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Pentagon eases leasing standards established in 9/11 aftermath

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The Pentagon has eliminated the stringent real estate leasing standards it put into place following the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks, reverting back to a version widely used by federal civilian agencies. The change eases requirements such as building setbacks and blast-resistant construction. read more. read more.

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Maryland Adopts 42 New Environmental Laws in 2021

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Maryland has been described as having more pages of environmental statutes and regulations on a per capita basis than any other state. Senate Bill 674 / House Bill 1207 make several changes to the Commission on Environmental Justice and Sustainable Communities, which was established by executive order in 2001 and codified in 2003.

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Ports And FTZs: Enter With Less Risk

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It is here that Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforces the import and export laws and regulations of the U.S. Its location is close to Interstate 10 and 150 miles east of the Port of Houston, providing options for businesses to lease and leases of port property for commercial and barge fleeting purposes.

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Rhode Island Incentives and Workforce Development Guide

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Income Apportionment – Regulated Investment Companies & Securities Brokerage: Income of Regulated Investment Companies and Securities Brokerage Services may be apportioned to Rhode Island using a one-factor formula based on the ratio of gross sales to Rhode Island residents to gross sales everywhere.

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COVER STORY: 2013 Business Facilities Rankings Report – Metro And Global Rankings

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During construction of the new riverfront complex, IBM will be temporarily lease space at the Essen Centre office complex in Baton Rouge. After China’s entry into the World Trade Organization (WTO) in 2001, the development of the automobile market further accelerated. NOLA, MEMPHIS ARE LOGISTICS LEADERS.

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LOCATION FOCUS: California Dreamin’ – A Rebound Fueled By New Energy

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Updated May 9, 2001. The federal Bureau of Land Management, which has subsurface mineral rights for much of the Monterey shale field, in December sold about 15 leases for thousands of acres of potential shale development in California. Source: Energy Information Administration based on data from various studies. Last year, CA Gov.

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Cover Story: New Energy Powers Growth

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The developer, Houston-based Clean Line Energy, is awaiting approval from regulators in Iowa and Illinois before going ahead with the direct current line. E15 is a blend of 15 percent ethanol and can be used in all vehicles manufactured in 2001 or after. These three new projects amount to over $1.25 billion in project investment.