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Editor's log.
Oct 01, 2009; ... It's no surprise that utilities in new subdivisions typically are placed underground. But what's really encouraging is that a growing number of cities and states are suggesting or, in some cases, actually stipulating that older lines should be moved underground when feasible. ...
New England communities face actions to improve storm sewer pollution.(NEWSline: Latest Industry Developments)
Oct 01, 2009 ... As part of a new integrated effort to combat illegal sewage connections that can lead to significant water pollution in New England's waters, EPA recently flied complaints against one New Hampshire and eight Massachusetts communities for failing to meet permit requirements designed to ...
Texas to map broadband availability, prioritize federal stimulus funding.(NEWSline: Latest Industry Developments)
Oct 01, 2009 ... Texas Agriculture Commissioner Todd Staples announced a partnership between the Texas Department of Agriculture and Connected Nation, a national nonprofit, to create a broadband initiative called Connected Texas and to develop a detailed broadband inventory map to better position Texas for ...
Call for papers for Plastic Pipes 2010.(NEWSline: Latest Industry Developments)
Oct 01, 2009 ... The Plastic Pipes Conference Association is now accepting abstracts for its Plastic Pipes XV Conference that will be held on Sept. 20-22, 2010 in Vancouver, BC, Canada. The deadline for abstract submission is Oct. 31, 2009. The conference will feature more than 100 presentations ...
GCTA scholarships awarded.(NEWSline: Latest Industry Developments)
Oct 01, 2009 ... The Gulf Coast Trenchless Association (GCTA) recognized the recipients of its college scholarships Aug. 12 at its monthly meeting. The association awarded $12,000 in scholarships to 12 students. [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] The students were: Jason Ozment, son of Andy ...