NRMCA Testifies on Fly Ash Disposal Issue Before House Subcommittee
Friday, July 30, 2010-- National Ready Mixed Concrete Association President Robert Garbini testified before Congress on what he called the negative impact of a proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rule on the use and disposal of fly ash. -- (full text)
[ForConstructionPros.com]

EPA Awards $5.6 Million to Spur New Clean Diesel Technologies
Friday, July 23, 2010-- Recipients of the emerging technologies grants include the City of Los Angeles Harbor Department for $731,000 for a hybrid crane with a small diesel generator combined with a battery to be used at ports. -- (full text)
[EPA]

3 Mass. Real Estate Development and Construction Companies Fined $150K for Clean Water Violations
Thursday, July 22, 2010-- Subject to court approval, three related real estate development, construction and engineering companies will pay a $150,000 penalty for illegally discharging polluted stormwater from multiple Mass. construction sites. -- (full text)
[EPA]

EPA Seeks Small Business Input on Proposed Stormwater Rule
Thursday, July 22, 2010-- The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is inviting small businesses and municipalities to nominate representatives to provide input on a proposed stormwater rule. The rule would strengthen the national stormwater program under the Clean Water Act (CWA) and focus on stormwater discharges from developed sites, such as subdivisions, roadways, industrial facilities, and commercial buildings or shopping centers. -- (full text)
[EPA]

EPA Rule Increases Protection from Lead-Paint Poisoning Agency also extends deadline for required training
Tuesday, July 06, 2010-- Beginning today, all contractors performing renovation, repair or painting work in homes built before 1978 must follow lead-safe work practice requirements. -- (full text)
[U.S. EPA Press Release]

Nation's Stormwater Experts Meet at StormCon August 15 to Fight Water Pollution
Friday, July 02, 2010-- In its ninth year, StormCon will feature 100 educational sessions given by more than 150 of the nation's leading stormwater experts. -- (full text)
[PR Newswire]

EPA fines construction company $70,000 for stormwater violations
Monday, June 28, 2010-- The penalty is for stormwater violations at the construction site known as Blue Springs Rail Spur. PULA and Eutaw Construction Company, Inc. agreed upon a $40,000 settlement with the EPA. -- (full text)
[TopWireNews]