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Airport Funding Extension Passes House
The House of Representatives passes legislation temporarily extending funding for the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) and its construction programs through March 8, 2024.
Read morePipeline Safety Bill Approved By House Committee
The Promoting Innovation in Pipeline Efficiency and Safety Act that would reauthorize funding for PHMSA safety programs and provide support for state One-Call Notification Programs passes key congressional committee.
Read moreAGC on Work Zone Safety
AGC weighs in with the Federal Highway Administration on its proposed rule addressing a variety of work zone safety issues near highways, including measuring safety standards, reviews of state DOT’s safety programs, and the use cases for positive protection devices.
Read moreFHWA Releases Greenhouse Gas Rule
The Federal Highway Administration releases its Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Performance Measure final rule, requiring states and metropolitan planning organizations to set declining GHG targets each year to reduce emissions.
Read moreConstruction Impacts of Averted Gov’t Shutdown
What construction contractors should know about the deal to avert a federal government shutdown (again) until 2024.
Read moreTransportation Funding Uncertainty
Uncertainty remains, as the House of Representatives punts on annual funding measure for federal-aid transportation programs.
Read more$2 Billion Low-Carbon Construction Investments
The U.S. General Services Administration (GSA) announced a $2 billion investment for more than 150 construction projects that will use “low-embodied carbon” materials.
Read moreOMB Releases Additional BABAA Guidance
On October 25, OMB released a memo following up on BABAA requirements, which details the process of obtaining waivers and adds additional requirements that could potentially delay the process of waiver approval.
Read moreNew Buy America Guidance Effective October 23
What should your firm know? AGC of America has educational resources to help you understand the White House final guidance on the Build America, Buy America Act.
Read more+$60B in IIJA Funding Released
As part of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA), the Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) releases $54.6 billion in formula funding to states and $9.4 billion to be prioritized towards bridge reconstruction and electric vehicle infrastructure.
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