EPA Finds Coal Ash Is Not Solid Hazardous Waste
Under court deadline, the U.S. Environmental Agency’s Final Coal Ash rule released Dec. 19 regulates coal ash as a non–hazardous solid waste under the Resource Conservation & Recovery Act. READ MORE
Senate Passes FY’15 Spending Bill But Fails To Include New Funding For HTF
The Senate approved a $1.1 trillion FY’15 spending bill late Dec. 13 by a vote of 56 to 40, ensuring most federal agencies will be funded without interruption through September 2015. READ MORE
NSSGA Prepares States For Commenting On MSHA Civil Penalties Rule
In remarks delivered at the Michigan Aggregates Association meeting in Grand Rapids last Friday, NSSGA VP for Safety Joseph Casper urged members of state organizations to join with NSSGA in submitting comments opposing provisions of the MSHA rule proposal on civil penalties. The proposal aims to: READ MORE