Quantcast
Channel: NSSGA
Browsing all 139 articles
Browse latest View live

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 Article



Wildcat 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 Article

Complying 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 Article

Zatezalo 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 Article

MSHA 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 Article


NSSGA 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 Article

NSSGA 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 Article

MSHA 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 Article


WOTUS 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 Article


Have 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 Article

NSSGA 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 Article

NSSGA 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 Article

NSSGA 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 Article


NSSGA 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 Article

Introducing 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 Article


Welcome 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 Article

Platinum 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 Article


Recognizing 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 Article

Podcast: 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 Article

Rocking 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...

View Article
Browsing all 139 articles
Browse latest View live




Latest Images