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Deep Cuts Averted in Federal Water Funding, 12/21/11
House Passes ACEC-Backed Keystone Pipeline, Expensing Benefit, 12/14/11
ACEC Calls on Senate to Substantially Increase Water Infrastructure Funding, 09/28/11
ACEC Calls for Secretary Clinton to Permit the Keystone XL Pipeline, 09/21/11
Debt Ceiling Deal Brings Challenges for Engineering Industry, 08/03/11
House Cuts 2012 Funding for Army Corps and Dept. of Energy, 07/20/11
House Appropriations Panel Cuts Water Funding to 2008 Levels, 07/13/11
ACEC-Supported Water Bill Will Add $5B Annually to Water Infrastructure, 07/07/11
Senators Support Robust Funding for Clean Water, Drinking Water SRFs, 06/08/11
ACEC-Supported Offshore Drilling Bills Passed by House, 05/18/11
ACEC Roundtable Responds to Rep. Shuster on Infrastructure Funding, 05/11/11
ACEC Supports New Bill to Increase Water Project Funding, 04/27/11
Budget Deal Keeps Most Transportation Funding; Cuts Water, MILCON, 4/13/11
ACEC Defends Water Infrastructure Funding During Budget Debate, 03/09/11
Citizen Lobbyists to Bring ACEC Agenda to Capitol Hill Budget Debate, 03/02/11
Prospects for Water Infrastructure Legislation in 2011 Are Uncertain, 03/02/11
Water Infrastructure Takes a Hit, 02/16/11
Budget Backs Nuclear Energy, Cuts Clean-Up, 02/16/11
ACEC, APWA, ASCE Set Goals for New Sustainability Institute, 02/09/11
ACEC's Infrastructure Agenda Gets Boost in Obama Speech, 01/26/11
ACEC Convention Attendees to Sway Congressional Infrastructure Outcome, 01/26/11
ACEC with APWA/ASCE Launches Sustainable Infrastructure Institute, 12/16/10
Joe Scarborough Praises ACEC on Infrastructure Efforts, 10/27/10
Water and Energy to Become Front Burner Issues in New Congress, 10/27/10
End of Gulf Drilling Ban is "Huge Boost" to Economy and Member Firms, 10/13/10
Obama Administration Endorses Increased Infrastructure Investment, 10/13/10
Rep. Johnson Discusses Water Bill Prospects at ACEC Headquarters, 09/22/10
ACEC Calls for Senate to Move Forward on Renewable Energy Bill, 09/22/10
ACEC Supports Obama's $50B Initiative, but Urges Passage of Multi-Year Bills, 09/08/10
ACEC Calls for End to Deepwater Drilling Moratorium, 09/01/10
Environment and Energy Committee Examines Natural Gas, Renewables, 08/18/10
House Clears Drinking Water Bill; Includes QBS Mandate, 08/11/10
EPA Wastewater Survey Calls for $298 Billion in "Needed" Upgrades, 07/21/10
ACEC Advocates for "Context Sensitive" Solutions at House Hearing, 06/16/10
Raymond Reports to CEOs on Recent Council Successes, 06/16/10
Momentum Builds for Major Water Legislation; QBS Mandate Included, 06/02/10
Sen. Murkowski Talks Energy with ACEC and Industry Representatives, 06/02/10
Private Activity Bonds Add $6 Billion for Water; Problematic S Corp Provision, 05/26/10
ACEC Featured in Boston Globe on QBS vs. Low Cost, 05/26/10
ACEC Backs Private Activity Bond Bill to Boost Water Infrastructure, 05/12/10
ACEC Seeks Transportation Investments from Climate Change Bill, 04/22/10
'Citizen Lobbyists' Set to Promote Industry Interests at ACEC Convention, 04/22/10
ACEC Economic Recovery Agenda Front and Center at Annual Convention, 04/08/10
ACEC-Backed Measure in Water Bill Could Free Up $6 Billion for Financing, 03/25/10
Economic Recovery Agenda "Job #1" at Upcoming Annual Convention, 03/18/10
