Tag: Trump administration

MSHA’s transitions through the Trump Administration

January 8, 2018 By and

A number of issues occupied the attention of the mining industry in 2017. Most of these issues arose as a result of the new administration in Washington.

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What to expect from MSHA policy, leadership changes

November 3, 2017 By and

While the first seven months of the Trump administration have been anything but boring, there’s still a lot to find out about MSHA’s course going forward.

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OSHA’s new silica standard and the aggregate industry

October 16, 2017 By

What are the ramifications for aggregate operations now that OSHA is enforcing a new silica standard for construction?

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New head at MSHA – for now

August 22, 2017 By

Learn more about the new acting head of the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA), who will lead the agency until an assistant secretary is confirmed.

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Will the ‘Trump bump’ endure for the aggregate industry?

The first quarter of 2017 has been a remarkable one for the construction materials industry.

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Senate drafts bill to spur infrastructure growth

May 18, 2017 By

The legislation would leverage private-sector dollars through a new investment bank to upgrade the nation’s infrastructure.

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White House soaking in comments regarding regulations

April 18, 2017 By

According to a report, the Trump administration is inclined to accept a number of public comments regarding the regulation of U.S. businesses.

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President’s budget a concern to industry associations

March 20, 2017 By

Industry associations have expressed concerned with President Donald Trump’s budget proposal to cut $2.4 billion from the Department […]

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Trump seeks aggregate industry input for regulations

March 10, 2017 By

In one of President Trump’s orders, he asked the aggregate industry for which regulations to target, the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association reports.

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