Tag: Obama administration

Aggregate producers are raising concerns as MSHA merges coal inspectors with the metal/nonmetal mining sector. Photo by Kevin Yanik

MSHA’s evolution through the years

November 6, 2019 By Kevin Yanik

Check out insights from a fall 2019 panel discussion on the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA).

WOTUS delay blocked, rule reinstated in 24 states

August 20, 2018 By Zach Mentz

The United States district court in South Carolina blocked the Trump administration’s two-year delay of the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule.

What’s next with MSHA?

April 25, 2018 By PQ Staff

What’s ahead for the aggregate industry with a new head at the Mine Safety & Health Administration? Find out now.

Supreme Court agrees to hear WOTUS rule petition

January 23, 2017 By Allison Kral

The Supreme Court agreed to hear a petition regarding the proper venue for the case against the WOTUS rule.

Industry awaits next MSHA chief, policy changes

January 3, 2017 By Kevin Yanik

With 2016 in the past, the industry turns its attention to a new year and the many policy developments the incoming Trump administration is expected to bring.

Senator says Senate could take up highway bill this week

July 10, 2015 By Allison Kral

Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) said the Senate could consider a highway bill as early as this week, reports […]

Feds release nearly $500 million for transportation projects

August 22, 2012 By Kevin Yanik

U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Secretary Ray LaHood announced earlier this month that the Obama administration is making […]