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After Feds' Environmental OK in July, Tougher Mandates Aimed at Alaska Gold Mine

August 24, 2020

Pebble Mine, "as currently proposed, cannot be permitted" says US Army after Corps of Engineers orders more mitigation of waste discharge 'adverse impacts' despite earlier green light.

Visionary Developer Gerald Hines Dies at 95

Nadine M. Post

August 24, 2020

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Gerald D. Hines, founder and chairman of the global real estate firm Hines, died Sunday, Aug. 23 at age 95.

Long-term surface transportation measure

Transportation Infrastructure

Deadline Near, Industry Groups Seek One-Year Highway-Transit Bill

Tom Ichniowski

August 24, 2020

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When Congress returns from break, only about 10 legislative days left before FAST Act lapses.

Planning Continues on Calif. High-Speed Rail While Officials Address Bridge Strand Corrosion

Aileen Cho

August 21, 2020

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Webinar addressed station elements while officials plan meeting on forensic report.

Highway Infrastructure

NTSB Calls for Tunnel Inspections to Increase Focus on Electrical Systems

Tom Ichniowski

August 20, 2020

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Recommendation comes in report on 2018 fatal Pennsylvania Turnpike tunnel crash.

Key Portion of $3.7B Light-Rail Job Completed in Seattle

Tim Newcomb

August 20, 2020

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Atkinson constructed a tunnel nearly 4,000 ft long.

Beirut Wrestles With Blast Damage Estimated at Up to $15 Billion

Gary Lakes

August 19, 2020

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Lebanon government in disarray has awarded no contracts to start massive cleanup.

WRDA 2020 May Have to Wait Until Lame Duck

Tom Ichniowski

August 19, 2020

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A new Water Resources Development Act, or WRDA, has made headway in Congress, most recently with House passage of a bill authorizing about $9 billion for Army Corps of Engineers flood and storm protection, environmental restoration and other projects.