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The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) is considering action that could halt the future construction and the major renovations of buildings nationwide, and could also jeopardize funding for highway and transportation projects. EPA released an Advanced Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR) soliciting public comment on the merit of using the Clean Air Act to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from buildings and construction equipment. In response, Â鶹ÊÓƵof America, several Â鶹ÊÓƵChapters, and over 300 individual Â鶹ÊÓƵmembers submitted to EPA stating that the Clean Air Act is not the right regulatory tool for controlling greenhouse gas emissions. While EPA’s proposal is still in the preliminary drafting stage, Â鶹ÊÓƵexpects that there will be additional legislative and regulatory steps in the near future. Â鶹ÊÓƵand members of AGC’s Environmental Network Steering Committee will meet with EPA staff on this and many other important environmental issues on December 9-10. Â鶹ÊÓƵwill continue to update members throughout the rulemaking process. To obtain additional information on the ANPR, click .