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November 2013

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PG Maryland Queen Anne-based Dependable Sand and Gravel received unanimous approval from the Talbot County Planning Commission to build a 170- by 100-foot building, as well as a waiver of additional landscaping, on its 350-acre parcel in order to facilitate the addition of a recycling component to its business. According to Stardem.com, the company's recycling plan would allow clean lumber to be ground for landscaping materials and gypsum from sheetrock to be recycled into a product for agricultural use that helps to bind fertilizer to the soil. The vice chairman of the planning commission praised the company for being conscientious in its efforts. It's Dangerous Out There New York The federal government has proposed removing the 18-acre Ludlow Sand and Gravel site in Oneida County from the national Superfund list of the most hazardous waste sites. The Associated Press reports that the site was put on the list 30 years ago after state regulators found traces of PCBs in the liquid seeping from the landfill operating on the site. Cleanup of the landfill and gravel pit was completed six years ago. ALWAYS BE SAFE Whether you work off the road or over the road, Bridgestone wants you to make safety your first concern. Maintaining a safe workplace and reinforcing safety rules contributes to a more productive operation and reduces costs. If you need a better reason, it saves lives. New York Smithtown Town Board members voted to postpone the date for a public hearing on plans by West Development Partners LLC. According to Newsday, the vote tabled plans that would have set a Nov. 21 date for the hearing on its special exception requests, which involved rock crushing, sand and gravel processing, and concrete product manufacturing, among others. A supervisor said the vote was tabled due to concerns from the town planning director. LESSONS IN SAFETY There is simply nothing more important than starting your shift safely and getting your people home without harm. Pennsylvania The Maxatawny Township supervisors rejected Eastern Industries' request to rezone property for the Kutztown Quarry. According to The Reading Eagle, 36 acres at the site are zoned for agricultural preservation. The operator wanted to rezone those acres for further development. Supervisor Allen C. Leiby said the request was "out of the question" and blamed the quarry for damage to local roads. He added "it's time for the quarry to give back to the township." That's why we've produced a series of short videos that you can use in safety meetings or at shift start. Access them at bridgestoneminingsolutions .com/safety and select from a range of topics. South Carolina Coldspring, formerly known as Cold Spring Granite, is seeking a conditional-use permit to expand operations on its 210-acre site. Sctimes.com reports that the dimension stone operator wants to add a new 30-acre quarry to its operation. The new quarry would be developed in seven phases over 25 to 30 years, depending on the market. Processed granite would be used for local road construction projects. The site's quarry materials director told the newspaper that the operation is the closest quarry to the Twin Cities that contains high-quality granite for use in roads. Virginia Bridgestone Commercial Solutions For your nearest Bridgestone Authorized Dealer, visit our website www.bridgestonetrucktires.com ©2013 Bridgestone Americas Tire Operations, LLC. All Rights Reserved. Text INFO to 205-289-3782 or visit www.aggman.com/info 8 BAN120164_Equip World Fractional Ad 1 1 Untitled-59 1 Aggregates Manager November 2013 DATE 12.19.12 StateNews_AGRM1113.indd 8 CLIENT Bandag Aggregates and agriculture enjoyed a symbiotic relationship in Mount Jackson when farmer Brett Wightman was experiencing the impact of a severe drought on his crops. Nvdaily.com reports that he turned to an abandoned quarry on his property as the water source for his crops. Wightman, who serves as president of the Virginia Crop Association, noted that his corn required up to 1/4 inch of water per day, or 30,000 gallons per week. The water in the abandoned quarry served his irrigation needs. 12/19/12 2:19 PM 6/13/13 8:55 AM JOB # BAN120164 INITIALS CD Rob P. DATE 10/18/13 12:52 PM

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