July 2011 pipeline rupture spilled 63,000 gal. of crude oil.

Attention shifts to the House, which could take up a bill next week that focuses just on Corps projects and policies.

As Dean McKenzie takes over as head of federal Occupational Safety and Health Administration’s construction directorate, he faces a long list of regulatory priorities.

The fatal collapse of an underground parking lot in a Tel Aviv commercial district just weeks before construction was due to be completed has not only focused attention on the lack of safety and inspection in Israel’s construction industry but also raised question over potential engineering issues.

As Congress hurries to its preelection recess, the list of major bills the House and Senate must pass before leaving may only include one item: legislation to keep federal agencies operating past September.

States must obligate the funds to particular projects by Sept. 27.