ACEC Promotes Key Water/Wastewater Legislation Up for Reauthorization, 03/11/10
ACEC Member Action Needed Now on Infrastructure Investments in Jobs Bill, 02/18/10
Obama Administration's 2011 Budget Holds Tight Line on Infrastructure Spending, 02/04/10
Focus on Economy in State of the Union Speech Provides New Openings, 01/28/10
ACEC Urges Senate to Move Beyond "Shovel Ready" in New Jobs Bill, 01/28/10
Happy New Year!, 01/07/10
House Passes Jobs Bill Including Major Investments for Infrastructure, 12/17/09
Raymond Urges Congress to go Beyond "Shovel-Ready" in New Jobs Bill, 12/10/09
Member Action Urgently Needed to Move Stalled Water Infrastructure Bill
, 11/19/09
ACEC-Supported Spending Bill Boosts Water Funding, Extends SAFETEA LU, 11/05/09
Minuteman Funds Helps ACEC/Maine Win Infrastructure Funding Victory, 11/5/09
Key House Leaders Hint at Movement on Transportation Bill at ACEC Meeting, 10/22/09
Senate Considers Big Water Funding Increase in F.Y. 2010 Spending Bill, 09/24/09
House/Senate F.Y. 2010 Spending Bills Include Big Water Funding Increase, 08/27/09
ACEC Energy and Environmental Committee Explores Renewable Energy, 08/20/09
ACEC Hosts Reps. Boozman, Mitchell at Council Headquarters, 07/30/09
Treasury Releases New Information on Stimulus Bond Programs, 07/23/09
Rep. Blumenauer Introduces New Water Trust Fund Bill in the House, 07/16/09
House Narrowly Approves Landmark Climate Change Bill, 07/02/09
ACEC-Backed National Infrastructure Development Bank Bill Introduced, 06/11/09
ACEC Emphasizes Liability Protections At House Levee Safety Hearing, 05/21/09
Corps of Engineers' Chip Smith to Detail Wetlands Permitting Issues Online, 05/21/09
Senate Committee Clears ACEC-Backed $38.5 Billion Water Bill, Expands QBS, 05/14/09
EPA Online Update Set For May 21: Inside Info On Stimulus Funding On Water, Sewer Projects, 05/14/09
Van Antwerp Stresses Core Reliance On Private Sector, 05/07/09
Convention Lobbying Effort Yields Success, 05/07/09
Convention Lobbying Effort To Promote ACEC's "Stimulus" Agenda, 04/16/09
Federal Budget Makes Room For Additional Infrastructure Funding, 04/09/09
House Approves $13.8 Billion ACEC-Backed Water Infrastructure Bill, Expands QBS, 03/12/09
ACEC/Georgia's Infrastructure And Environment Summit Focuses On Stimulus Bill, 03/12/09
Environment & Energy Committee Meeting Addresses Key Legislation, Stimulus, 03/12/09
President Releases Broad Outline Of 2010 Budget Priorities, 03/05/09
Economic Stimulus Law Includes Billions For Infrastructure; Focus On Implementation, 02/19/09
ACEC Grassroots Action Bolstering Stimulus Infrastructure Investment, 02/05/09
ACEC-Recommended Protections For Engineers Included In Levee Safety Report, 02/05/09
House Approves ACEC-Backed Stimulus Bill, Repeal Of 3% Withholding Mandate, 01/29/09
Obama Takes Presidential Oath; Targets Infrastructure, Energy, Education As Priorities, 01/22/09
Major Infrastructure Investment, Repeal Of 3 percent Withholding In Stimulus Package, 01/22/09
ACEC Advocates Environmental and Energy Agenda with New Administration, Congress, 12/18/08
States Urged To "Leave No Stone Unturned" In Requests For Obama Infrastructure Funding, 12/11/08
Levee Inspection Opportunities Available Through New National Safety Program, 11/20/08
ACEC Urges Congress To Pass Infrastructure-Based Economic Stimulus Package, 11/13/08
