On June 1, the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) Council issued an interim rule that changes procurement regulations to meet the goals of President Obama's October 2009 Executive Order. The interim rule also incorporates parts of a similar Executive Order issued by President Bush in March 2007.

On May 24, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) released a preliminary version of its master plan for reviewing existing regulations to determine whether any should be modified, streamlined, expanded, or repealed. 

The Inspector General (IG) of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has just published a report recommending that the agency evaluate the risks involved in putting coal combustion residuals (CCRs), such as fly ash, to beneficial use before providing any further encouragement for the use of the material  in construction or other applications, such as agriculture.

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed on May 2, 2011, a new draft “Guidance on Identifying Waters Protected by the Clean Water Act” (proposed guidance).  This draft guidance intends to clarify the extent of federal control over construction work in “waters of the United States,” which has been a continued source of confusion following competing decisions in two U.S. Supreme Court cases.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed April 24 a draft revised construction general permit (CGP) to regulate stormwater discharges from active sites where EPA is the permitting authority. AGC is actively soliciting industry input on the proposed permit modifications and invites all Chapters and members to participate in a free members-only webinar on June 1, 1:00 to 3:00 pm ET.

Showcase Your Firm’s Green Building Efforts AGC released a Call for Presentations for a Green Building Webinar Series based on AGC’s Building to LEED® for New Construction course. Individuals and firms interested in showcasing their company’s green building achievements are encouraged to submit proposals.

Individuals and firms interested in showcasing their company’s green building achievements are encouraged to submit proposals for AGC's green building webinar series based on Building to LEED® for New Construction course.

AGC presented testimony at a hearing today before a Senate Environment and Public Works Subcommittee, which is looking into initiatives to reduce diesel emissions in clean air non-attainment areas.

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed April 24 a draft revised construction general permit (CGP) to regulate stormwater discharges from active sites where EPA is the permitting authority.

AGC has been following and (to varying degrees) participating in three ongoing construction stormwater issues.