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On October 8, 2014 EPA joined with federal agencies, non-governmental organizations, and private-sector entities to form the Green Infrastructure Collaborative, a network to help communities more easily implement green infrastructure.
The Collaborative released a Statement of Support outlining commitments from members to advance coordination around green infrastructure initiatives. The Collaborative will build capacity for green infrastructure implementation by providing a platform for national stakeholders to:
- Leverage joint efforts to promote the multiple community benefits of green infrastructure;
- Build and share knowledge around emerging green infrastructure technologies and policy issues; and
- Facilitate shared inquiry into the best ways to encourage adoption of green infrastructure technologies at the local level.
Seven federal agencies have come together to support the Green Infrastructure Collaborative. These agencies signed a Federal Letter of Support (PDF) (5 pp, 248K, About PDF) committing to specific actions to promote green infrastructure. The cooperating agencies are EPA, the Department of Housing and Urban Development, the Department of Transportation, the Department of Agriculture, the Department of the Interior, the Department of Defense, and the Department of Energy.
Over the coming year, Collaborative members will work closely together to align public and private knowledge and resources to promote green infrastructure. Learn more…
Source: EPA.gov
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Lino Lakes, Minn—Underground Tools, Inc. (UTI) will be displaying its line of premium quality directional drilling pipe and HDD tooling at No-Dig 2015. UTI’s comprehensive line of HDD down-hole tooling features improved designs and includes drive chucks, starter rods, reamers, sonde housings, pilot bits, carriage chain and more.
UTI offers drill pipe for nearly every make and model of drill rig. UTI’s drill pipe is readily available, and made from top quality materials, with careful consideration given to precise threaded connections.All of UTI products are back by the industry’s most knowledgeable technical support team.
NASTT’s No-Dig Show Booth #832
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Ultimate Crew will receive one year use of a Vermeer horizontal directional drill
PELLA, Iowa — Vermeer Corporation is looking for the Ultimate Crew and seeking entries from horizontal directional drill (HDD) contractors and th
eir crews from across the country. The Ultimate Crew will win the use of a new Vermeer D24x40 Series II Navigator® drill for 12 months and be featured in future Vermeer marketing efforts.
During 2013, Vermeer launched the Ultimate Operator campaign to celebrate HDD drill operators, recognize their impact on the world and identify the ultimate HDD operator. Derrick Pursley was crowned the Ultimate Operator out of more than 100 HDD operators nominated for the award. Now Vermeer wants to showcase the importance of the entire HDD crew through the Ultimate Crew campaign.
“During the Ultimate Operator campaign, drill operators made one thing clear — they could not do their job or be successful without a great crew,” says Jon Kuyers, senior global product manager, Underground for Vermeer. “Vermeer wants to showcase the importance of an entire drilling crew rather than just one individual. Therefore, Vermeer is launching the Ultimate Crew campaign in 2015 to identify the best directional drill crews across the United States and Canada.”
How the campaign will work:
Interested individuals — contractors,, company owners or the crew themselves — can enter a crew for the award by visiting NavigatorNation.com and in 350 words or less sharing why the crew is the Ultimate Crew. Entries are due by April 30, 2015. An independent panel of judges will review the entries and select a group of eight finalists.
The eight finalists will participate in a video interview. The video will profile the crew in action and show the personal side of the crew members talking about why they enjoy their work and how the team works together.
The videos will be posted to NavigatorNation.com where industry peers will vote for their favorite video/crew. The four crews with the most votes will be invited to participate in the Underground Showdown HDD skills competition in the Vermeer booth at the International Construction & Utility Equipment Exposition (ICUEE) held in Louisville, Kentucky in October. The crew with the best/most accurate performance in a carefully designed course by Vermeer will be named the Ultimate Crew.
After the Ultimate Crew has been selected at ICUEE, they will be the reigning champions highlighted in Vermeer advertising running in key underground publications and participate in a “Behind the Job” Web series. Each episode will focus on the challenges faced on HDD jobsites and focus on the operator and the crew and how they work together to complete a job; as well as how they are using technology to succeed and stay productive. The Web series will be hosted on NavigatorNation.com and YouTube.
Complete campaign rules and key dates for the campaign can be viewed at NavigatorNation.com.
NO PURCHASE OR PAYMENT OF ANY KIND IS NECESSARY TO ENTER OR WIN. Contest subject in all respects to the complete Official Rules available online at NavigatorNation.com. Contest is open to legal residents of any of the United States and the District of Columbia and Puerto Rico, and Canada (except Quebec) who are at least 21 years of age at the time of entry. Contest entry period begins at 12:00 a.m. Central Time (CT) on 1/5/2015 and ends at 11:59 p.m. on 4/30/2015. Void in Quebec and where prohibited. Sponsor: Vermeer Manufacturing Company, 1210 East Vermeer Road, Pella, IA 50219.
Vermeer, the Vermeer logo, Equipped to Do More and Navigator are trademarks of Vermeer Manufacturing Company in the U.S. and/or other countries.
