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Louisiana Economic Development Wins Deal of the Year: Bronze Award

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Louisiana has the most extensive network of pipelines in the nation, and offers unmatched supply-chain access to domestic markets via railroads and barges. Formosa made good on that pledge by filing administratively complete environmental permits with the state within a month of the project announcement. Bobby Jindal.

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7 Best Hard Hat Suspension to Protect Your Head

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2014, Type 1, Class E, G, and C standards., This cap also permits accessories such as earmuffs or other customized preferences. 1-2014 requirements for type 1 Class G & C, or C. 2014 (Class G) Compliant. Swing ratchet suspensions utilize a reversible ratchet to permit you to self-adjust your hat’s fit.

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Cover Story: 2014 Business Facilities – Metro And Global Rankings

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From the July/August 2014 issue. To read about the 2014 state rankings, visit this link.). Spokane’s Small Business Council is committed to working with area municipalities to streamline the permitting process for expansions or relocations to the region. By Business Facilities Staff. Austin, TX: On Top, Still Rising.

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Industry Focus: Logistics – Going With The Flow

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From the March/April 2014 issue. In comparison, railroads are in a much better position regarding infrastructure, equipment and personnel. Three Class I railroads (Norfolk Southern, Canadian Northern and the CSX) serve Decatur and are directly interconnected through a privately owned intermodal ramp as part of the Midwest Inland Port.

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Feature Story: Shovel-Ready Sites – Fired Up, Ready To Go

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From the May/June 2014 issue. as of May 2014). Developed in cooperation with Greater Spokane Incorporated (GSI), the City of Spokane Site Certification program allows for property owners to have their property deemed shovel-ready and speed the process for permit application on their site. By Jenny Vickers. Across the U.S.,

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Battle of Bayonne

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At 1,675 feet, the arch was more than twice as long as the previous record-holder, the Hell Gate Railroad Bridge in New York City. The coalition has engaged the services of an environmental law firm to flag any procedural violations in the fast-tracked permitting.

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FEATURE STORY: Racing To Be Ready – U.S. Ports Prepare for Post Panamax Era

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The Port currently has service by two Class I railroads, Norfolk Southern and CSX—both offer double-stack service to critical manufacturing and population centers. Rendering of the Bayonne Bridge, as it will look after it is raised to permit passage of Post-Panamax container vessels. THE BAYONNE BRIDGE IS RISING. Photo: NJ.com.).