Owens Corning and DOE energy saver materials in Spanish

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Owens Corning and the Dept of Energy have released in Spanish their Energy Savers booklet and Quick Tips with energy-efficiency tips. The Energy Savers is a cost-effective way for Owens Corning to market its products to the Hispanic community. On the other hand, the palm-sized Quick Tips would be an excellent bag stuffer for retailers or bill stuffer for utilities. Companies that plan to join Energy Savers only have to establish a hyperlink to the program.

Flat Glass Manufacturing, Window & Cast Flat Glass, Flat glass

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DOT ruling for transporting hazardous materials takes effect

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The Transportation Dept's Research Programs and Special Programs Administration extended the application of hazardous materials regulations to intrastate transport in its final rule, HM-200, on Jan 8, 1997. Exceptions to the rule covering propane gas were allowed until Jul 1, 2000. After July 1, 2000, only vehicles that comply with the specifications set forth by MC-330, MC-331 or DOT-51 may be used in the interstate or intrastate commerce of propane gas.

Hazardous Material Regulation, Regulation and Administration of Transportation Programs, Hazardous substances, Industry regulations

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Suppliers donate materials and labor for Habitat for Humanity's Jimmy Carter Work Project

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Alcoa Building Products joined several other suppliers in donating building materials and labor to Habitat for Humanity International for its 1998 Jimmy Carter Work Project in Houston, TX. The project involved the building of 100 houses in Houston, the largest project ever for Habitat since its creation in 1984. Alcoa contributed vinyl siding for 15 homes, shutters and accessories for 20 homes and even taught volunteers to install the siding.

Asphalt Paving, Roofing, and Saturated Materials Manufacturing, Paving & Roofing Materials, Building materials

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