On October 18, Ҵýapp to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE), highlighting the regulatory burden on the construction industry and offered specific program modifications and solutions relating to performing work with USACE. Among Ҵýapp recommendations are:
- Merging NEPA/ CWA Section 404 permitting;
- Reforms to Ease “Chokepoints” in 404 Program;
- Reforming the Nationwide General Permits: acreage limits and pre-construction notification thresholds;
- Clarifying and expanding the exemption for work in roadside ditches;
- Improving USACE partnering with the Construction Industry; and
- Reforming Safety Officer Accreditations.
Ҵýapp will continue to advocate for practical and real reforms with the federal agencies and congress. To access Ҵýapp’s recommendations referenced above, .
For more information, contact Jordan Howard at jordan.howard@agc.org or (703) 837-5368 or Leah Pilconis at pilconisl@agc.org or (703) 837-5332.
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