Blacklisting Regulation Repeal to Become Law Today
Thanks to AGC advocacy efforts on Capitol Hill, AGC and its members are on the verge of a major legislative victory: the repeal of the so-called “Blacklisting” regulations, which would
Category: Federal Issues
Jordan Cove Supporters Going Back to FERC
Jordan Cove LNG has finalized its optimized project design and intends to file a new application with the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. “While the decision on Friday was disappointing, we
Federal Court Temporarily Halts Overtime Rule
On November 22, a federal judge issued a nationwide injunction against the U.S. Department of Labor’s (DOL) overtime rule, which was scheduled to take effect on December 1, 2016. As
Videos Reveal Unwelcome Visitors to Jobsites and Cranes
More than a dozen internet videos, recently gaining in popularity, depict a group of young people accessing local construction sites after-hours and even during the day. These individuals are climbing
Chapter Member Testifies on National Issue
In late May, AGC members Ed DeLisle and Andy Brown of Glen/Mar Construction of Portland, Ore. testified at a US House Small Business Committee hearing on change order delays and the impacts they can have
OSHA’s New Construction Silica Standard
On April 6, 2017, OSHA delayed enforcement of the Respirable Crystalline Silica Standard for Construction until Sept. 23, 2017. AGC would like to take this opportunity to survey the regulated
Help AGCA Strengthen Its Legislative Efforts
Help AGCA Plan for the Future You have an opportunity to help AGC of America and its chapters gauge the reach of our collective networks and enable us to effectively
Input on OSHA Change to Silica Wanted
Input Needed for Change to Silica in General Industry Oregon OSHA’s technical section is putting a stakeholder group together to discuss the federal OSHA changes to silica in general industry
DOL Announces Final Rule Updating Overtime Exemptions
DOL Announces Final Rule Updating Overtime Exemptions Re-Published With Permission Jean Ohman Back Schwabe, Williamson & Wyatt Attorneys at Law 503-796-2960 jback@schwabe.com At long last the DOL has announced publication
Review and Comment on the ODOT Disparity Study
2016 ODOT Disparity Study The Oregon Department of Transportation 2016 Disparity Study is analyzing whether there is a level playing field for minority- and women-owned firms in the Oregon transportation