Last week VDOT rolled out a new provision placing time of year restrictions (TOYR) on tree clearing. The provision is in response to an ongoing rulemaking by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service proposing to elevate the status of the Northern Long Eared Bat (NLEB) to endangered.
VDOT has announced that beginning July 1, 2022 the mileage rate direct expense for vehicles on all Construction Engineering Inspection (CEI) contracts will take effect.
MSHA announced today they’re starting a silica enforcement initiative that will increase silica sampling at mines.