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What's New

Waters of the US (WOTUS). On June 9, 2021, EPA and Department of the Army announced their intent to initiate a new rulemaking process that restores the protections in place prior to the 2015 WOTUS implementation and develops a new rule to establish a durable definition of "waters of the United States." For background information and news, see About Waters of the US.

Revised Assistance on the Renovation, Repair, and Painting (RRP or Lead Paint) Rule: Contractors working in older (before 1978) buildings need to follow the RRP Rule to keep themselves and customers and occupants safe from lead. Find clear information on the four main requirements with links to helpful tools and information to help you comply at http://www.cicacenter.org/leadrrp.php.

AGC has posted and is maintaining COVID-19 information, including Safety, Health and Environmental resources relevant to the construction industry. Go to to AGC COVID-19 Resources.

Contractors - US EPA published information for lead renovation firms to help fulfill your legal requirements and to protect yourself, your employees, and your clients from the dangers of lead exposure. This material includes safe work practices and printable brochures (English and Spanish) for distribution to your customers. Go to EPA RRP Contractor Resources.

EPA Finalizes AGC-Supported Addition of Aerosol Cans to the Universal Waste Regulations. On Nov. 15, 2019 the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency finalized an AGC-supported rule expanding the universal waste regulations to include aerosol cans and streamlining the management of this waste. More information.

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INDUSTRY NEWS

03/13/2023 - Treatment, Storage and Disposal (TDS) Facility Locator Launched by NCMS. [more]

12/30/2022 - CICA Center Highlights Updated Erosion and Sediment Control Best Management Practices [more]

02/24/2023 - Reuse and recycle C&D waste for LEED certification to combat waste materials and protect the environment [more]

02/09/2023 - 5 Green Technologies Changing the Construction Industry [more]

01/25/2023 - Used Lithium-Ion Batteries -- Information for Businesses [more]

01/11/2023 - The fragile ecosystem of Massachusetts C&D recycling [more]

01/12/2023 - EPA and Army Finalize Rule Establishing Definition of WOTUS and Restoring Fundamental Water Protections [more]

01/12/2023 - The fragile ecosystem of Massachusetts C&D recycling [more]

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