We know from our members that blasting is one of the most common issues of concern raised by communities around quarries, when it comes to permitting. In response, the NSSGA is pleased to offer this 3-part webinar series on “Blasting and Community Relations – Good Management Practices.” In Part 2, Bronwyn Weaver of Q4 Impact Group discussed good practices in community relations and social media use.
In this webinar, NSSGA’s GARA Team and Susan Howard, director of policy and government relations at the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials, discussed the latest policy issues affecting our industry. With a new presidential administration and Congress, there are many questions on what the future will hold. While some new policies have already been imposed through executive order, key legislation on tax policy and surface transportation is expected down the road.
Learn more about how re-districting will change the makeup of Congress while getting a nonpartisan election update as the 2022 US elections – a midterm election year – ramps up.
NSSGA held a webinar to update on water issues, including Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS). Learn how the groundbreaking Sackett decision will impact federal regulation of WOTUS as well as updates on other water issues such as emerging contaminants. Join Brian Montag, Tad Macfarlan, Endre Szalay and Dawn Lamparello from K&L Gates in this timely and informative webinar.
Join Teresa DeVore of FactorLab as she shares key findings from the Near Miss/Good Catch Phase I program. This session is designed to review highlights of what NSSGA has learned so far and provide insight into what leading organizations are doing differently to drive better outcomes.
NSSGA’s Environmental Webinar series, presented by Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc., provides an expert look into the possible impacts of the Biden Administration’s environmental policies and priorities.
This webinar, presented by CEC, features an update on recent changes in permitting requirements, current rulemaking and the upcoming Supreme Court case that could limit federal Clean Water Act authority.
NSSGA's GARA team presented their latest policy briefing to provide an update on what is happening in D.C. It has been a tremendously hot summer in D.C. for the aggregates industry, as we have worked on multiple legislative priorities and regulatory policies on behalf of the industry. Learn how these challenges coupled with an extremely unpredictable House of Representatives have worked through critical legislative issues like, government funding, a reauthorization of our FAA construction programs and the massive defense policy bill.
In this webinar, NSSGA Government Affairs staff dove into the basics of advocacy and shared strategies for having an impactful meeting on Capitol Hill. From Hill meeting prep, to navigating around the Capitol complex, to how to draft a thank you note, this webinar provides the understanding needed to be a great advocate for your industry. We encourage all first-time Hill Day participants or anyone who wants an advocacy refresher to view this webinar.
Hear from Bill Acton, Rob Geho and Kevin Thomas (Civil & Environmental Consultants, Inc.); Mark Williams (Luck Companies); and Emily Coyner (NSSGA) regarding the 2020 Navigable Waters Protection Rule, how the new rule is being implemented and potential future changes to be aware of.