Tag: WOTUS

Legislative, regulatory developments to expect in 2023

December 11, 2022 By Michael W. Johnson

Michael Johnson of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association explains what’s on the agenda come January when the next Congress gets underway.

EPA under the Trump administration argued that the Navigable Waters Protection rule ended decades of uncertainty over where federal jurisdiction begins and ends. Photo: P&Q Staff

NSSGA: Regulation maze jeopardizing infrastructure goals

April 15, 2022 By Jack Kopanski

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and American Road & Transportation Builders Association say Clean Water Act rules are hurting the transportation sector’s ability to fix the nation’s roads and bridges.

Incoming NSSGA chair aims to forge an industry path forward

February 23, 2022 By P&Q Staff

Incoming National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) chair Karen Hubacz sat down with P&Q to share her industry outlook, goals and priorities for the association in the year ahead.

What to look out for as production season nears

February 2, 2022 By Carly Bemer and Marie Emerick

Despite an increase in aggregate demand, a number of factors have the potential to threaten business for the industry’s producers. Karen Hubacz of Bond Construction Corp. explains.

WOTUS on EPA chopping block once again

September 2, 2021 By Kevin Yanik

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is relooking at the definition of “waters of the U.S.” (WOTUS), with developments likely to surface in the months to come.

Court decision allows for quicker infrastructure improvement, associations say

March 5, 2021 By Zach Mentz

The Navigable Waters Protection Rule will take effect in Colorado, providing benefits to producers, according to industry associations.

Navigable Waters Protection rule replaces WOTUS

June 23, 2020 By Zach Mentz and Kevin Yanik

The rule – the final replacement for the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule – went into effect June 22 for most of the U.S.

Replacement WOTUS rule takes next step

April 21, 2020 By Kevin Yanik

Now published in the Federal Register, the final replacement Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) rule goes into effect this June.

Matson taking the torch as NSSGA chairman

February 27, 2020 By PQ Staff

Despite Washington’s politically toxic environment, Rogers Group’s Darin Matson is optimistic about the prospect of getting critical work done as he looks to the months ahead at the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA).