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Maine Gas Utility Will Be Fined $50K for Safety Problems

Maine regulators are going to fine a gas utility $50,000 for failures to meet safety requirements. The company, Maine Natural Gas of Brunswick, is a subsidiary of Avangrid, which also owns Central Maine Power. Maine Natural Gas delivers pipeline gas …

New Electronic System Could Increase Costs for Vermont Car Inspections

The costs of motor vehicle safety inspections could go up in Vermont as inspection stations start using a new electronic system. The safety requirements for vehicles will remain the same, but it’s thought some mechanics will raise their fees to …

Insurance, Security Requirements Sink Louisiana Family’s July 4 Boat Parade

The family who organizes and sponsors the popular False River Fourth of July Boat Parade in Louisiana’s Pointe Coupee Parish says it is calling it quits. The reason, family members say, is new pressure from the state to obtain liability …

Industry Pushing Back in Texas Against Fertilizer Plant Safety Requirements

The state fire marshal wants 46 facilities that store ammonium nitrate in Texas to make safety improvements following the deadly West fertilizer plant explosion last year. State Fire Marshal Chris Connealy proposed new building requirements ahead of the anniversary of …