VRB Newsletter
June 14, 2023 Archives
 
Features
 
 
VTCA Annual Meeting
The 2023 Annual Meeting is set for July 13-16 at the spectacular Lansdowne Resort in Leesburg, VA. This members only event is packed full of helpful sessions, an update on the Alliance, and family fun!
 
VTCA’s Advocacy Efforts Never Stop
  
Even with the Virginia General Assembly’s legislative work mostly complete for the year, VTCA is continuing to advocate on your behalf all year long. 
 
Over the past month, VTCA has been to numerous meetings and hearings with state agencies discussing updates, plans or issues impacting Transportation Construction. 
VTCA’s PAC is Looking for Your Support!
  
As a business leader, you are focused on your business, yet you are also a member of VTCA to help expand your voice and touch on key issues impacting you and your employees. 
 
Contributing gives you access and creates opportunities to discuss industry issues with those who receive your support.
 
Crumpler Plastic Pipe, Inc.
Gentry Locke Rakes & Moore, LLP
 
Member News
 
Virginia Mineral Mine Safety Awards
Virginia Energy’s Mineral Mining Program and the Virginia Transportation Construction Alliance (VTCA) are accepting applications for the annual Virginia Mineral Mine Safety Awards. Due date is June 17!
VTCA Aggregate Producers Play Whack-a-Mole with County Zoning Ordinances
VTCA Aggregate Producers have been playing a game of whack-a-mole with Virginia counties that have introduced ordinances or comprehensive plan amendments that make it harder, if not impossible, to permit mining sites within their jurisdictions
VTCA Welcomes New Emerging Leader Class
VTCA’s Aggregate Producer, Contractor, and Engineering Consultant Leadership Committees have announced the members of their newest class of emerging leader. 
VTCA Transportation Engineering Awards
The application window is now open for the 2023 VTCA Transportation Engineering Awards. Submissions for this annual award are due July 21, 2023.
 
Upcoming Events
 
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Jul 2023
 
Learn More ArrowsVTCA Annual Meeting
3
Oct 2023
 
Learn More ArrowsVTCA-VDOT Consultant Forum
1
Nov 2023
 
Learn More ArrowsDialogue with the Hampton Roads District
6
Dec 2023
 
Learn More ArrowsAggregate Safety Seminar
 
Concrete Pipe and Precast, LLC
McPeak Supply, LLC
 
Industry News
 
State Water Control Board Seeks Public Comment on VPDES for the Nonmetallic Mineral Mining General Permit
The State Water Control Board is seeking public comments on the proposed draft language for the permit. The public comment period closes on July 21, 2023.  
VA Energy Director of Policy and Planning Moves into New Role
VA Energy recently announced that Mike Skiffington, former Director of Policy & Planning, has been promoted to a new role at Virginia Energy.
U.S. Supreme Court Waters of the United States Decision
The US Supreme Court released their decision on the Sacket v. EPA – WOTUS case. The Supreme Court found in favor of the Sacket, which is a positive decision for the aggregate industry.
VDOT Issues Payment Guidance on Older Thermoplastic Material
VDOT released a new Thermoplastic specification in late May that changed criteria for the material resulting in the older material to become non-compliant.
 
Old Dominion Equipment & Supply