© 2015 Vermeer Corporation
All Rights Reserved.
Please send all reader inquiries to:
Vermeer Corporation
P.O. Box 200
Pella, Iowa 50219
salesinfo@vermeer.com
+1-641-628-3141
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Q5 Series Broadens Access to GPR Technology
MATAWAN, N.J. (Jan. 19, 2015) – US Radar Inc., a leading manufacturer of subsurface imaging systems, has begun production of its Q5 Series, a new line of ground-penetrating radar systems that deliver US Radar’s signature SmartGain™ digital clarity at a list price that’s just a little over half the cost of most competitive units.
“The US Radar Q5 units are going to give contractors and municipalities that never considered buying their own radar unit the chance to put ground-penetrating radar to work in their public works, environmental and utility locating efforts,” said Ron LaBarca, president, US Radar Inc.
Even the most basic, entry-level US Radar Q5 incorporates SmartStack™, a unique algorithm that takes advantage of spare processing power to improve image quality and increase depth of penetration, especially in soils that tend to dissipate electrical energy. StreetSmart™ onboard processing, also standard, eliminates the need for post-processing of information so the operator can see and evaluate data in real time rather than go back to the office.
“The cost of entry for the basic Q5 makes it worthwhile for anyone who’s been thinking about locating to give it a try. Yet, this workhorse delivers the most powerful GPR on the market for locating utilities up to 15 feet deep,” LaBarca said.
Users can build on base unit
The basic Q5 operates at a frequency range of 300 to 1300 MHz. It comes standard with a 1.9 GHz multi-core Intel Atom processor and 10.4-inch daylight-readable LED color display. A single battery powers the unit. “Users can add capability both through hardware and software upgrades to build the base model into a top-shelf GPR unit,” LaBarca said. He noted that, like other US Radar GPR units, a two-year warranty on parts and labor is standard, along with complimentary telephone and email technical support.
Although the Q5 Series units can be used for most GPR applications, LaBarca said he expects the primary applications will be utility locating, infrastructure and natural gas. These new US Radar models add to the lineup that already includes the Quantum Imager™, the world’s first triple-frequency GPR device and the choice of industry professionals.
About US Radar
US Radar is a leading manufacturer and distributor of surface-penetrating radar, also known as ground-penetrating radar, systems. The company’s Seeker SPR technology was first developed in the 1980s to locate plastic landmines. US Radar was formed in 1994 to adapt the military-grade GPR technology for commercial applications. Today, US Radar products are used in utility and structural applications, environmental and geophysical applications, archeological and humanitarian applications, and law enforcement. US Radar does its own software, hardware and equipment engineering and manufacturing. The company also is known for its field responsiveness. US Radar is based in Matawan, N.J. For more information, please visit www.USRadar.com.
SmartGain, SmartStack, StreetSmart and Quantum Imager are trademarks of US Radar Inc.
PHOTO:The new Q5 Series subsurface imaging systems from US Radar deliver the company’s signature SmartGain™ digital clarity at a list price that’s just a little over half the cost of most competitive units.
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The Safe Drinking Water Act (SDWA) is the main federal law that ensures the quality of Americans’ drinking water. Under SDWA, EPA sets standards for drinking water quality and oversees the states, localities, and water suppliers who implement those standards.
SDWA was originally passed by Congress in 1974 to protect public health by regulating the nation’s public drinking water supply. The law was amended in 1986 and 1996 and requires many actions to protect drinking water and its sources: rivers, lakes, reservoirs, springs, and ground water wells. Learn more here.
Source: EPA.gov
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TT Technologies’ complete lines of trenchless pipe ramming, Pipebursting® and horizontal 
boring equipment will be on display at NASTT’s No-Dig Show. Attendees of the show can visit TT Technologies at Booth #401.
TT Technologies offers 16 models of the Grundoram pipe ramming tools for trenchless casing installations from 4 to 122 inches in diameter, with diameters up to 147 inches and larger possible. TT Technologies recently expanded its large diameter inventory to now cover direct connections to 108-inch and 120-inch steel pipe, the most extensive ram gear inventory available, in-stock, for rent or purchase.
The Grundoburst static Pipebursting® system utilizes a specially designed bladed cutter head to make replacing ductile iron and steel pipe possible. Grundocrack pneumatic Pipebursting® tools range in size from 5 inches to 32 inches in diameter. Pneumatic Grundocrack systems replace pipes from 4 to 54 inches in diameter.
The Grundomat horizontal boring tool from TT Technologies is ideal for water and sewer service and lateral installations. Sixteen models, from 1 3/4 inches to 7 inches in diameter, are available for horizontal boring distances from 50 feet to 150 feet.
TT Technologies also offers a wide range of horizontal boring, pipe ramming and Pipebursting® (pneumatic and static) accessories, as well as a wide range of Pipebursting® expanders, constant tension winches and bentonite lubrication systems.
TT Technologies is a Platinum Sponsor of NASTT’s 2015 No-Dig Show. Learn more by visiting their website.
