Maine Aggregate Association

Maine Aggregate Association's 5th Annual Marlee Johnston Memorial Golf Tournament will be held at the Meadows Golf Course in Litchfield, Maine on July 19th, 2010. The tournament provides needed monies for the Marlee Fund which supports programs that provide scholarships and opportunities for young people from Fayette and nearby communities at the Kents Hill Shcool. The fund was started in loving memory of Ted Johnston and Marlene Thibodeau's daughter, Marlee, who was known for her effervescent personality, concern for others, love of learning and enthusiasm for life. Come join the fun and support a good cause.

The Maine Aggregate Association is offering an Environmental and Safety Compliance Workshop for owners and operator of gravel pits and quarries. This Workshop will be at the NAWIC Construction Expo April 14, 2010 from 1:00 to 3:00 PM and explain Maine Department of Environmental Protection regulations and performance standards for operation of gravel pits & quarries in Maine. Topics will also include discussion of:
• Air Emission Regulations for Rock Crushers, Asphalt & Concrete Bath Plants
• Blasting Standards
• Wetlands, Wildlife Habitat & Vernal Pool Protections
• Stormwater Management, and
• MSHA & Safety Compliance

Presentations are by representatives of MAA member companies experienced with gravel pit & quarry operations and regulations.

All gravel pit & quarry operators and owners are invited.

THERE IS NO COST FOR THIS WORKSHOP

To read an informative blog post from a sister aggregate association in Oregon on preparing for a MSHA inspection, click on the following link: http://lrmincmsha.blogspot.com/

LD 891 "An Act To Amend the Site Location of Development Laws To
Include Consideration of Greenhouse Gas Emissions"
Maine Aggregate Association supports efforts to encourage Energy Efficient Development, but is opposed to LD 891.
Two amended versions have been offered: one from Natural Resource Committee Senate Chair Seth Goodall and one from the DEP. MAA opposes both amendments.
As an alternative, MAA is proposing a different approach and instead require the DEP to:
• Monitor existing program effectiveness. Maine has recently adopted several new programs aimed at reductions in greenhouse gas emissions. In addition, the new Maine Uniform Building and Energy Standards go into effect in July 2010. The DEP should establish a registry of these programs, including any federal or regional initiatives, create a baseline and monitoring the effectiveness of these programs.

All members are encouraged to come to the annual meeting. We will review legislative bills that effect our industry, hear about DEP's thoughts and concerns as well as have some fun with colleagues.