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San Francisco sues former city official for permit fraud

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Authorities claim that former building commission chief Rodrigo Santos used his knowledge of the city's permitting process to aid in the filing of false and misleading applications.

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JOC Program Manager’s Duties

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Communicate with customers, consultants, regulatory agencies, and presentations at Board meetings and/or Commission hearings. Secure necessary permits which may include Conditional Use Permits, Environmental Impact Statements, and building permits. Ensure vendor/ contractor compliance with all safety and code regulations.

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OK Commission Says Workers' Comp Alternative Unconstitutional

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On Friday, the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Commission called the alternative workplace-benefit plans that some employers adopted under the law "a water mirage on the highway that disappears upon closer inspection," and ruled unanimously the law that allows employers to opt-out of state-regulated workers' comp plans.

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Sabal Trail Natural Gas Pipeline Gets Final Permits

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billion Sabal Trail natural gas pipeline now that the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission and the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers have finalized permits. Construction may start as soon as Wednesday on the $3.2-billion The project will carry natural gas 55 miles through Alabama, 196 miles through Georgia, and 214 miles into Florida.

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Atlantic Coast Pipeline costs reach $7B

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Duke Energy says permitting delays and a Federal Energy Regulatory Commission stop-work order drove estimated project costs $500 million higher.

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EEOC: Testing Workers for Covid-19

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The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) has updated a previous pronouncement it issued earlier in the pandemic. The EEOC, relying on guidance from the CDC, stated on June 17 that employers cannot require Covid-19 antibody testing before permitting employees to re-enter the workplace.…

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FERC Grants Permit to $450M Northeast Pipeline Expansion

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The Federal Energy Regulatory Commission on Jan. 25 granted a permit for Spectra Energy’s proposed Atlantic Bridge pipeline, a $450-million project set to expand natural-gas transport from the Marcellus shale region into New England and Canada.

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