Water groups fear the chemicals' new classification as hazardous substances will leave them open to lawsuits from PFAS producers. 

Biden wants the U.S. Trade Representative to consider tripling the present tariff level.

Grants go to 80 road, bridge, transit and other projects to improve their ability to withstand floods, rising seas and other harmful effects of climate change in 37 states, the District of Columbia and the Virgin Islands.

New contaminant levels for two key PFAS chemicals, each 4 parts per trillion, are near the current U.S. practical detection limit, industry expert tells ENR, but EPA says more federal funding and added compliance time would boost fixes by drinking water systems.

Corps says "a national approach is needed" regarding levee safety.

Temporary channels are open for shipping, with reopening of the main channel slated for May. 

Increases are in all construction segments, paced by nonresidential specialty trade contractors, says latest BLS report on the nation’s employment.

Population shifts and ridership trends increased some regions' transit funding but reduced others.

As Corps' deputy commanding general for military and international operations, she has overseen more than $22 billion in design, construction and environmental programs for the Army, Air Force, other Defense Dept. branches, nondefense federal agencies and foreign nations

The NTSB arrived on scene while President Biden vows to “move heaven and earth” to reopen port and rebuild bridge.