EPA revises standards for states affected by foreign pollution
The move could lower air regulations in states with high levels of pollution.
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HUD, DOI create joint task force to identify underutilized federal land for affordable housing development
The Joint Task Force on Federal Land for Housing will lead the combined agencies' efforts to determine where housing needs are most pressing.
Riding the rails will continue for people and freight – contracting opportunities abound… but changes could be looming
Billions will be spent as railroad projects are launched throughout the country over the next several years.
DOI invests $514 million in western water storage, conveyance projects
This funding will support dam expansion and water conveyance initiatives in Colorado, California, Idaho and Washington.
$179 million to go to water recycling projects in western states
Funds to flow to four projects in Utah and California to increase availability of water sources in drought-prone regions
$51 million available for aquatic ecosystems across the western U.S.
Projects are expected to benefit health of fisheries, wildlife and aquatic habitats, improving both fish passage and water quality
