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AggBeat

- September 1, 2011

Industry leaders say the final CAFE standards will mean a $65 billion-plus loss for highway and transit improvements; Caterpillar Settles alleged Clear Air Act violations for $2.55 ...

State and Province News August 2011

- August 2, 2011

Keep up to date with this breakdown of industry news in the United States and Canada.

Navistar sues EPA again over ‘irrelevant’ SCR rule

- July 18, 2011

By Jack Roberts, Executive Trucks Editor  Navistar has filed another suit against the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, signaling the latest round in the ongoing battle between the exhaust ...

AggBeat

- July 5, 2011

Cooperative Federalism Act of 2011, Holcim Canada celebrates Earth Week, LaFarge,Canada donates World War II Memorial and a road rally is held.

Rock Law

- April 1, 2011

It’s in the news and top-of-mind in many regulatory agencies, so assess your risks related to hexavalent chromium.

AggBeat

- November 1, 2010

Luck Stone initiative with EPA, others means cleaner, greener power at four plants, and MSHA develops new mine screening standards

Bridgestone Bandag announces price hike

- July 2, 2010

Bridgestone Bandag Tire Solutions says it will increase prices six percent on its Bridgestone brand radial truck and bus tires, effective today. The company cited hikes in energy, fuel and ...

New EPA guidance on retrofits

- July 2, 2010

EPA's Clean Diesel Campaign has issued new technical bulletins to for those considering using diesel oxidation catalysts or diesel particulate filters to retrofit their equipment, reports the Associated ...

Cat’s Q1 report increases its 2010 sales, profit outlook

- April 26, 2010

Caterpillar Inc. today reported a first-quarter profit of $0.36 per share, up $0.55 per share from a loss of $0.19 per share in the first quarter of ...

Huss introduces onsite Certified Installer Training Program

- April 21, 2010

Palm Desert, Calif.-based Huss, a developer of exhaust aftertreatment solutions, has introduced a new onsite Certified Installer Training Program. This two day course, at the Palm Desert location, ...

Volvo launches Operator Safety Vest campaign

- April 21, 2010

Volvo Construction Equipment launched Operator Safety Vest -- its latest safety campaign -- in a bid to reduce worksite injuries at this year's Bauma. The conference is currently ...

Cummins launches Tier 4 Website

- April 21, 2010

At Bauma 2010, Cummins Inc. announced the launch of its Tier 4 Website to provide equipment users with an early insight into the performance and operation of ...

Enhanced Enforcement

- February 2, 2010

Why U.S. targeted industries should focus on Clean Water Act compliance. by Henry Chajet and Scott Stewart Strengthening clean water enforcement is a high priority of the Obama Administration. ...

EPA final rule: New national air quality standard for NO2

- January 25, 2010

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has announced a new national air quality standard for nitrogen dioxide (NO2). Click here for the final rule on primary national ambient air quality ...

EPA stormwater Webcast for aggregate operations

- September 2, 2009

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is offering a free, on-line, Industrial Stormwater Webcast on Tuesday, Sept. 29 from 1:00 - 4:00 p.m. (EDT) for owners and operators ...

September 2009 – AggBeat

- September 1, 2009

by Kerry Clines, Senior Editor Bauma 2010 Bauma, the world’s largest trade fair for the construction industry, will take place at the New Munich Trade Fair Centre in Munich, ...

Beware the tax man!

- July 1, 2009

No good deed goes unpunished as environmental settlements trigger IRS scrutiny. by George Schutzer and Ora Sheinsen Federal and state agencies often threaten companies with lawsuits or penalties for ...

July 2009 – AggBeat

- July 1, 2009

by Kerry Clines, Senior Editor U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Administrator Lisa Jackson signed a final rule on April 21 to reinstate the 500-pound threshold for certain industrial ...

SPCC Compliance Date Extended

- June 12, 2009

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has extended the Spill Prevention Control and Countermeasure(SPCC) Rule compliance dates for all facilities to Nov. 10, 2010. This extends the dates ...

March 2009

- March 1, 2009

Green Products, Green Processing