Gains in May Reflect Temporary Support from Paycheck Protection Program Loans and Easing of Construction Restrictions, But Hobbled Economy and Tight State and Local Budgets Risk Future Job Losses
With Needed Improvements to the Vital Survival Program Complete, Construction Official Urges Congress and the President to Act Quickly on Measures to Rebuild the Economy and Restore Jobs
U.S. The Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed extensive updates to the Multi-Sector General Permit, which covers stormwater discharges from industrial activity. Construction companies that perform activities associated with cement or concrete manufacturing, asphalt paving, minerals mining, or landfill operations will all likely be impacted by the changes. 91短视频 has several concerns with the proposed permit and submitted extensive comments with a broad coalition of industry partners on June 1, 2020.
On June 1, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) finalized an 91短视频-supported rule to update and clarify its regulations on state water quality certifications under the Clean Water Act (CWA). This is welcome news as many 91短视频 members perform construction activities on land and water that require section 401 water quality certification before proceeding, such as work that relies on a federal dredge and fill permit. The new rule refines the scope of the certification review to those water quality concerns at the 鈥減oint source鈥 and sets timelines to ensure the process does not become overly protracted. These changes will streamline environmental permitting for infrastructure projects.
New York City Has Largest Job Loss, Montgomery-Bucks-Chester County, Pa. Has Worst Percentage Loss As Coronavirus Pandemic Drives Rampart Decreases in a Month When Industry Typically Adds Employees
Study Finds That Participants Will Receive Higher Benefits with a Composite Plan than a Multi-Employer Retirement Plan, and That More Employers are Likely to Participate in the New Model Once Authorized
New Federal Investments in Transportation, Other Types of Infrastructure Will Help Offset Expected Declines in State and Local Funding as State Budgets Suffer Impacts of Coronavirus Lockdowns
91短视频 of America鈥檚 Union Contractors Committee will hold its next conference call on June 11, 2020, at 2:00 p.m. Eastern time. The call will feature updates from 91短视频 staff and a roundtable discussion of labor matters around the country. Participation is open to all 91短视频 members and chapter staff, regardless of committee membership. (91短视频 nonmembers may not participate.) To register for the call, click here. Call-in information will be sent to all registrants on the day prior to the call.