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NY Gov. Sets Industry Advisory Council to Fix Public Contracts Process

Panel, to include contractors and labor, will recommend revised rules on retainage, MWBE, other issues

January 21, 2022

Contractor, labor and other members will be named in 60 days, with recommended changes due in one year in four specific areas of state public contracting.

Power Construction

US Court Questions 102-Mile Transmission Project Over River Crossing

Mary B. Powers

January 20, 2022

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Federal judge allows construction for now on $492M Wisconsin-to-Iowa line in opponent challenge, but chides utilities and agencies over Mississippi River crossing permit flaws. Project, set to carry western renewable energy to markets, has support from one Wisconsin non-profit.

COVID-19 and Construction

DOJ Defends Federal Contractor Vaccine Order to Atlanta Appeals Court

Mary B. Powers

Debra K. Rubin

January 19, 2022

One Comment

Attorneys tell court in Jan. 18 brief that mandate is legal under US procurement law to insure "economical and efficient" contracting, but Cincinnati appeals court panel rejected argument on Jan. 5, despite strong dissent from Chief Justice. That court also is weighing merits of OSHA vaccine rule for large contractors, not in effect now under new US Supreme Court order.

Water Infrastructure

Corps Spells Out Billions in Infrastructure Act Allocations

Tom Ichniowski

January 19, 2022

2 Comments

Everglades restoration program receives the largest allotment of roughly $1.1 billion.

Aerial view of coal ash waste spreading into an adjacent waterway on the photo's right side

Toxic Cleanup

EPA Coal Ash Cleanup Rule Changes Send Utilities, Agencies Back to Drawing Board

Corinne Grinapol

January 18, 2022

No Comments

Agency said it will deny three utility extensions for unlined pond compliance over groundwater pollution risks, as part of larger agency push to strengthen regulation of power plant residuals disposal and facilities with improper storage.

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

No Comments

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.

MARTA: GM/CEO Jeffrey Parker Died Jan. 14 by Suicide

Scott Judy

January 16, 2022

One Comment

Executive was praised for his leadership and vision as the agency prepared to launch its largest-ever expansion.

Oil and Gas Construction

Big Energy Projects Draw More Workers to Small Alberta Town

Scott Van Voorhis

Debra K. Rubin

January 16, 2022

No Comments

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.

On the Scene | Southeast

$118M 'Welcome Mat' Interchange Takes Shape Near Orlando Int'l Airport

January 14, 2022

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Reports from key Southeastern industry events.

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NY Gov. Sets Industry Advisory Council to Fix Public Contracts Process

US Court Questions 102-Mile Transmission Project Over River Crossing

DOJ Defends Federal Contractor Vaccine Order to Atlanta Appeals Court

Corps Spells Out Billions in Infrastructure Act Allocations

EPA Coal Ash Cleanup Rule Changes Send Utilities, Agencies Back to Drawing Board

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

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

MARTA: GM/CEO Jeffrey Parker Died Jan. 14 by Suicide

Big Energy Projects Draw More Workers to Small Alberta Town

$118M 'Welcome Mat' Interchange Takes Shape Near Orlando Int'l Airport

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