The $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure and Jobs Act (IIJA) included the 鈥淏uild America, Buy America Act鈥 which applies a domestic preference to all taxpayer-funded infrastructure projects. The Office of Management and Budget released new guidance on these rules on April 18th, 2022. The new guidelines are meant to assist federal agencies in the application of 鈥淏uy America鈥 requirements and the waiver processes for all federally funded infrastructure projects and not just those funded by the IIJA. The requirements are currently set to be in effect starting May 14th.
In this episode, we cover the steps the Biden Administration has taken related to construction and the environment. 蜜桔直播鈥檚 Director of Environmental Services Melinda Tomaino walks you through the environmental highlights and headlines on WOTUS (waters of the United States), species-related issues, climate change policy developments and implications for projects, and environmental review and approvals. Find out how 蜜桔直播 is making timely decisions and setting priorities, the important role 蜜桔直播 plays in policymaking, and how you can get involved.
Video Includes Details of association鈥檚 new climate change toolkit
蜜桔直播 filed a joint April 18 鈥渇riend-of-the-court鈥 brief in the case Sackett v. Environmental Protection Agency at the U.S. Supreme Court. The Court will take a fresh look at what are 鈥渨aters of the United States鈥 (WOTUS) under the Clean Water Act (CWA), which may limit federal agencies鈥 permitting and enforcement authority over construction work in isolated wetlands and ephemeral streams. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers鈥 (Corps) will need to factor the Court鈥檚 decision into their planned WOTUS rulemakings.
The history of the consulting contractor and their impact on this country and around world stands as a testament to the valued and unparalleled expertise which individuals have brought to the construction community. The purpose of the Council is to recognize those in our industry who have made significant contributions to the quality and professionalism associated with commercial construction professionals.
Construction Official Says New Guidance will Undermine New Bipartisan Infrastructure Measure鈥檚 Benefits, Adds the Kind of Red Tape that Betrays Americans鈥 Confidence in Federal Spending
Construction employment exceeded pre-pandemic levels in 32 states in March, according to a new analysis of federal employment data released by the Associated General Contractors of America. Association officials said the government should support more career opportunities to enable people to work in the industry.