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It is Settled. The Wind Blows in Prattsburgh.

Green Building Law Update

In March 2009, Ecogen was advised in writing by the Prattsburgh Code Enforcement Officer that “no building permit [could] be required by the Town for [petitioners’ proposed wind energy project]” as “[t]here are no Town laws or ordinances which prevent [petitioners] from proceeding with construction.” 12/27/2013).

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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

It accounted for 8,241 of the 42,502 infractions in 2013. Bricklaying from scaffolds requires employees to follow the scaffold regulations; this was the third most common violation in 2013. On roofs 50 feet or less wide, a safety monitoring system alone is permitted. Top 10 OSHA Violations Examined.

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#1 Fall Protection: Examining Top OSHA Violations of 2013

Safety Services Company

It accounted for 8,241 of the 42,502 infractions in 2013. Bricklaying from scaffolds requires employees to follow the scaffold regulations; this was the third most common violation in 2013. On roofs 50 feet or less wide, a safety monitoring system alone is permitted.

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Washington State Contractors - Time To Get 2013 Resale Certificate

Contractor Bookkeeping

Contractors Should Use Reseller Permits When Buying Items For Resale. Some Permits - May be automatically issued or renewed. enter the world of Easy Accounting. Emergency Accounting - If you have emergency accounting, bookkeeping or quarterly tax issues call Sharie at 206-361-3950. Who is the customer?

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LEAN OpenJOC(TM) Job Order Contracting for Sustainable Facilities Repair, Renovation, and Minor New Construction

Job Order Contracting

The primary advantage of JOC has historically been is the flexibility permitted in ordered quantities and delivery scheduling. A public agency can place orders with one or more contractors when the actual need appears and received on-demand services from a vetted service provider. General Accounting Office (GAO), May 1979.

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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

But calculatedly, the Maryland Portfolio Standard does not take into account that more than one third of electricity in the State is generated from nuclear power, the ultimate (but controversial) renewable energy source that produces virtually no greenhouse gas emissions.

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Maryland Vetoes Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard Increase

Green Building Law Update

But calculatedly, the Maryland Portfolio Standard does not take into account that more than one third of electricity in the State is generated from nuclear power, the ultimate (but controversial) renewable energy source. Maryland first adopted a Renewable Energy Portfolio Standard in 2004 and has subsequently increased it.

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