WASHINGTON, D.C. — The American Road & Transportation Builders Association (ARTBA) and other stakeholders are urging the U. S. Supreme Court to suspend the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s (EPA’s) seemingly automatic presumption of the need for a wetlands permit on all needed infrastructure and residential improvements. The court heard arguments on Jan. 9 in Sackett v. U.S.EPA, a case that could fundamentally alter how the agency administers its permitting program.

   CHARLOTTE, N.C. — More than 20 leading U.S. and worldwide industry organizations, including U.S. government agencies, are lending their support to the 2012 World of Asphalt Show & Conference. Their participation enhances the networking and education opportunities for both attendees and exhibitors. World of Asphalt will be held March 13-15, 2012 at the Charlotte Convention Center in Charlotte, N.C.

   TALLAHASSEE, FLA. — The District 3 office of the Florida Department of Transportation (FDOT) selected HNTB Corporation to design resurfacing, restoration, and rehabilitation improvements along Interstate 10. Work will include a 6.5-mile segment in Leon County and a 5.5-mile segment in Holmes County, with designs for slope stabilization, guardrails, call boxes, and additional features to reduce animal intrusions onto the highway.

   WASHINGTON, D.C. — From its vantage point as the voice of transportation, the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials (AASHTO) offered a look at the top 10 issues that will be talked, written, or tweeted about and legislated in the year ahead.

   WASHINGTON, D.C. —No matter how you slice it, the outlook for the 2012 transportation construction market is mixed, the American Road & Transportation Builders Association's (ARTBA) senior economist said in releasing her annual economic forecast during a 90-minute webinar for Wall Street analysts and construction industry executives.