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State Not County has Authority to Regulate Solar Farms

Green Building Law Update

Perennial Solar, LLC filed an application for a zoning special exception and variance to construct a solar panel farm in Washington County, Maryland. The Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals granted the relief requested. Perennial Solar, LLC , No.

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#10 Machine Guarding: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

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It is a broad enough topic that it netted 2,704 violations in 2013, good enough to round out the top 10 list. Guards must conform to appropriate standards and prevent the operator from having his body in the danger zone during operation. Electrical, Wiring (1910.305) – November 20. Electrical, General (1910.303) – January 8.

OSHA 61
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FEATURE STORY: 2013 Economic Development Awards

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the March/April 2013 issue. And now, without further ado, here are the winners of our 2013 Economic Development Awards. The overall BR&E program brings together representatives of the City, the County, Lincoln Electric System, Black Hills Energy and the State of Nebraska. By Business Facilities Staff.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – State Rankings

Buisness Facilities Contributed Content

From the July/August 2013 issue . In this year’s report, we expanded our established alternative energy categories to include rankings for natural gas production, nuclear energy, industrial electricity rates and lowest CO 2 emissions. So, without further ado, here is Business Facilities’ 2013 Rankings Report.

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#10 Machine Guarding: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

It is a broad enough topic that it netted 2,704 violations in 2013, good enough to round out the top 10 list. Guards must conform to appropriate standards and prevent the operator from having his body in the danger zone during operation. Electrical, Wiring (1910.305) – November 20. Electrical, General (1910.303) – January 8.

OSHA 48
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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

vetoed an increase in the State’s Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard that would have resulted in higher electricity prices across the State. The legislation has been characterized as a “tax increase” to be levied upon every electricity ratepayer in Maryland. of their total electric supply into Maryland.

Maryland 149
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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

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It accounted for 8,241 of the 42,502 infractions in 2013. When reaching more than 10 inches below the working surface, a controlled access zone is no longer sufficient. Bricklaying from scaffolds requires employees to follow the scaffold regulations; this was the third most common violation in 2013.

OSHA 55