation, for DC Event Attendees on Infrastructure Fund Flow

Equity, technology, and efficiency was also on the agenda at TRB meeting

Aileen Cho

Jim Parsons

January 17, 2022

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Transportation Research Board attendance was down as US COVID-19 cases rose, but participants spoke volumes about efforts underway and risks ahead to wisely spend billions coming to the sector.

Oil and Gas Construction

Big Energy Projects Draw More Workers to Small Alberta Town

Debra K. Rubin

Scott Van Voorhis

January 16, 2022

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Work near Edson on the $10B Trans Mountain oil pipeline expansion, $1.8B expanded NGTL gas line and $1.2B Cascade Energy power plant has brought at least 2,500 workers to town, with housing scarce.

Workforce

SCOTUS Hears Feds' Suit Over State Workers' Comp Law for DOE Nuke Site

Mary B. Powers

January 13, 2022

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High court will decide Biden challenge to Washington state's coverage expansion for Hanford contractor workers related to illnesses claimed from exposure to major toxics

Workforce

Supreme Court Denies OSHA Vaccine/Testing Mandate in 6-3 Ruling

Conservative majority says agency lacks authority to make sweeping, public health-related rules

Jeff Yoders

January 13, 2022

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Justices placed stay on agency's emergency temporary standard in workplaces with 100 or more employees

Renewable Power Construction

Administration Expands Push to Build Clean Energy Projects

Plans include funding more renewable projects and accelerated permit decisions

Pam McFarland

Debra K. Rubin

January 12, 2022

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Multi-faceted federal effort includes largest yet U.S. auction of offshore wind project lease tracts, in metro New York City area, and more renewables built on public lands.