National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association explores ROCKs Act in podcast

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) and other members of the Highway Materials Group (HMG) will push for increased highway funding during Infrastructure Week 2019.

Taking place from 13-17 May, Infrastructure Week is a national week of events, media coverage, focused advocacy and other efforts held around the country to build momentum for revitalisation of America’s economic competitiveness through rebuilding the nation’s infrastructure.

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) says member companies have until 15 April to submit comments that support a clearer Waters of the US (WOTUS) rule.

The new rule was released in December 2018, but the federal government shutdown slows the rule’s publication in the federal register, thereby extending the review period to over 120 days, the association adds.

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has uploaded a podcast that highlights ways to have successful meetings with elected officials.

The National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association (NSSGA) has uploaded an episode in its podcast series talking about the role Congress can play in advancing US infrastructure.

Rep. Garret Graves, R-La, says: “We’re now going to get to the point where the lack of investment in our infrastructure is actually going to help throttle back or govern our economy, and that’s problematic because it prevents employment opportunities, it prevents higher wages.”