Nationwide Voters Strongly Support Infrastructure Initiatives, 11/13/08
Obama Win, Expanded Democrat Majorities, Spell Opportunities and Challenges, 11/06/08
Two ACEC Nominees Selected For National Committee On Levee Safety, 10/02/08
ACEC Urges Congress To Address Infrastructure Crisis In Bailout Package, 09/25/08
Senate Committee Clears ACEC-Backed $38.5 Billion Water Bill, Expands QBS, 09/18/08
ACEC Environment And Energy Meeting Targets Midwest Issues, Opportunities, 08/28/08
ACEC Calls On Senate To Embrace All Energy Options To Curb Price Rises, 07/31/08
Budget Blueprint Boosts Funding For Key Transportation, Environmental Programs. 06/12/08
ACEC Backs Private Activity Bond Bill For Water Infrastructure, 06/05/08
ACEC Conveys Concerns Over Climate Change Legislation, 06/05/08
House Approves ACEC-Supported Bill To Extend Energy Tax Provisions, 05/22/08
ACEC testimony on Clean Water Act infrastructure funding, 10/18/07
ACEC Urges Action on WRDA
Final Action On $21 Billion WRDA Delayed Until September, 08/17/07
House And Senate Energy Bills Take Different Paths, 08/17/07
House Passes $21 Billion Corps Water Projects Bill; President Threatens Veto, 08/03/07
NACWA's Kirk; New Mexico Energy Leaders Brief ACEC Environment & Energy Committee, 08/03/07
ACEC Hosts Senator Inhofe, Strong Protector Of Private Sector, 07/20/07
Energy Bills On The Move In Congress, 07/06/07
House Boosts Funding For Water, Clean-up Projects In F.Y. '08 Appropriations, 06/28/07
ACEC Opposes Anti-Contractor Amendment In $31.6 Billion House Energy and Water Bill, 06/21/07
Van Antwerp Becomes New Corps Chief, 06/14/07
House Approves ACEC-Backed WRDA Bill, 04/19/07
New ACEC/CSU Course To Prime Practitioners For Booming Sustainable Design Market, 04/05/07
ACEC Hosts Important Infrastructure And Procurement House Leaders, 03/23/07
Powerful Congressman Praises ACEC On Infrastructure Leadership, 03/23/07
WRDA Passes House Committee, 03/16/07
ACEC Scores Two Major Victories As Council-Supported Water Bills Clear House, 03/09/07
ACEC Member Action Needed On Water Infrastructure Funding Legislation—Now!, 03/01/07
ACEC Seeks Quick House Approval On Water Bill; Call For Action Issued To Members, 02/08/07
House Panel Clears $20 Billion Water Infrastructure Bill; QBS Provision Included, 02/01/07
Senior Calif. Official, Federal Agency Reps Brief Energy/Environment Committee in San Diego, 02/01/07
Energy-Related Tax Incentives, Offshore Drilling Gain Approval In Final Days Of Congress, 12/15/06
House Clears ACEC-backed Water Reuse Bill, 12/07/06
ACEC Presses Congress to Complete WRDA in 2006; Member Action Needed, 11/17/06
AASHTO/ACEC Report On Improving The Quality Of Environmental Documents Available, 11/09/06
ACEC Members Discuss Hazardous Waste Issues With EPA, 11/09/06
ACEC/PAC, ACEC/NY Back Congresswoman Kelly, Leading Water Advocate, 10/20/06
ACEC's Stewart Testifies Before House Water and Power Subcommittee, 10/13/06
ACEC Presses Congress To Act On WRDA; Member Action Needed, 09/15/06
Corps Official Outlines 2007 Budget Priorities For ACEC Member, 09/15/06
Mineta To Receive ACEC's Highest Award At Fall Conference In Charleston, 08/18/06
ACEC, Industry Reps Brief Hill Staff On Water Legislation, 08/18/06
Environment And Energy Leaders Meet In Colorado, 08/18/06
