If you need additional information on this issue, please contact Patti Flesher at 847.972.9136 (office); 847.542.1236 (cell).

Inadequate Infrastructure Investment Has Economic and Environmental Impacts

The Portland Cement Association supports a study conducted by Southern Methodist University’s (SMU) Maguire Energy Institute which examines the contributions of the cement industry to U.S. economic health and the harmful effects of proposed U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) National Emissions Standards for Hazardous Air Pollutants (NESHAP) regulations.

• View news release
• View Frequently Asked Questions about the study and the impact of the proposed regulations (PDF)
• View an executive summary of study. (PDF)
• View the complete study (PDF)
  
  

On February 17, a panel discussion occurred on the findings of a study from SMU Maguire Energy Institute that addresses the economic implications of proposed Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rules on cement plant emissions. In addition, several industry groups have expressed concern on the impact of the regulations.

• Bio of Dr. Bernard Weinstein, associate director, SMU Maguire Energy Institute (PDF)
• Bio of Michael Joyce, director of legislative affairs for the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association (PDF)
  
  
• View a letter to the EPA from EmPower Consumers (PDF)
• View a letter to the EPA from the Buildings and Construction Trades Department of the American Federation of Labor (PDF)
• View a statement by the International Brotherhood of Boilermakers, Iron Ship Builders, Blacksmiths, Forgers and Helpers (PDF)

2009 PCA Sustainable Manufacturing Report Highlights Industry Achievements

For more than a decade, PCA has supported the rising demand for portland cement through environmentally and socially responsible business practices. The Association coordinated the development of a sustainable manufacturing program in 2000 and publishes annually a report on the industry’s efforts.

View the report at www.cement.org. 

Cement Plants Honored for
Energy and Environmental Performance

Annual awards program recognizes cement facilities that exemplify the spirit of continuous environmental improvement and support this spirit with action. These plants voluntarily go beyond local and government regulations to ensure that their processes and policies contributed to making their communities better places to live and work.

View the 2009 winners at www.cement.org