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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  This draft guidance intends to clarify the extent of federal control over construction work in “waters of the United States,” which has been a continued source of confusion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. ��ѻ��ý 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 ��ѻ��ý released a Call for Presentations for a Green Building Webinar Series based on ��ѻ��ý’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 ��ѻ��ý's green building webinar series based on Building to LEED® for New Construction course.

��ѻ��ý 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.

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

Comments Deadline June 24 The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) proposed a draft revised construction general permit (CGP) for public comment to regulate stormwater discharges from active sites where EPA is the permitting authority. The revised CGP will replace the current 2008 CGP, which is set to expire on June 30. 

On April 25, 2011, ��ѻ��ý and the American Institute of Architects (AIA) hosted an industry summit on issues of sustainability and risk.