NWRA has joined a broad coalition calling for passage of a transportation bill to address the nation’s infrastructure deficit.

Waste360 Staff, Staff

October 3, 2019

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NWRA Urges Senate to Pass Legislation to Fund Infrastructure Deficit

The National Waste & Recycling Association (NWRA), a member of Infrastructure Working Group (IWG), joined with a broad collection of associations in a letter to Senate leaders urging passage of the America’s Transportation and Infrastructure Act.

“NWRA is proud to support the Infrastructure Working Group and its call for passage of a long-term solution to our infrastructure needs. I believe a robust investment in our infrastructure will make our roads and bridges safer, reduce transportation costs and make us more competitive globally,” said Darrell Smith, NWRA president and CEO, in a statement.

The IWG has called for a federal infrastructure package that accomplishes six key principles:

  • Significantly increase direct federal investments in infrastructure.

  • Fix chronic challenges and address reoccurring shortages in key federal infrastructure accounts such as the Highway Trust Fund.

  • Complement and strengthen existing tools, such as municipal bonds, that successfully deliver infrastructure investments at the federal, state and local levels.

  • Facilitate opportunities for private investment in U.S. infrastructure.

  • Create efficiencies such as accelerating the federal permitting process, while continuing to provide environmental protections.

  • Encourage active participation among all levels of government and between public and private sectors without shifting federal responsibilities because no single partner can deliver a well-functioning, national U.S. infrastructure network driven by a long-term vision and funding stability.

A copy of the letter can be found here.

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