New Aggregates Industry Compensation Survey Available
Competition for qualified employees in the aggregates industry is at a high level. Is your company offering the right compensation to make sure you can attract the talent you need to be successful?...
View ArticleWildcat Wins 2019 Barry K. Wendt Scholarship
Caroline Gerwig, a senior Mining Engineering student at the University of Kentucky, was awarded the 2019 Barry K. Wendt Scholarship in late August. Gerwig, who holds a 4.0 GPA in both her major and her...
View ArticleComplying with Exploration Requirements
Dr. Kwame Awuah-Offei, associate professor and interim director of mining engineering at Missouri University of Science & Technology (Missouri S&T), will be offering a course to aide in the...
View ArticleZatezalo to Speak at NSSGA’s Legislative & Policy Forum
U.S. Department of Labor Assistant Secretary of Mine Safety and Health David Zatezalo will be the featured speaker at the Lunch with a Lawmaker session of NSSGA’s Legislative & Policy Forum on Nov....
View ArticleMSHA Announces 2017 Workplace Exam Rule Reinstatement
In an unexpected development, on Sept. 27, 2019, MSHA notified stakeholders that the 2017 Workplace Exam rule will be reinstated on Sept. 30, 2019. While the rule will be effective immediately, MSHA...
View ArticleNSSGA Podcast: The Impact of a Quarry Tour!
Delta Companies Inc., frequently hosts members of Congress and state legislators at their operations to learn about the industry. In this episode of NSSGA’s podcast, find out how to put together a...
View ArticleNSSGA Requests Extension to Provide Best Practices to MSHA
On Oct. 9, NSSGA requested an two-month extension from MSHA to respond to the agency’s Request for Information (RFI) concerning respirable silica (quartz). The MSHA RFI, in general, seeks information...
View ArticleMSHA Begins Workplace Exam Training Before Enforcement
MSHA announced the dates, times, and locations of stakeholder meetings regarding the 2017 Workplace Exam (WPE) rule, which was reinstated on Sept. 30, 2019. These stakeholder meetings are part of the...
View ArticleWOTUS Repeal Now in Federal Register
The Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) withdrawal of the 2015 Waters of the U.S. (WOTUS) Rule appeared in the federal register this week. With an effective date of Dec. 23, 2019, the unlawful...
View ArticleHave a Good Meeting with Lawmakers
There are a few simple things that allow for positive meetings with your members of Congress. In this episode of NSSGA’s podcast, experts highlight ways to have successful meetings with your elected...
View ArticleNSSGA Community Relations Excellence Awards Announced for Leaders in the...
Nov. 12, 2019 CONTACT: Patrick Dunne 703-526-1062, pdunne@nssga.org NSSGA Community Relations Excellence Awards Announced for Leaders in the Aggregates Industry ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Stone,...
View ArticleNSSGA Environmental Excellence Awards Announced to Leaders in the Aggregates...
Nov. 13, 2019 CONTACT: Patrick Dunne 703-526-1062, pdunne@nssga.org ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) today announced the recipients of the Awards of...
View ArticleNSSGA Safety Excellence Awards Announced to Leaders in the Aggregates Industry
Nov. 14, 2019 pdunne@nssga.org, 703-526-1062 ALEXANDRIA, VA – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) today announced the recipients of the Awards of Safety Excellence. The NSSGA...
View ArticleNSSGA Commends Introduction of The ROCKS Act
November 15, 2019 CONTACT: Chuck Fuqua (703) 526-1095, cfuqua@nssga.org NSSGA Commends Reps. Greg Stanton (AZ-09) and Troy Balderson (OH-12) on Introduction of The ROCKS Act ALEXANDRIA, VA – National...
View ArticleIntroducing the ROCKS Act!
Bi-partisan legislation was introduced in Congress today which supports the construction of much-needed public works projects with the access to raw materials necessary to build and revive the roads,...
View ArticleWelcome to Washington: Legislative & Policy Forum
Aggregates operations from around the country are gathering in Washington this week to advocate for the industry and to educate Congress on the many ways that Rocks Build America’s Future. Welcome to...
View ArticlePlatinum Awards Recognize the Industry’s Best
Nov. 18, 2019 Contact: Patrick Dunne 703-216-6923, pdunne@nssga.org Alexandria, VA – The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association today announced the recipients of the 2019 Platinum Awards of...
View ArticleRecognizing Outstanding Operations in Washington, D.C.
Aggregates operations from around the country are heading to Washington, D.C., this week to advocate for the industry and educate Congress on the many ways that Rocks Build America’s Future. Here are...
View ArticlePodcast: The ROCKS Act
The Rebuilding Our Communities by Keeping aggregates Sustainable (ROCKS) Act was introduced in Congress which supports the construction of much-needed public works projects with the access to raw...
View ArticleRocking Capitol Hill
Today was Hill Day at the Legislative & Policy Forum! NSSGA members had a record 295 meetings with Congressional offices in a single day. Ads Support Hill Day and NSSGA Members To support our...
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