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State Not County has Authority to Regulate Solar Farms

Green Building Law Update

At a time when solar panels are de riguere a recent decision by a Maryland appellate court limiting the authority of local governments to regulate the location and specifics of construction of a solar farm has broad implications far beyond this case. The Washington County Board of Zoning Appeals granted the relief requested.

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Regulatory Costs Account for 23.8% of New-Home Prices

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Housing regulations during development and construction account for $93,870 or 23.8% Such costs include applying for zoning approval, hard costs of compliance, such as fees and required studies, and fees paid by the builder after purchasing the lot. This figure is on top of the $93,870 cost due solely to regulation. Regulations.

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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

Specifically, Governor Hogan announced he was vetoing House Bill 1106 – Clean Energy Jobs – Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Revisions, as enacted in the just concluded 2016 Maryland General Assembly session. In 2016, electric suppliers must demonstrate they have accumulated RECs at a percentage of 15.9

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New Federal Floodplain Regulations Rewrite 100 Year Floodplain

Green Building Law Update

In the name of resilience, reliability and green this proposed regulation will result in significant additional first costs for affected building. The resulting flood insurance savings could be more than $1,000 a year for a building in Zone AE (for instance, in a riverine flood zone not affected by wave action) and $2,000 a year in Zone VE.

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Green Code Mandatory on April 1 For All Building in Baltimore

Green Building Law Update

The urgency in sunsetting the Baltimore City Green Building Standard was in large measure because it utilizes many of the LEED 2009 metrics, but when USGBC again delayed LEED v4 and announced projects will be able to register for LEED 2008 through October 31, 2016, the Standard’s functionality was extended through that date. ASHRAE 189.1

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

Business Facilities

From the September/October 2016 Issue. It is here that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces the import and export laws and regulations of the U.S. It is here that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces the import and export laws and regulations of the U.S. By the BF Staff. made products overseas for export.

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OSHA Top 10 Series: Fall Protection Applications and Innovative Technology

Safety Services Company

OSHA Regulations. Controlled Access Zones. Any tools, equipment or controls implemented to prevent falls should also be compliant with applicable standards and regulations for Fall Protection. American National Standard Safety Requirements for Personal Fall Arrest Systems, Subsystems and components in 2016.

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