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Nuclear Site Remediaton

Northwest States Want $3.76B Per Year From Feds for Nuclear Waste Cleanup

August 16, 2022

Washington, Oregon governors and other NW officials say added funds are needed to expedite environmental work at U.S. Energy Dept. Hanford former nuclear weapons site in Washington.

Construction Economics for August 22, 2022

August 16, 2022

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ENR’s 20-city average cost indexes, wages and materials prices. Historical data and details for ENR’s 20 cities can be found at ENR.com/economics

Energy Construction

Energy Transfer Convicted of Criminal Charges on Pennsylvania Gas Projects

Corinne Grinapol

August 15, 2022

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In "no contest" plea deal related to numerous state violations on key Mariner East 2 and Revolution gas liquids projects, Texas developer will pay $10 million for local water improvement projects.

Construction Accidents

Track Drill Tips Over on Portland, Ore., Hospital Job, Injuring One

C.J. Schexnayder

August 15, 2022

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Incident that seriously injured machine operator at $650M project is being probed by general contractor Skanska USA Building.

Legal

Posing as Contractors, Nigerians Scammed Project Owners for Nearly $6M, FBI Says

James Leggate

August 15, 2022

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Three individuals were extradited to the U.S. to face charges in North Carolina, Texas and Virginia over the alleged impersonation scams.

Regulations

OSHA Delays Proposal to Revoke Arizona's State-run Safety Enforcement

James Leggate

August 15, 2022

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The Dept. of Labor is reopening a public comment period of its proposal to revoke permission for Arizona's state safety plan after officials moved to address OSHA's concerns.

Provincetown Races to Repair Sewer System Following Storm

Crews worked around the clock finish before the start of Carnival Week

Johanna Knapschaefer

August 15, 2022

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Provincetown, Mass. was hit hard on Aug. 9 by a severe storm that damaged the public vacuum sewer system, forcing the closure of many restaurants and public restrooms in peak vacation season.

Climate Change Policy

House Approves Landmark $700B Climate and Tax Bill

Vote was 220-207, strictly along party lines

Pam McFarland

Tom Ichniowski

August 12, 2022

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Final congressional approval of measure, which includes funding and tax-credit extensions aimed to reduce carbon emissions through projects in energy, transportation, water, buildings and manufacturing sectors, came in a 220-207 party line vote.

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker signing a landmark climate bill

Climate Change

Massachusetts Enacts Major Climate Bill With Gas Hookup Bans

Legislation expands offshore wind and solar energy, helps limit fossil fuels in some building projects

Scott Van Voorhis

August 12, 2022

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Outgoing Gov. Charlie Baker signs bill to expand renewable energy development and EV vehicle use, but is concerned its gas ban could impact affordable housing in the state

Water Projects

California Drought Plan Outlines Billions in Water Infrastructure

C.J. Schexnayder

August 12, 2022

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Gov. Gavin Newsom's new water management strategy calls for desalination plants, reservoirs and groundwater recharge facilities to meet future shortfalls.