Energy Markets, Emerging Fuel Opportunities To Be Addressed At Fall Conference, 08/04/06
Senate Passes Offshore Drilling Bill; Negotiations To Begin With House, 08/04/06
ACEC Scores Big Win As Senate Approves $12 Billion Water Resources Development Act, 07/21/06
Real Cost of Sustainability The Focus Of Fall Conference Town Hall Debate, 07/21/06
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Approves Brownfields Reauthorization, 07/12/06
ACEC Supports EPA Rulemaking On Wetlands Mitigation. 07/07/06
Supreme Court Sends Wetlands Cases Back To Lower Court For More Review, 06/23/06
ACEC Targeting Anti-Contractor Language in House Spending Bills, 06/16/06
Major Spending Bills Moving in the House, 06/02/06
Environmental Committee Expands To Include Energy Issues, 03/31/06
ACEC Briefs Military, Federal Officials On QBS, Industry Environmental Priorities, 03/31/05
Rising Health Costs, Water, Transportation Top Concerns For Convention Lobbyists, 03/24/06
Contact Your State Coordinator for Participation in National Lobbying Effort
President's 2007 Budget Opens Year-long Spending Debate, 02/10/06
$37 Billion Clean Water Trust Bill Introduced, 12/16/05
Corps Gets Spending Boost; Package Includes Reductions For Energy Clean-up Programs, 11/18/05
White House Requests $17 Billion For Gulf Coast Infrastructure, 11/04/05
Member Action Needed On Legislation To Protect Katrina Contractors, 10/14/05
Supreme Court Wetlands Cases Of Interest To ACEC Members, Private Clients, 10/14/05
Congress Moves On Katrina-Related Energy, Airport Legislation, 10/7/05
Engineering’s Help Needed In Katrina Relief Effort, Corps Commander Says, 9/9/05
Hot-Selling ACEC Sustainable Development Guide To Be Distributed In China, 8/26/05
ACEC Presses Senate To Act On WRDA; Call For Action Issued To Members, 8/19/05
ACEC Briefs Oregon Congressman Blumenauer On Environmental Priorities At Portland Meeting, 8/12/05
Interior Spending Bill A Mixed Bag; ACEC Language On Competition Included, 8/5/05
Agreement Reached On New Energy Bill; ACEC-Endorsed Price Anderson Act Extended, 7/29/05
$38 Billion Water Bill Passes Senate Committee, 7/29/05
House Passes $10 Billion WRDA Bill—ACEC Reforms Included, 7/15/05
Energy Bill Clears Senate; Price Anderson Reauthorization, Energy Provisions Included, 7/1/05
Full Senate To Take Up Energy Bill; Price Anderson Reauthorization Included, 6/10/05
Senate Panel Increases Water Funding To $1.1 Billion In EPA Appropriations Bill, 6/10/05
Corps Water Funding Legislation On The Move; Includes ACEC Provisions, 5/6/05
Board of Directors Amends Strategic Plan; Water Partnerships Signed With AWWA, WEF, 4/22/05
ACEC Members Present Innovative Hazardous Waste Approaches To EPA, 4/8/05
"Hot Seller": ACEC's New Sustainable Development Guide, 3/4/05
Good News And Not So Good News In President's Proposed Budget, 2/11/05
Engineering Community Responds To Tsunami Disaster, 2/4/05

Draft Committee White Papers Archive

Brownfield Clean Up (PDF format)
DOD IDIQ Contracts (PDF format)
Firms of All Sizes (PDF format)
Hazardous Waste Certification (PDF format)
Indemnification DOD and EPA (PDF format)
Liability Reform (PDF format)
Observational Methods for Hazardous Waste Remediation (PDF format)
Performance Based Contracting (PDF format)
Risk Sharing Principles (PDF format)

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