Stone, Sand and Gravel REVIEW - March/April 2018 - 9
what's Inside The bimonthly publication of the National Stone, Sand & Gravel Association March/April 2018 Volume 34, Number 2 This year, the aggregates industry converges on Houston for the 2018 AGG1 Academy and NSSGA Annual Convention. Featuring transformative general sessions, with energizing speakers who inspire action and change. These are can't-miss events if you work in aggregates. REVIEW presents highlights of exciting industry events coming this year. 17 FEATURES 13 AGGREGATES NEWS BLASTS Learn how NSSGA has worked to keep the need for infrastructure funding in front of lawmakers as budgets and spending bills were debated. Get best practices for handling materials and see safety infographics from the National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health. Learn about the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia's ruling on the Occupational Safety and Health Administration Silica Standard. 17 AGGREGATES ASSIST IN HURRICANE RELIEF As states and territories were devastated by Hurricanes Harvey and Irma, NSSGA members provided necessary aid to help the relief efforts. 21 TRUMP REGULATORY AGENDA The Trump administration continued efforts to repeal excess regulations with the release of the Fall Regulatory Agenda. 22 WELCOME LETTER TO HOUSTON Houston Mayor Sylvester Turner welcomes attendees of the NSSGA Annual Convention and AGG1 Academy & Expo. 23 2018 AGG1 ACADEMY & EXPO The AGG1 Academy is the one place to go to learn about virtually every aspect of the aggregates industry. The practical knowledge you'll gain and proven techniques you'll learn about will enable you to manage your operation more effectively, efficiently and profitably. 47 39 2018 NSSGA ANNUAL CONVENTION This year, NSSGA focused on assembling a remarkable lineup of speakers to deliver engaging anecdotes and advice on topics of leadership and issues affecting your business. 45 2018 YOUNG LEADERS ANNUAL MEETING The 2018 YL Annual Meeting will be held April 25-28 at the Hilton La Jolla Torrey Pines in La Jolla, Calif. - situated on the beautiful Pacific coast and directly adjacent to the famed Torrey Pines golf course. 47 THERE IS A RIGHT WAY AND A WRONG WAY TO INTRODUCE YOUR QUARRY APPLICATION In today's environment of instant, easy and digital communication, opposing a development is easier than it has been in the past. It is now far easier to earn attention - positive and negative - for a development project using email, Facebook, Twitter and other social networks. DEPARTMENTS 55 On the Web: Past issues of Stone, Sand & Gravel REVIEW can be viewed online at http://review.nssga.org Contact us at nssga.org to be included on the subscription list for the digital version of Stone, Sand & Gravel REVIEW. 55 Rip & Share 58 Products & Services Guide 60 Index of Advertisers STONE, SAND & GRAVEL REVIEW, www.nssga.org 9
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