![]() It's summer and construction season is here, which means high electricity bills from crushing, screening, washing and other mining activities. It’s also a good time to think about the benefits of solar for mining companies exploring ways to trim costs or become more sustainable. That’s why the IAAP’s Sustainability Committee wants to help educate member companies about the benefits of solar energy. Energy is a major expense for mining. Converting the sun’s bountiful energy is a great opportunity. Follow the link below and learn the key factors mining companies and other industries should think about when considering to install solar. BENEFITS OF SUSTAINABLE SOLAR ENERGY We began this endeavor during the IAAP convention in March where member companies like Thelen Sand & Gravel and Tuscola Stone explained how they are taking advantage of solar energy production on their mine sites. (Download the presentation) And member companies Tick Tock Energy and Borrego Solar Systems can help you utilize solar energy on your properties. The U.S. EPA has released its proposed Multi-Sector General Permit for stormwater discharges. It is very likely to affect the Illinois General Industrial Storm Water (ILR00) Permits that apply to crushers and perhaps CCDD sites. The current Illinois EPA General Storm Water (ILR00) Permit is modeled after this federal permit. The proposed changes, if authorized, are VERY likely to find their way to the Illinois EPA General Industrial Storm Water (ILR00) Permit at its next renewal in 2022.
Read more about this issue HERE. This week, the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity released guidance for essential and non-essential businesses as a result of the new Stay-at-Home order signed by Gov. Pritzker and effective May 1st. Read the guidance using the link below.
Essential Businesses & Operations Frequently Asked Questions This document, other COVID-19 resources, and small business guidance issued by the State of Illinois may be found at this website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/Pages/default.aspx Hanson Receives Innovative Safety Award
New Stay-at-Home Order Thelen S&G Receives First Sustainability Award and much more ~ read it HERE Please see the IL Tollway’s Construction Bulletin No. 20-01 concerning alternate material delivery ticket procedures HERE. This bulletin provides temporary guidelines for alternate acceptance procedures of material delivery tickets and applies to all Illinois Tollway contracts. Due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, the Tollway will allow for the electronic submittal of material delivery tickets. The Tollway is not requiring but encouraging measures that reduce contact between individuals, which includes e-Ticketing. The temporary procedures may be used for the realtime, electronic transmittal and acceptance of delivery tickets, weight tickets, bills of lading, and other required documentation in lieu of traditional paper tickets. The bulletin is also available on the Tollway website here.
Last week Governor Pritzker announced that he will be extending the stay at home executive order with modifications. A draft of the new executive order which will take effect May 1st and be effective for 30 days is HERE. Note that the new executive order maintains the exemptions for the entire mining and construction industry as essential businesses. However, the executive order includes new requirements for essential businesses, including that they provide face coverings to all employees not able to maintain six-feet of social distancing. While our industry is allowed to continue operations, it is absolutely critical that we adhere to social distancing and other safety guidelines. See the IAAP website https://www.iaap-aggregates.org/covid-19-resources.html for the latest industry guidance and best practices.
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