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Keystone XL Pipeline Ruling Could Hamper U.S. Energy Project Permits

Federal judge vacates Army Corps Nationwide Permit 12

April 17, 2020

Montana judge said Corps of Engineers should have consulted U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service over endangered species in blanket water-body access permit.

Coronavirus and Construction

Update: Construction Tops Industries in Paycheck Protection Loan Volume

But SBA says all of the program's funding was exhausted by April 16

Tom Ichniowski

April 17, 2020

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Updated figures show construction companies received $44.9 million in PPP loans, more than any other industry.

Altered Mercury Emissions Rule Is Latest Display of EPA's Changed Mindset

Mary B. Powers

April 17, 2020

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Revised final mandate removes 'co-benefits' of wider pollution improvements; utilities object, with big investments made and 21 state attorneys general had jointly opposed.

Georgia Power Cuts Vogtle Project Workforce Amid Increase in COVID-19 Cases

Bruce Buckley

April 16, 2020

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Despite an estimated 20 % reduction in site workers, utility hopes to maintain the project's current schedule.

Whistleblower Suit Dismissed Against AECOM on $1.9B U.S. Army Contract

Mary B. Powers

April 16, 2020

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Federal judge rejects former finance manager's charges of overbilling and other violations, citing "underlying invalidity of the merits."

Industry M&As Take COVID-19 Hit, But Deals Aren't Dead Yet

Debra K. Rubin

April 15, 2020

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Industry brokers say the virus has not cancelled transactions but has put the brakes on speed of completion, with valuation uncertainties; U.S. payroll loan could also complicate sales.

Final Lawsuit to Block $2B Maryland Light Rail Falls Short

Jim Parsons

April 15, 2020

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Opponents' third legal challenge has delayed finish of Purple Line in D.C. suburbs until late 2022.

C-Suite Gets Shakeup at Canada Infrastructure Bank

Scott Van Voorhis

Debra K. Rubin

April 15, 2020

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Pension fund ex-CEO Michael Sabia now chairs criticized project finance entity, with feds seeing role ahead in country's COVID-19 recovery.

Water Infrastructure

Army Names New Corps of Engineers Deputy Chief

Changes announced in several other key Corps posts

Tom Ichniowski

April 15, 2020

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Maj. Gen. David C. Hill, former commander of Transatlantic and Southwestern divisions, moves into No. 2 agency position.

National Park Service OKs Potomac River CSO Tunnel

Jim Parsons

April 15, 2020

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The Potomac River tunnel is the final major element of the DC Clean Rivers program, which aims to reduce CSO volumes from the District’s century-old sewer system by 96% upon full build-out in 2030.