September 2001
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Census Supplement Shows Commute Times are Increasing. Congestion trends should spark elected leaders to action.
CSR America, Moline Consumers Co. Unveil New Identities. What’s in a name? Better branding according to these two producers.
Studt Provides Guidance on the Tulloch Rule. Corps chief says vague definition of incidental fallback is the problem.
Democrats Contemplate Asbestos Regs. Senate leaders pontificate, but Lauriski says the Mine Act is enough.
A Fresh Perspective on Aggregate Industry Economics. A new editorial partnership enhances economic coverage of the market.
Clearing the Air in Arizona with Biofuel. Rockland Materials switches its fleet to 100 percent biofuel.
Success in the Field: Giving New Life to a Portable Jaw. A custom-designed chassis, complete with new discharge conveyor and drop hopper, provide an additional 20 to 30 years of life for a portable jaw.
Pit Sense: What is Pit Sense? Three Words: Comprehensive Mine Plan. This new column helps answer the question “Are we mining with the future in mind?”
Maintenance Matters: Corrosive Wear a Problem for Future Engines. This new monthly column provided by the Equipment Maintenance Council addresses exhaust gas circulation.
Implementing a Strategic Performance Management System. The third installment of this series explains how to measure the impact of strategic planning.
Straight Talk on Powered Haulage Accidents and Prevention. With the possibility of a new rule, industry safety experts explore the myths and realities of accident prevention.
How a 3-oz. Fish Can Stop a 50-ton Drag Line: Living with the Endangered Species Act. Avoiding “train wrecks”—where a mine operation is derailed at the last minute—is possible, but requires careful maneuvering.
Legal Pitfalls of Part 46: Lessons Learned from Part 48. Looking to past case law gives a glimpse into the future of Part 46 enforcement.
Rock Law: Humpty Dumpty Falls. Changing legal interpretations is the focus of the first installment of this column, which is intended to provide legal advice to operators.
BCS Tackles Community Relations Challenge Head On. Producer turns community complaints into support.
Cat Awards Grant to Nature Conservancy.
Memorial Scholarship Fund Established.
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