Pit & Quarry Weekly Report

NOVEMBER 26, 2019

LEADING OFF

The industry returns to Capitol Hill

Pit & Quarry joined aggregate industry stakeholders on Capitol Hill for the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association’s Legislative & Policy Forum. Find out what you missed in Washington, D.C.

Nearly $8B in federal highway funds saved

A continuing resolution to keep the government operating through Dec. 20 will cancel a planned rescission of $7.6 billion in infrastructure project funding during 2020. Get more details.

NEWS

ROCKS Act introduced to Congress

The Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggregates Sustainable (ROCKS) Act was introduced in Congress by Reps. Greg Stanton (D-Arizona) and Troy Balderson (R-Ohio). Find out what this legislation means for producers.

NSSGA tabs Environmental Excellence award winners

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) named recipients of its Awards of Environmental Excellence. See which operations were recognized.

Second Mining Academy held in Kentucky

New construction starts decline in October

Sweet Manufacturing debuts enclosed belt conveyor

Allu adds southern US dealer

EYE ON THE BLOG

MSHA’s evolution through the years

Don Foster began his career with the Mine Safety & Health Administration (MSHA) in 1991, and he retired as a district manager at the agency during the Obama administration. Although Foster hasn’t worked for MSHA during the Trump presidency, he was privy to the inner workings at the agency across three decades. Here's how he says the organization has evolved.

FROM THE MAGAZINE

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Effective conveyor, material handling maintenance practices

Conveying and material handling equipment manufacturers offer tips to producers to enhance their maintenance procedures.

Thoughtful design sets up Canadian producer for years to come

A big design-build plant project positions Canadian-based Cox Station Quarry for future growth.

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