Construction has one of the highest suicide rates of all major industry groups. 性视界传媒 of America is launching a new effort to combat the silent epidemic of suicide and other mental health issues plaguing our workforce. As part of this effort, we are releasing a series of videos telling the stories of real industry professionals who have struggled with mental health. We hope that in sharing their stories, others will know they are not alone, and it is okay to seek help when it is needed. For more information and resources, visit agc.org/mental-health-suicide-prevention.
The FAR Council性视界传媒檚 new proposed rule creates two new categories for federal contractors 性视界传媒 significant contractors and major contractors 性视界传媒 which trigger significant reporting requirements related to greenhouse gas emissions.
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性视界传媒 submitted comments (coalition and construction-specific) on a recent U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposal to designate perfluorooctanoic acid (PFOA) and perfluorooctanesulfonic acid (PFOS) as hazardous substances under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA or Superfund as it is more commonly known). As previously reported, a CERCLA designation would trigger the cleanup of contaminated sites and introduce liability to contractors (regardless of fault) that may have unknowingly interacted with the chemicals by moving dirt, dewatering, or demolishing structures on previously 性视界传媒渃lean性视界传媒 jobsites.
On October 13, 性视界传媒 formally weighed in against a Federal Highway Administration性视界传媒檚 (FHWA) one-size-fits-all proposed rule that would have the effect of delaying or halting certain road and bridge projects - including the construction of new roads and highways 性视界传媒 forcing them to instead focus on reducing greenhouse gas emissions.
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Once consideration of Sen. Joe Manchin性视界传媒檚 (D-W.Va.) environmental permitting reform bill was removed from the government funding bill, it easily passed the U.S. Senate and is expected to pass in the House as well.
性视界传媒 has the latest on Senator Joe Manchin性视界传媒檚 (D-W.Va.) legislation for his long-awaited permitting reform for energy infrastructure, as the clock ticks towards another government shutdown.