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When the commission structure is completely rearrange in the middle of Q4

On January 14, 2025, the U.S. Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published a Final Rule terminating a longstanding manufactured products waiver as part of the agency’s continued implementation of the 2021 Infrastructure Act’s Build America, Buy America (BABA) provisions. The waiver, originally established in 1983, limited application of the FHWA’s Buy America requirements to only iron and steel products, while permitting recipients of FHWA financial assistance to turn to foreign sources for more complex products. However, in accordance with the BABA’s express direction for agencies to review and reconsider waivers of general applicability such as the manufactured products waiver, the FHWA has rescinded that waiver as part of growing trend. Read more by Crowell's Adelicia Cliffe and Liam O'Reilly:

Budget update - increase on stamp duty land tax surcharge on second properties

FERC Passes New Transmissions Rules: On November 21, FERC issued a new version of its sweeping transmission rule to allow for stronger state participation in power line mapping. The revised order passed on a bipartisan vote, replacing a more controversial version of the rule adopted in a split vote by the commission in May. The rule requires transmission providers to consider a wide range of economic and reliability benefits when deciding what transmission projects to build.

#FundsAllocation Under section 22 (2) of the URF Act 2008, allocations from the Fund to the designated agencies are based among other factors, on the conditions of the public roads, maintenance requirements, the length of the road network and the relevant volume of traffic. ⏬Find out what your area received for Q4 FY 2023/24 road maintenance.https://https://lnkd.in/dGSY2xhS #RoadMaintenanceug

RM21-17-000, released yesterday, is some light reading for this week. Updates to permitting and siting requirements may become a reality with this development. #permitting #regulatory #power #transmissionlines #culturalheritage #culturalresourcemanagement #environmentalpermitting #FERC https://lnkd.in/eBYgQP96

We are thrilled to announce the launch of our groundbreaking LSLR Calculator tool, designed to assist local officials and communities in navigating the complexities of funding lead service line replacements. Our LSLR Calculator provides instant insights into available funding under the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law (BIL) and helps demystify the financial uncertainties that local officials face. Key Highlights: Instant Estimates: After answering a few questions about your community’s needs, receive immediate estimates for traditional and CBP3 model replacement costs. Funding Insights: Understand your federal funding allocations, coverage for lead service lines, required loans, available grants, and potential funding gaps. Comprehensive Reports: Get detailed analyses, proposed schedules, annual costs, funding gaps, and debt service information to optimize your LSL replacement program. Access the LSLR Calculator now and take a significant step towards a lead-free future: https://lnkd.in/ef6DnAdy. Join us in making safe, lead-free water a reality for every community! #SafeWater #CommunityHealth #InfrastructureInnovation #LeadFreeFuture #BIL #LSLR #Gettheleadout

Bill Alert! US Senate Bill S 4040 - RIDE Act Status: Bill Introduced Full Details: https://lnkd.in/epRE2ASB The RIDE Act, also known as Bill 118 s 4040, is a piece of legislation currently being considered by the US Congress. The main goal of this bill is to improve transportation infrastructure and safety across the country. One of the key provisions of the RIDE Act is the allocation of funding for the repair and maintenance of roads, bridges, and highways. This funding would help address the deteriorating state of many of the nation's transportatio...

What specific events are covered under force majeure? How do catch-all provisions impact lease protection? Get answers to these questions and more with our HELG paper on Force Majeure Clause and its effects: https://hubs.la/Q02r8gpq0 #HELG #ForceMajeure

Less than a week before President Biden left office, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s Federal Highway Administration (FHWA) published a final rule updating its Buy America rules to rescind FHWA’s long-standing waiver of Buy America restrictions for “manufactured products” used in federal-aid highway projects. The rule now faces uncertainty under President Trump, who took office on January 20, 2025, and issued a “regulatory freeze” for rules published by the Biden Administration that have not yet taken effect. While the Trump Administration has indicated it might strengthen Buy America requirements, it remains to be seen whether it will modify or delay the final FHWA rule. Kevin Maynard Chris Weld Benjamin Phillips https://lnkd.in/e6CvQtF9 #BuyAmerica #BABA #FHWA #GovCon #InternationalTrade