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Federal Court Throws Out Two Trump-Eased Clean Air Rules

April 6, 2021

Revoked is one that delayed state mandates to meet landfill GHG emission controls, and another that exempted most stationary pollution sources from protective standards

Tom Ichniowski

October 14, 2020

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After days of negotiations, marked by rapidly shifting proposals, the fate of a new coronavirus relief and economic stimulus bill was unresolved at ENR press time.

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Construction Groups Oppose Trump's Move to Delay Stimulus Package

The President Announces No Funds Until After Election Day, then Backtracks

Tom Ichniowski

October 7, 2020

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Construction groups and industry officials say decision to pull out of stimulus negotiations will cause severe harm.

Pam Radtke Russell

July 21, 2020

One Comment

Twenty states and the District of Columbia say the rule unlawfully limits review under the Clean Water Act.

Trump Order Waives Project Environment Rules to Push COVID-19 Recovery

June 5, 2020

"Emergency" directive to fast-track energy, transport and other infrastructure stimulus comes as EPA proposes to further diminish broader U.S. clean air rules benefits.

Trump Administration Calls on Construction Firms to Donate Masks

But AGC seeks clarity if the request is official policy or an 'off-the-cuff remark.'

Bruce Buckley

March 17, 2020

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VP Pence seeks donations of N95 masks to local hospitals and forgo additional orders as AGC seeks clarity if request is official policy or 'off the cuff remark.'

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D.C. Airports Official Confirmed as Architect of Capitol

Tom Ichniowski

December 9, 2019

2 Comments

Former Navy engineer J. Brett Blanton, a Metropolitan Washington Airports Authority official since 2017, is set to take up new post in January.

Environmental Regulation

Court Battle Underway Over Revamped Endangered Species Rules

Tom Ichniowski

October 7, 2019

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Court is expected to consolidate a Sept. 25 lawsuit from attorneys general of 17 states, New York City and the District of Columbia with earlier one filed by environmental groups.

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Don't Change the Rules for Construction Apprenticeship

Richard Korman

August 29, 2019

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Keep the industry exempt from a Trump administration plan to create private oversight of craft programs; the system works to prevent lowering the bar long set.

Environmental Regulation

Trump Administration Issues Rules Easing Endangered Species Requirements

Court challenge expected from two attorneys general, environmental groups

Tom Ichniowski

August 12, 2019

One Comment

New regulations face promised court challenge from environmental groups, state attorneys general.

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Federal Court Throws Out Two Trump-Eased Clean Air Rules

Stimulus Plan's Outlook Is Murky

Construction Groups Oppose Trump's Move to Delay Stimulus Package

States File Suit Over Federal Rule Limiting Review of Energy Projects

Trump Order Waives Project Environment Rules to Push COVID-19 Recovery

Trump Administration Calls on Construction Firms to Donate Masks

D.C. Airports Official Confirmed as Architect of Capitol

Court Battle Underway Over Revamped Endangered Species Rules

Don't Change the Rules for Construction Apprenticeship

Trump Administration Issues Rules Easing Endangered Species Requirements

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