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Now, SMC MUD is planning more sewer rehabilitation projects to prevent further emergency services. Texas trench fatalities rise despite OSHA safety regulations (UI) — Trench collapses continue to be a leading cause of preventable worker deaths in Texas, despite existing safety regulations set by the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA). Explosion in underground PG&E vault leaves one dead in Richmond, Calif. A man was found electrocuted inside an underground PG&E utility vault in Richmond, California, last month after a series of explosions. The incident highlights the dangers associated with unauthorized access to these high-risk underground utility spaces. Inside infrastructure: Energy permitting reform legislation once again on the table The need to update and improve the arduous process of obtaining the permits needed to get critical infrastructure projects off the ground is a longtime priority among supporters of American energy, especially advocates of infrastructure transporting fossil fuels. Latest News More Infrastructure News | Midstream News | Pipeline News USIC affiliate Blood Hound launches redesigned website for underground damage prevention Atlantic City reaches settlement with EPA for stormwater management violations New Jersey American Water replaces 10,000 lead water service lines since 2021 EarthGrid, EnerTech to deploy underground infrastructure projects across US in $18 billion investment Wood to design DeLa Express gas pipeline linking Texas to Louisiana Fresno awarded $3.7 million to replace water pipes, protect drinking water Featured Articles 5 ways to extend hydro excavator life Underground Construction / August 2024 Vol. 79 No. 8 Construction season has arrived, and hydro excavators are a critical tool for unearthing utility lines without damaging them, trenching and various other applications. A high return on this machinery investment requires giving time and attention to proper care of your safe digging equipment. First look: PipeSense uses pressure waves for leak detection Underground Construction / August 2024 Vol. 79 No. 8 Pipelines, especially those that carry water, can be hundreds of miles long – so it may not always be simple to know for certain that a leak has occurred, let alone pinpoint the problem. Inside infrastructure: Energy permitting reform legislation once again on the table Underground Construction / August 2024 Vol. 79 No. 8 The need to update and improve the arduous process of obtaining the permits needed to get critical infrastructure projects off the ground is a longtime priority among supporters of American energy, especially advocates of infrastructure transporting fossil fuels. Tennessee pipeline gets initial FERC approval despite environmental concerns Underground Construction / August 2024 Vol. 79 No. 8 FERC has given a preliminary green light to East Tennessee Natural Gas to build 122 miles of 30-inch-diameter natural gas pipeline, providing about 300,000 dekatherms per day of firm natural gas transportation to the Tennessee Valley Authority’s Kingston Fossil Plant. Washington Watch: Congress stalls on pipeline safety bill as PHMSA nears key rule decisions Underground Construction / August 2024 Vol. 79 No. 8 (UI) — As Congress heads toward the end of this session, presumably in late September, the two, different bipartisan pipeline safety bills passed by two House committees appear to be going nowhere fast. Infrastructure 365More Sponsors Learn more about OBIC Equipment Volvo CE introduces two new compact excavators to North American market The EC37 and ECR40 include a new elongated undercarriage for optimum stability in almost any environment. United Rentals enhances fleet with HIPOWER EHR solar battery generators Developed by HIPOWER in collaboration with United Rentals, the EHR Solar Battery Generator is a resilient, portable energy storage. CASE Delivers Electric Backhoe Loaders to Utilities in New York CASE delivers the company's new electric backhoes to utility companies in New York. John Deere and National Grid Joint Test the Partnership’s First Electric-Powered Backhoe John Deere has announced an electric backhoe concept. Featured First LookMore Products First Look: Sharewell Introduces Gyroscopic Tool for Smaller Pipes, Bores Sharewell HDD has introduced the state-of-the-art Opti-Trac Gyro navigation system for horizontal directional drilling (HDD). Business People Companies Associations See More People Tina Faraca GTI Energy’s Board of Directors has elected Tina Faraca to serve a three-year term on the Board as an independent director. See More Companies Vermeer Corporation Vermeer opened its new, 312,000-square-foot Global Parts Distribution Center, on the grounds of its Pella, Iowa, corporate headquarters. See More Associations Plastics Pipe Institute Inc. Plastics Pipe Institute, Inc. (PPI), the major North American trade association representing the plastic pipe industry, announced its Members of the Year winners for 2022.  Featured White PapersMore Whitepapers Ultrasonic Meter Diagnostics—What Does the Future Look Like? Transform Data Complexity in the Energy Industry Digital Lifecycle Solution to Improve Productivity in Operations Training the Next Generation of HDD Operators Featured WebcastsMore Webcasts The Trenchless Toolbox – Is yours fully stocked? View On Demand The Unsung Heroes of Underground Construction View On Demand The Benefits of Clean Drilling Fluid View On Demand Know What’s Below with Digital Solutions and Mapping View On Demand When Hydro Excavation is not the Best Option – The Do's and Don’ts. View On Demand Connect with UC Sign up to Receive Our Newsletter Editor's Log Editor’s log: The road to rehab intensifies Underground Construction / July 2024 Vol. 79 No. 7 The 1970s marked a revolution in underground infrastructure with the birth of cured-in-place-pipe (CIPP) technology, allowing pipe repairs without excavation. This innovation, alongside other trenchless methods, has transformed the industry and continues to drive efficient solutions for aging infrastructure. 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