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March Newsline: Gas Line Fire Destroys Home, Dark Fiber in D.C., New Water Infrastructure Funds and More

Gas leak destroys home in St. Paul
Dark fiber expands to D.C. metro area
Funds awarded to improve water/wastewater infrastructure
EPA grant for CSS project in Spencer, IA

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February Newsline: EPA, MSD water talks continue; White House Jobs Summit pushes water division project and more

EPA, MSD continue talks over water violations; White House Jobs Summit inspires new push for water diversion project; EPA releases guidance to better manage stormwater; Qwest, Level 3 telecoms spends less; Report says wireless,telecom in transition and more

February 2010 Vol. 65 No. 2

NASSCO’s Annual WEFTEC Reception Draws Large Crowd

NASSCO’s annual “Icebreaker Reception” tradition at WEFTEC 2009 was deemed a great success by organizers. More than 250 gathered for several hours on Oct. 12, to enjoy networking, food, drinks and fun.

January 2010 Vol. 65 No. 1

Millennium Launches Open Season for Marcellus-Manhattan Link

Millennium Pipeline Company, LLC has announced a binding open season beginning Jan. 25 for shippers seeking firm transportation capacity commencing November 1, 2013 to support system mainline expansions.

January 2010 Vol. 65 No. 1

Study Confirms Long Life Expectancy For PE Pipe In Muni Water Systems

The Plastics Pipe Institute (PPI) announced an ongoing study by Jana Laboratories confirms 100-plus year life expectancy for pipe made from polyethylene (PE) when used in municipal potable water systems.

January 2010 Vol. 65 No. 1

January Newsline: EPA Cracks Down on Violations; Cat Invests in India; Stimulus Projects At Work

EPA cites 14 municipalities for stormwater violations
Wind farm brings power to California
Tarlton completes historic engineering feat
Caterpillar to invest in India

January 2010 Vol. 65 No. 1

Investments In Natural Gas Infrastructure Needed To Meet Projected Growth

Projected growth in North American natural gas supplies and market growth in the U.S. and Canada will require billions of dollars of additional investment in pipeline, storage and other midstream infrastructure through 2030, according to a new study released by the INGAA Foundation Inc.

January 2010 Vol. 65 No. 1

Industry Veteran Trent Ralston Passes

Trent H. Ralston, 71, passed away on Nov. 9, at St. Joseph Hospital in Nashua, NH.
Ralston was founder and president of TRB Specialty Rehabilitation Inc. in Gambrills, MD, and held patents relating to a robotic sealing device.

December 2009 Vol. 64 No. 12

December Newsline: Climate change costs, U.S. export performance and more

Report estimates climate change adaptation costs, impacts to utilities
Birmingham mayor found guilty

December 2009 Vol. 64 No. 12

MasTec to Acquire Precision Pipeline LLC

MasTec has signed a $150 million deal to buy Precision Pipeline LLC, a Wisconsin company that provides infrastructure for natural gas and petroleum pipelines.

December 2009 Vol. 64 No. 12