Regulatory
Utah signs federal permitting deal to speed infrastructure projects
Utah has signed a new federal-state permitting agreement aimed at accelerating infrastructure and energy projects through coordinated environmental reviews and streamlined approvals.
Federal review advances Mojave groundwater bank project
Federal review work is advancing on the proposed Mojave Groundwater Bank project in Southern California, which includes groundwater storage and pipeline infrastructure intended to strengthen long-term water supply reliability across the Southwest.
EPA proposes rollback of several PFAS drinking water rules
The EPA is proposing to rescind several PFAS drinking water regulations tied to GenX chemicals and other compounds while reconsidering future federal standards.
FERC targets faster gas pipeline, LNG permit approvals
FERC proposed sweeping reforms to streamline permitting for natural gas pipeline infrastructure, potentially speeding approvals for pipeline, LNG and energy upgrade projects.
PHMSA opens $22 million in pipeline, hazmat safety grants
PHMSA has announced more than $22 million in grant funding to support pipeline safety, hazardous materials response training and infrastructure safety programs nationwide.
Industry coalition targets EPA veto authority over infrastructure permits
A new industry coalition is urging the Trump administration to limit EPA veto authority tied to federally permitted energy and infrastructure projects.
Water utilities back EPA move to revise PFAS drinking water requirements
Major water utility groups are backing EPA proposals that would extend PFAS drinking water compliance deadlines, saying utilities need more time to plan and implement treatment infrastructure upgrades.
Court halts some Line 5 construction tied to waterway permits
A Wisconsin judge has halted portions of Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute project tied to several waterway crossings, while allowing most construction on the controversial pipeline relocation to continue.
Senate passes PIPELINE Safety Act aimed at strengthening buried utility protection
The Senate has passed the bipartisan PIPELINE Safety Act, advancing new excavation damage prevention measures tied to 811 participation, GIS mapping and buried utility protection.
California renews push for Delta tunnel, statewide water infrastructure projects
California is renewing its push for the Delta tunnel and other major water infrastructure projects as debates continue over cost, environmental impacts and long-term water reliability.
Texas water pipeline project faces questions over permitting authority
Corpus Christi’s major water pipeline project is moving forward as county officials question whether the city can proceed without formal local approval. The 13-mile pipeline is designed to boost water supply capacity and help delay additional drought-related restrictions.
Green Chile pipeline wins federal approval in New Mexico
The BLM approved the Green Chile natural gas pipeline in New Mexico using an accelerated review process, advancing a 400 million cubic feet per day line tied to a proposed data center project.
PHMSA adds AMPP corrosion standards to federal pipeline safety rules
PHMSA incorporates updated AMPP corrosion standards into federal pipeline safety regulations, signaling a shift toward stricter compliance and alignment with current industry practices.
Maryland drops contractor on major bridge rebuild, raising timeline concerns
Maryland officials have dropped a contractor from the Key Bridge rebuild project over cost concerns and will seek new bids while construction work continues.
Court clears path for MVP Southgate pipeline construction in Virginia, North Carolina
A federal appeals court denied motions to halt water permits for the MVP Southgate pipeline, allowing construction to proceed while legal challenges continue.
Pipeline project advances in New Mexico, Arizona as review process begins
A proposed 234-mile natural gas pipeline across the Navajo Nation has cleared its first approval hurdle, advancing a project aimed at supplying power markets in the U.S. Southwest.
Trump EPA wants to remove restraints on infrastructure permitting
Proposed EPA changes to Clean Water Act permitting could accelerate infrastructure approvals while limiting states’ ability to block projects, setting up a new regulatory battle over pipelines, utilities and water infrastructure.
Court ruling blocks financing path for California Delta tunnel project
A California court decision has halted the state’s attempt to secure bond financing for the Delta tunnel project, adding uncertainty to the multibillion-dollar water infrastructure plan.
New guidance targets faster fiber design, permitting
New broadband guidance highlights the importance of field surveys and base mapping to reduce redesigns, avoid permit delays and accelerate fiber network deployment.
OSHA orders reinstatement after Oklahoma inspector fired over pipeline safety concerns
OSHA has ordered a pipeline inspector reinstated after finding a wrongful termination tied to safety concerns during a gas pipeline project in Oklahoma.
South Dakota pipeline project faces delays as officials warn of growing water supply risk
Officials warn delays to a proposed South Dakota pipeline could threaten long-term water supply, as the project seeks federal funding for a key feasibility study.
Texas pipeline construction filings show steady buildout across Permian, Gulf Coast
New Texas pipeline construction filings show continued buildout of gas gathering, transmission and distribution systems, with activity concentrated in the Permian Basin and Gulf Coast regions.
OSHA cites Alabama builder after fatal trench collapse
A fatal trench collapse in Alabama has led OSHA to cite a homebuilder for multiple safety violations, highlighting ongoing risks in excavation work and trench safety compliance.
647-mile Montana-Wyoming crude pipeline enters public review
Regulators have launched a public comment period for a proposed 647-mile crude oil pipeline linking Montana and Wyoming, a major project aimed at moving Canadian crude to U.S. markets.
Tribe challenges Utah groundwater and pipeline project over water rights concerns
The Indian Peaks Band has appealed federal approval of a Utah groundwater and pipeline project, arguing it threatens Tribal water rights and cultural resources.
Supreme Court lets Line 5 case proceed, keeps pipeline dispute alive
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to hear Michigan’s challenge to Enbridge’s Line 5 pipeline, allowing the long-running legal dispute to proceed in lower courts.
110-mile Mississippi gas pipeline project gets FERC draft EIS
FERC staff released a draft environmental review for the Kosciusko Junction Pipeline project in Mississippi, a major expansion involving new pipeline, compression and system upgrades.
EPA clears Oahu drinking water systems after Red Hill fuel contamination
EPA’s final report finds Oahu drinking water systems impacted by the Red Hill fuel release have met safety standards and remained free of contamination since 2022.
PCCA kicks off busy 2026 with D.C. Fly-In
The Power and Communication Contractors Association (PCCA) kicked off its 2026 agenda in Washington, D.C., pressing lawmakers on permitting reform, infrastructure funding, safety and workforce development.
Alberta CO₂ pipeline faces calls for federal review amid regulatory concerns
Indigenous and rural leaders in Alberta are calling for a federal review of the proposed $16.5-billion, 400-km Pathways Alliance CO₂ pipeline, citing safety, environmental and regulatory concerns after the province waived a full impact assessment.
- Fatal trench collapse in Mass. leads to $4.6 million OSHA penalty, dozens of violations
- OSHA investigates fatal trench collapse at Conroe construction site
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Fiber drilling strike triggers major sewer failure, lawsuits in Florida
- Fatal trench collapse in Mass. leads to $4.6 million OSHA penalty, dozens of violations
- Texas811 launches real-time excavation detection to prevent utility strikes
- Race Communications breaks ground on Bakersfield fiber network
- Final Lake Erie sewer tunnel project set to begin after decades-long $3 billion effort
- Inside Infrastructure: Utility locators warn of systemic failures in damage prevention process